The Collegian ranks college football's Top 25

Rankings by Darrell Copeland III
The Collegian

1.Ohio State (1-0)
Next: vs. Cincinnati
Last week: Won 24-7 over No. 6 Texas
Question about replacing defensive starters was answered with huge win over Longhorns.

2. Auburn (2-0)
Next: vs. No. 4 LSU
Last week: Won 34-0 over Mississippi State
Win over Tigers would no longer allow Auburn to fly under radar.

3. USC (1-0)
Next: vs. No. 20 Nebraska
Last week: Idle
Blowout win over Huskers would be impressive.

4. LSU (2-0)
Next: at No. 2 Auburn
Last week: Won 45-3 over Arizona
Game against Auburn will be game of the week.

5. Notre Dame (2-0)
Next: vs. No. 15 Michigan
Last week: Won 41-17 over No. 17 Penn State
Irish post great win over good Nittany Lions team.

6. Texas (1-1)
Next: at Rice
Last week: Lost 24-7 to No. 1 Ohio State
Doubters of QB Colt McCoy are back after loss to Buckeyes.

7. Florida (2-0)
Next: at Tennessee
Last week: Won 42-0 over UCF
Gators always tested in Tennessee. Could be upset in making.
8. Florida State (2-0)
Next: vs. No. 25 Clemson
Last week: Won 24-17 over Troy
Seminoles will need to boost offensive production to beat Clemson.

9. West Virginia (2-0)
Next: Thurs. vs. Maryland
Last week: Won 52-3 over Eastern Washington
Mountaineers will need to continue blowout wins to move up these rankings.

10. Miami (FL) (1-1)
Next: at No. 11 Louisville
Last week: Won 51-10 over Florida A&M
A must watch for any college football fan.

11. Louisville (2-0)
Next: vs. No. 10 Miami (FL)
Last week: Won 62-0 over Temple
Offensive prowess will be tested against amazing ‘Canes talent.

12. Georgia (2-0)
Next: vs. UAB
Last Week: Won 18-0 over South Carolina
True frosh Matthew Stafford will take over at QB after injury to Tereshinski.

13. Virginia Tech (2-0)
Next: vs. Duke
Last week: Won 35-10 over North Carolina
Well-rounded Hokies team is always in contention for BCS.

14. Oregon (2-0)
Next: vs. No. 21 Oklahoma
Last week: Won 31-24 over Fresno State
If the Ducks stop Adrian Peterson, they stop Oklahoma. Easier said than done.

15. Michigan (2-0)
Next: at No. 5 Notre Dame
Last week: Won 41-17 over Central Michigan
Wolverines will have to play over their heads to defeat Irish.

16. Iowa (2-0)
Next: vs. Iowa State
Last week: Won 20-13 (2OT) over Syracuse
Somebody took the Orange a little too lightly over the weekend.

17. Penn State (1-1)
Next: vs. Youngstown State
Last week: Lost 41-17 to No. 5 Notre Dame
Nothing like a little pick me up before after tough loss to the Irish

18. TCU (2-0)
Next: vs. Texas Tech
Last week: Won 46-13 over UC-Davis
Finally, a real test for the Horned Frogs defense.

19. Texas A&M (2-0)
Next: vs. Army
Last week: Won 51-7 over Vanderbilt
Hear comes another blowout win for Aggies.

20. Nebraska (2-0)
Next: at No. 3 USC
Last week: Won 56-7 over Nicholls State
If Nebraska stays within 10 points, then they are for real.

21. Oklahoma (2-0)
Next: at No. 14 Oregon
Last week: Won 37-20 over Washington
Sooners will be in for tough game against very good (and lucky) Duck squad.

22. Boston College (2-0)
Next: vs. BYU
Last week: 34-33 over No. 25 Clemson
Cougars will bring decent offense to challenge Eagles.

23. Boise State (2-0)
Next: at Wyoming
Last week: 42-14 over Oregon State
Broncos running back Ian Johnson went for over 250 yards and 5 touchdowns.

24. Arizona State (2-0)
Next: at Colorado
Last week: Won 52-21 over Nevada
Win over NAU ugly. Win over Wolf Pack pretty. Colorado should be another pretty one.

25. Clemson (1-1)
Next: at No. 8 Florida State
Last week: Lost 34-33 to No. 22 Boston College
Tigers always get fits from Eagles and always give fits to Seminoles.

Others receiving thought: Texas Tech, Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia Tech,
Fresno State

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