USC takes No. 2 slot - The Orange Mane

Rocket 7 · 11-26-2006, 04:11 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2676614

An impressive win over Notre Dame was enough to convince voters that the USC Trojans should be Ohio State's opponent in the national championship game -- at least for now.

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The Trojans (10-1) advanced one spot to overtake Michigan in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, a day after their 44-24 victory over the Fighting Irish. USC, the sixth team to be ranked No. 2 this season behind No. 1 Ohio State, leads the Woverines by 36 points in the poll.

USC still has one regular season game remaining -- at UCLA on Saturday. With the Trojans' jump in the polls, it is likely they will assume the No. 2 spot in the all-important BCS, putting them in prime position to return to the national championship for a third straight year.

Michigan (11-1), which completed its season with a 42-39 loss to Ohio State on Nov. 18, fell to No. 3. The Wolverines (11-1) are 63 points ahead of No. 4 Florida, which beat Florida State 21-14 to improve to 11-1.

"I was pretty sure I was going to keep Michigan No. 2 until I watched USC play,'" said John Hoover of the Tulsa (Okla.) World.

"Part of the reason [the Trojans] struggled in the middle of the season and lost was because Dwayne Jarrett wasn't healthy," he said.

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Ohio State (12-0) remained the unanimous No. 1 with all 65 first-place votes and 1,625 total points.

Florida (11-1) remained at No. 4 after a narrow 21-14 win at Florida State. LSU (10-2) jumped from No. 9 to No. 5 after beating Arkansas on Friday.

Louisville (10-1) checked in at No. 6, and Wisconsin (11-1) moved up to No. 7. The Razorbacks (10-2) dropped from the five spot to No. 8, tied with Oklahoma (10-2) with 1,095 total points.

Boise State (12-0), which beat Nevada 38-7 to complete an unbeaten regular season, cracked the top 10 for the second time in school history at No. 10. The Broncos were also 10th late in the 2004 season.

Auburn (10-2) is No. 11, followed by Notre Dame (10-2), which dropped six spots after losing to USC.

Rutgers (10-1) is 13th, Virginia Tech (10-2) is 14th and West Virginia (9-2) dropped eight spots to 15th after being upset 24-19 at home by South Florida.

Wake Forest (10-2), heading to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game to face Georgia Tech, moved up four spots to No. 16.

Texas (9-3), which lost its second consecutive game on Friday to Texas A&M, and Tennessee (9-3) are tied at No. 17. The last time the Longhorns were ranked this low was October 2003, when they were 19th.

No. 19 Nebraska (9-3) plays Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game. Mountain West Conference champion BYU (10-2) was No. 20.

California (8-3) was No. 21 and Texas A&M (9-3) was back in the ranking at No. 22 after a 12-7 victory against the Longhorns.

No. 23 Georgia Tech (9-3) dropped seven spots after losing 15-12 to Georgia. No. 24 was Hawaii (10-2) and No. 25 Boston College (9-3) slipped seven spots after losing 17-14 at Miami on Thanksgiving night.

Clemson fell out of the rankings after losing to South Carolina.

SoCalBronco · 11-26-2006, 04:23 PM

Come on, UCLA, get it done.

Taco John · 11-26-2006, 04:31 PM

I'd rather watch USC-Michigan than USC-Ohio State at this point.

Northman · 11-26-2006, 04:33 PM

I have to admit, USC just crushed Notre Dame. They deserve #2 despite their cheesy loss to Oregon St.

missingnumber7 · 11-26-2006, 09:22 PM

I've got a solution...jan 3rd...USC michigan...winner plays Ohio State.

Kaylore · 11-26-2006, 09:28 PM

Frauds. Notre Dame too. Michigan or the Gators should be in there.

Garcia Bronco · 11-26-2006, 10:00 PM

I would like to see USC/OSU...I think USC takes'em

Kid A · 11-26-2006, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

Frauds. Notre Dame too. Michigan or the Gators should be in there.

I think USC is pretty darn good right now, but ND was/is waay overrated. It's a joke that they still get a pass to the BCS considering the two good teams they've played not only beat them but POUNDED them. I think OSU-USC will be a pretty good game if it happens.

Play2win · 11-27-2006, 01:45 AM

USC has got all kinds of speed and playmakers on both sides of the ball, and of course Ohio State is loaded, it would make for a great game.

Rohirrim · 11-27-2006, 11:07 AM

I really thought Cal would do better than they did. Talk about a nasty slump. But at least SC is back at the top where they belong. UCLA's defense seems to have woken up, but don't expect much better than last year's 66 to 19 (or whatever the hell it was). I really think this year's SC team is better than last year's. I guess that's not what Socal wants to hear, eh?

11-26-2006, 04:11 PM	#1
Rocket 7 Formerly known as Dipso Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Las Cruces, NM Posts: 4,725 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Smith 70	USC takes No. 2 slot http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2676614 An impressive win over Notre Dame was enough to convince voters that the USC Trojans should be Ohio State's opponent in the national championship game -- at least for now. Poll Positions The top five teams in the AP Top 25: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. For the complete Associated Press and USA Today college football polls, click here. The Trojans (10-1) advanced one spot to overtake Michigan in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday, a day after their 44-24 victory over the Fighting Irish. USC, the sixth team to be ranked No. 2 this season behind No. 1 Ohio State, leads the Woverines by 36 points in the poll. USC still has one regular season game remaining -- at UCLA on Saturday. With the Trojans' jump in the polls, it is likely they will assume the No. 2 spot in the all-important BCS, putting them in prime position to return to the national championship for a third straight year. Michigan (11-1), which completed its season with a 42-39 loss to Ohio State on Nov. 18, fell to No. 3. The Wolverines (11-1) are 63 points ahead of No. 4 Florida, which beat Florida State 21-14 to improve to 11-1. "I was pretty sure I was going to keep Michigan No. 2 until I watched USC play,'" said John Hoover of the Tulsa (Okla.) World. "Part of the reason [the Trojans] struggled in the middle of the season and lost was because Dwayne Jarrett wasn't healthy," he said. What's your Top 25? How does SportsNation's Top 25 look after Saturday's big game? • To rank the Top 25, click here. • Chat with BCS expert Brad Edwards (Monday, 1 ET). Ohio State (12-0) remained the unanimous No. 1 with all 65 first-place votes and 1,625 total points. Florida (11-1) remained at No. 4 after a narrow 21-14 win at Florida State. LSU (10-2) jumped from No. 9 to No. 5 after beating Arkansas on Friday. Louisville (10-1) checked in at No. 6, and Wisconsin (11-1) moved up to No. 7. The Razorbacks (10-2) dropped from the five spot to No. 8, tied with Oklahoma (10-2) with 1,095 total points. Boise State (12-0), which beat Nevada 38-7 to complete an unbeaten regular season, cracked the top 10 for the second time in school history at No. 10. The Broncos were also 10th late in the 2004 season. Auburn (10-2) is No. 11, followed by Notre Dame (10-2), which dropped six spots after losing to USC. Rutgers (10-1) is 13th, Virginia Tech (10-2) is 14th and West Virginia (9-2) dropped eight spots to 15th after being upset 24-19 at home by South Florida. Wake Forest (10-2), heading to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game to face Georgia Tech, moved up four spots to No. 16. Texas (9-3), which lost its second consecutive game on Friday to Texas A&M, and Tennessee (9-3) are tied at No. 17. The last time the Longhorns were ranked this low was October 2003, when they were 19th. No. 19 Nebraska (9-3) plays Oklahoma in the Big 12 championship game. Mountain West Conference champion BYU (10-2) was No. 20. California (8-3) was No. 21 and Texas A&M (9-3) was back in the ranking at No. 22 after a 12-7 victory against the Longhorns. No. 23 Georgia Tech (9-3) dropped seven spots after losing 15-12 to Georgia. No. 24 was Hawaii (10-2) and No. 25 Boston College (9-3) slipped seven spots after losing 17-14 at Miami on Thanksgiving night. Clemson fell out of the rankings after losing to South Carolina.

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11-26-2006, 04:23 PM	#2
SoCalBronco Nixonite Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 33,501 Adopt-a-Bronco: D.J. Williams	Come on, UCLA, get it done. __________________ ITS A PLAYOFF HOCKEY NIGHT IN PITTSBURGH!

11-26-2006, 04:31 PM	#3
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,742 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	I'd rather watch USC-Michigan than USC-Ohio State at this point.

11-26-2006, 04:33 PM	#4
Northman The Enigma Prognosis Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,925 Adopt-a-Bronco: Bryci	I have to admit, USC just crushed Notre Dame. They deserve #2 despite their cheesy loss to Oregon St.

11-26-2006, 09:22 PM	#5
missingnumber7 Vote Joe Mays to Pro Bowl Joe 4 Pro Bowl ST's Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bismarck Posts: 4,760 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joe Mays	I've got a solution...jan 3rd...USC michigan...winner plays Ohio State.

11-26-2006, 09:28 PM	#6
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,321 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	Frauds. Notre Dame too. Michigan or the Gators should be in there.

11-26-2006, 10:00 PM	#7
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	I would like to see USC/OSU...I think USC takes'em

11-27-2006, 01:45 AM	#9
Play2win Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 9,611 Adopt-a-Bronco: The Duke	USC has got all kinds of speed and playmakers on both sides of the ball, and of course Ohio State is loaded, it would make for a great game.

11-27-2006, 11:07 AM	#10
Rohirrim Partisan Human Cannonball Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Twixt Hell & Highwater Posts: 49,099	I really thought Cal would do better than they did. Talk about a nasty slump. But at least SC is back at the top where they belong. UCLA's defense seems to have woken up, but don't expect much better than last year's 66 to 19 (or whatever the hell it was). I really think this year's SC team is better than last year's. I guess that's not what Socal wants to hear, eh?