Keith Kountz / Athletic Media Relations

1. USC (1-0)
Last Week: Bye
This Week: at Nebraska (2-0)
The Trojans̢۪ first contest against Idaho was not a very convincing victory. Look for the Cornhuskers to give USC its first true test of the season.

2. LSU (2-0)
Last Week: Won 48-7 over Virginia Tech
This Week: Middle Tennessee State (0-2)
Coach Les Miles̢۪ team is making a strong case for the No. 1 vote in the country. Look for the Tigers to continue their domination this weekend.

3. West Virginia (2-0)
Last Week: Won 48-23 over Marshall
This Week: at Maryland (2-0)
Quarterback Pat White showed that his arm is just as lethal as his ability to scramble. The junior completed 72 percent of his passes for 149 yards and 2 touchdowns.

4. Texas (2-0)
Last Week: Won 34-19 over TCU
This Week: at UCF (1-0)
Running back Jamaal Charles continued to fuel the Texas offense with 134 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.

5. Oklahoma (2-0)
Last Week: Won 51-13 over Miami (FL)
This Week: Utah State (0-2)
Oklahoma freshman quarterback Sam Bradford threw for 5 touchdowns and 205 yards passing with no interceptions. Look for the Sooners to keep on rolling past an inferior Utah State team.

6. Florida (2-0)
Last Week: Won 59-31 over Troy
This Week: Tennessee (1-1)
Sophomore quarterback Tim Tebow continues to impress for the Gators. He threw for 3 touchdowns, 237 yards and ran for 2 more scores.

7. Wisconsin (2-0)
Last Week: Won 20-13 over UNLV
This Week: Citadel (2-0)
The Badgers clinched their victory over UNLV in the final two minutes. The Badgers held the Running Rebels to just 48 yards rushing.

8. California (2-0)
Last Week: Won 34-28 over Colorado State
This Week: Louisiana Tech (1-1)
The Golden Bears scored 17 unanswered points to start the second half. The defense is still a question mark though as they let the Rams stay in the game for all four quarters.

9. Louisville (2-0)
Last Week: Won 58-42 over Middle Tennessee State
This Week: at Kentucky (2-0)
The Cardinals edged out MTS in a shootout that went back-and-forth for four quarters. Louisville̢۪s defense will need to step up this week against a hot Kentucky squad.

10. Ohio State (2-0)
Last Week: Won 20-2 over Akron
This Week: at Washington (2-0)
The Buckeyes defense absolutely stifled Akron, holding the Zips to three first downs. A win against the Huskies next week could shoot Ohio State up in the rankings.

11. Penn State (2-0)
Last Week: Won 31-10 over Notre Dame
This Week: Buffalo (1-1)
Nittany Lions̢۪ running back Austin Scott ran for 118 yards and 2 touchdowns. With Michigan stumbling early, Penn State could be primed to come out on top of the Big 10.

12. Rutgers (2-0)
Last Week: Won 41-24 over Navy
This Week: Norfolk State (1-0)
Ray Rice continues to make his case as the Heisman Trophy favorite. The Rutgers running back ran for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns.

13. UCLA (2-0)
Last Week: Won 27-17 over BYU
This Week: at Utah (0-2)
The Bruins had an impressive win over the Cougars who were penalized 11 times for 83 yards. UCLA will need to start putting up bigger numbers if they hope to contend with Cal and USC for the Pac-10 crown.

14. Nebraska (2-0)
Last Week: Won 20-17 over Wake Forest
This Week: USC (1-0)
The Cornhuskers struggled offensively against the Demon Deacons. A win Saturday against the Trojans would make their season.

15. Arkansas (1-0)
Last Week: Bye
This Week: at Alabama (2-0)
This weeks̢۪ matchup in Tuscaloosa could be center stage for Arkansas running back Darren McFadden to show the nation why he deserves the Heisman.

16. Boston College (2-0)
Last Week: Won 37-17 over North Carolina State
This Week: at Georgia Tech (2-0)
The marquee matchup this weekend in the ACC is between Boston College and Georgia Tech. This game could be a preview of the ACC Championship game.

17. South Carolina (2-0)
Last Week: Won 16-12 over Georgia
This Week: South Carolina State (1-1)
The Gamecocks didn̢۪t let the Bulldogs into the end zone. Coach Steve Spurrier̢۪s defense could propel South Carolina to contention in the ever-competitive SEC.

18. Georgia Tech (2-0)
Last Week: Won 69-14 over Samford
This Week: Boston College (2-0)
Five different players scored rushing touchdowns for the Yellow Jackets. A win over the Eagles this weekend makes them the favorite in the ACC.

19. Virginia Tech (1-1)
Last Week: Lost 7-48 to LSU
This Week: Ohio (2-0)
The Hokies could only conjure up 149 total yards of offense against LSU. The loss was disheartening, but a strong showing next week could give Virginia Tech its confidence back.

20. Oregon (2-0)
Last Week: Won 39-7 over Michigan
This Week: Fresno State (1-1)
Quarterback Dennis Dixon and the Ducks absolutely tore apart the Wolverines. The Pac-10 could get interesting if Coach Mike Bellotti̢۪s team stays hot.

21. Clemson (2-0)
Last Week: Won 49-26 over Louisiana-Monroe
This Week: Furman (1-1)
Defense was a little shaky, but Tiger quarterback Cullen Harper set a school record with 5 touchdowns on 261 yards passing.

22. Tennessee (1-1)
Last Week: Won 39-19 over Southern Mississippi
This Week: at Florida (2-0)
The Volunteers got back on the right track this week for their first victory. A win over the Gators would make the loss against Cal disappear.

23. Texas A&M (2-0)
Last Week: Won 47-45 (3OT) over Fresno State
This Week: Louisiana-Monroe (0-2)
The Aggies got quite a scare last weekend from the Bulldogs. Look for continued production out of the big bruiser, running back Jovorskie Lane.

24. Hawaii (2-0)
Last Week: Won 45-44 over Louisiana Tech
This Week: at UNLV (1-1)
The Warriors hung on to a nail-biter in Ruston. Quarterback Colt Brennan once again put up staggering numbers: 43 completions for 548 yards and 4 touchdowns.

25. Georgia (1-1)
Last Week: Lost 16-12 to South Carolina
This Week: Western Carolina (0-2)
Georgia̢۪s only points last weekend came on field goals. The Bulldogs will have their work cut out for them if they hope to regain prominence in the SEC.

Honorable Mentions:

South Florida (2-0) – The Bulls pulled an upset over the Auburn Tigers. Look for USF to jump ahead in the rankings in the coming weeks.

Missouri (2-0) – The Tigers are listed as an honorable mention for the second straight week. Continued success could lead to them breaking in the top 25.

Alabama (2-0) РIf the Crimson Tide can take down the Arkansas Razorbacks this weekend look for them in next week̢۪s poll.