25. Cincinnati Bearcats (9-2)
Cincinnati started the season 3-2 and have reeled off six straight victories, setting up for a huge matchup with the Louisville Cardinals in week 14.
Last week: NR
Cincinnati started the season 3-2 and have reeled off six straight victories, setting up for a huge matchup with the Louisville Cardinals in week 14.
Last week: NR
Duke is one of the surprises in the nation and it looks like they will be playing for a conference title.
Last week: NR
The Trojans have been dominant since USC fired Lane Kiffin. Losing one game since the firing and upsetting Stanford has been a recipe for success.
Last week: 22
Losing at home to the Arizona State Sun Devils dropped UCLA in the rankings in a bit.
Last week: 14
Texas A&M lost a big one to the LSU Tigers in week 13. Johnny Manziel looks like he's out of the Heisman race as well.
Last week: 10
Oklahoma won a tough game at Kansas in week 13 and will be looking forward to a huge matchup with in-state foe Oklahoma State in week 14.
Last week: 21
Central Florida keeps on winning as the Knights took down Rutgers in blowout fashion on Thursday night.
Last week: 19
Northern Illinois might be getting punished for playing an easy schedule -- even though they are unbeaten. A spot in a BCS game is not out of the question, though.
Last week: 15
Louisville is setting up for a huge week 14 matchup against the Cincinnati Bearcats that has BCS implications written all over it. They are still upset about the loss to Central Florida two months back.
Last week: 18
Wisconsin would be in a completely different position if it never lost to Arizona State in controversial fashion two months ago. With a 9-2 record, the Badgers will likely be contending for a BCS bowl -- especially since the Michigan State Spartans may make room for them if they lose the Big Ten title game.
Last week: 20
Arizona State won a huge game against the UCLA Bruins on the road in week 13, ensuring themselves a spot in the conference title game.
Last week: 23
Fresno State and quarterback Derek Carr are severely underrated. The senior quarterback is one of the best in the nation with nearly 4,000 passing yards, 39 touchdowns and just three interceptions while the Bulldogs are 10-0 and rolling.
Last week: 13
The Tigers won a big game over Texas A&M in week 13 and that might ensure them an at-large spot in a BCS game. However, there is still a lot of football to be played.
Last week: 17
Oregon's title hopes have now been completely dashed with a tough loss to the Arizona Wildcats in week 13. Marcus Mariota had a tough game and it looks like he's finally out of the Heisman race.
Last week: 5
Michigan State is on fire, winning seven straight games and capturing the Legends Division crown. They will be making their second appearance in the Big Ten title game in its three-year existence and will have won 10 or more games in three of the last four seasons under Mark Dantonio.
Last week: 16
Stanford took care of business against a struggling California team in week 13 and will likely be heading to the Pac-12 title game if a slip-up doesn't occur against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in week 14.
Last week: 9
South Carolina is rooting for a Missouri loss in week 14 to ensure a berth in the SEC title game.
Last week: 12
A week ago, people were talking about Baylor fighting for a BCS national title appearance, now they might not even win their own conference title. They will be rooting for Oklahoma to beat Oklahoma State in week 14.
Last week: 4
Oklahoma State put the beat down on Baylor at home in week 13 and it looks like the Cowboys will be Big 12 champs if they can just defeat in-state rival Oklahoma in the final game of the season.
Last week: 11
Missouri looks like a legitimate threat to win the SEC this season and if it can defeat Texas A&M in week 14, the Tigers will be heading to the conference title game.
Last week: 8
Clemson still has an outside shot to make it to the national title game, but they will need losses from nearly everyone ahead of them. Sitting at 10-1 with a Top 10 ranking in the nation before their last game against the South Carolina Gamecocks looks like an impressive, successful season, though.
Last week: 7
Auburn is setting up to play a big matchup with the Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl. It will be interesting to see if this Auburn team is ready to be elite -- and a win could give them a chance to play for a national title.
Last week: 6
Ohio State will likely keep its No. 3 ranking in the BCS this week after Baylor lost behind them. Will the Buckeyes win their final two games of the season against top rival Michigan and tough opponent Michigan State in the Big Ten title game?
Last week: 3
Week 13's blowout of the Idaho Vandals was no surprise as Jameis Winston and the Seminoles rolled to their 11th straight victory on the season. A Heisman title for Winston and a national title for the Seminoles are still completely possible.
Last week: 2
Alabama is, once again, the top team in the land. In the most anticipated Iron Bowl in recent memory, the Crimson Tide will face the surprisingly successful Auburn Tigers in week 14. A BCS title appearance is on the line in this one.
Last week: 1
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