The Real Top 25 College Football Rankings for Week 3 are here. I don’t trust AP voters and certainly not Coaches Poll voters. The people voting in both of those polls either don’t watch enough college football, vote against other teams on purpose due to regionalisms or simply have their respective sports information directors or other minions vote for them.
Pete’s Mindset for His Rankings of the Top 25 College Football teams
My real top 25 rankings are not necessarily based on style points. I take into consideration previous rankings, strength of opponent, home, away or neutral site victories and heart. You may not always agree with my rankings, however I will be as fair and impartial as possible while basing all my rankings on the previous criteria.
I will be posting my Top 25 College Football Rankings every Monday. They will be out before noon time. I had some free time so I’ll just go ahead and send this on Sunday monring.
And just for the record, my pre-season college football playoff final four was:
- Alabama
- Ohio State
- Georgia
- Miami
I have Alabama beating Miami in one semi-final game and Georgia beating Ohio State in the other. My championship game has Alabama beating Georgia in the final. This obviously is subject to change should these teams stumble at some point along the way.
The Real Top-5 dominates Week 3 Action
None of the teams currently ranked in the Real Top-5 were challenged on Saturday as they combined for 295 total points, the most by the Real Top-5 on a single day all-time. The previous-most was 289 points on October 27, 1973. Georgia, Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan and Clemson all scored at least 45 points. This is the first time each team in the Real Top-5 scored at least 45 points on the same day.
This poll is for you, the tremendous fans of the Shemon and Sheppard Show. I hope you enjoy it.
11. Miami
Very frustrating game for the U as they fell on the road to Texas A/M 17-9 in a game that was very winnable. You have to play well in all 3 phases of the game to win in a hostile environment. The Canes were sloppy on special teams with a muffed punt that led to an Aggies touchdown and two missed field goals. They also had several key drops throughout the game and were still in position to tie it late. The Canes defense for the most part was outstanding. They have some tweaking to do and this team will only continue to get better. The Canes should get back on track next week when they host Middle Tennessee State.
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – SEPTEMBER 17: Jaylan Knighton #4 of the Miami Hurricanes reacts against the Texas A&M Aggies during the second half of the game at Kyle Field on September 17, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
3. Ohio State
C.J. Stroud went 22-for-27 for 367 passing yards and 5 passing touchdowns in a 77-21 win against Toledo. Stroud recorded his 6th career game with 5 passing touchdowns, the most in Ohio State history. Stroud recorded his 4th career game with 5 passing touchdowns and 80% completion percentage. For the Buckeyes, their 77 points are tied for most points in any game over the last 70 years.
COLUMBUS, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 17: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the second quarter of a game against the Toledo Rockets at Ohio Stadium on September 17, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – JANUARY 10: Georgia Bulldogs players celebrate after the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide 33-18 in the 2022 CFP National Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 10, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)