Week 9 Network Ranking

by Patrick Rhamey

Better late than never.  The Network Ranking and the Playoff Committee are in agreement where it matters.

With Baylor's loss to Texas, there is only 1 Big 12 team in the Top 25: #24 West Virginia.

Top 25 (Explanation; Full Ranking)

  1. Alabama (nc)
  2. Michigan (nc)
  3. Clemson (nc)
  4. Texas A&M (+1)
  5. Western Michigan (+1)
  6. Washington (+3)
  7. Louisville (+5)
  8. Auburn (+6)
  9. Troy (+8)
  10. Arkansas (+5)
  11. Nebraska (-1)
  12. Ohio State (+7)
  13. Wisconsin (+7)
  14. Washington State* (-3)
  15. Penn State (+6)
  16. Boise State (-12)
  17. Stanford (+5)
  18. Iowa (+6)
  19. Florida (-3)
  20. Colorado (+3)
  21. LSU (+4)
  22. Tennessee (-15)
  23. Northwestern* (-5)
  24. West Virginia (-16)
  25. Florida State (+3)

*Network does not include FCS wins or losses.