Top 25
1. Alabama, 2-0, 2
2. Georgia, 2-0, 3
3. Clemson, 2-0, 1
4. Oklahoma, 2-0, 4
5. Auburn, 2-0, 5
6. Ohio State, 2-0, 6
7. Notre Dame, 2-0, 7
8. Wisconsin, 2-0, 8
9. Washington, 2-0, 9
10. Mississippi State, 2-0, 10
11. Stanford, 2-0, 11
12. Virginia Tech, 2-0, 14
13. LSU, 2-0, 15
14. West Virginia, 2-0, 16
15. South Carolina, 1-1, 11
16. UCF, 2-0, 16
17. Michigan, 1-1, 18
18. Penn State, 2-0, 19
19. Boise State, 2-0, 21
20. Oregon, 2-0, 23
21. Southern Cal, 1-1, 13
22. Miami, 1-1, 25
23. Texas Christian, 2-0, NR
24. Arizona State, 2-0, NR
25. Iowa, 2-0, NR
OUT: Michigan State (20), Florida (22) and Texas A&M (24)
NEXT: Texas A&M, Utah, Duke, Oklahoma State, Michigan State, Maryland, Boston College, Houston, Kentucky, Colorado, Mississippi, South Florida and NC State.
NEBRASKA ANALYSIS
The Huskers got to play a game, and the day gave glimpse of a wonderful future; however, the Cornhuskers blew an eight point lead and lost to Colorado 33-28. The Buffaloes have a strong quarterback and a dynamic receiver the 'Huskers had trouble containing, but it was turnovers that made the difference. Get Nebraska now, because the more experience this young team gets, the more dangerous they will become. Frosh QB Adrian Martinez looked quite special, but he injured his knee and the severity is not presently known. If he is ok, Nebraska will score points a plenty; against just about anybody. With Martinez out, and Tristan Gebbia, who lost the job and transferred, gone, Nebraska will be taken down in octane. The line looked stronger, and the running backs, especially Maurice Washington, looked great. The defense gave up big time yardage, but flew to the ball and recorded half the sacks in one game than the defense recorded all season a year ago. Turnovers remained elusive for this group, but we all saw enough to know the unit is much improved from the idiocy employed in 2017. Hate to lose this one, and the canceled game would have certainly helped, but the future is quite bright. Especially if Martinez is healthy.
FLORIDA STATE ANALYSIS
The performance of the Florida State Seminoles against Samford at home Saturday night, after having taken a thrashing earlier in the week from Virginia Tech, was nothing short of alarming. Issues that plagued the Seminoles in week one hung around to hamper the effort in week two. The offensive line is very weak, and a quick fix is not on the horizon. Play calling to alleviate the issue is not taking place, and therefore, it is becoming difficult for the once dynamic Florida State offense. After playing very well as the game went on last week, the Seminole defense look lost against Samford. While the QB at Samford is a very good player, perfect for directing coach Chris Hatcher's offense, what went on defensively for the Seminoles in inexcusable. FSU has plenty of talent, so the troubles FSU is having are beginning to be of concern, as the blame is finding its way to Willie Taggart. I strongly supported the hire of Taggart, but the start to this season has been a disaster and the season is on the precipice of being lost. Given that, it is reasonable to now be questioning the hire. Taggart's mantra is "Do Something." Well, he had better do something, and quick. Perhaps giving James Blackman a go as signal caller is an option.
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