TB's College Football Week Six Top 10

Tucker Botkin by Contributor Written on October 11, 2009

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BATON ROUGE, LA - OCTOBER 10:  A fan of the Florida Gators holds up a sign about quarterback Tim Tebow #15 (not pictured) during the game against the Louisiana State University Tigers at Tiger Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  (Photo
Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

No, concussions can't break Superman. But they are probably as close to kryptonite as Tim T will get.

While Tebow shows he is mortal, Forida's defense shows why the Gators hold firm to the No. 1 spot.

How far will LSU drop? Was the Crimson Tide's lopsided win over Ole Miss good enough to push them past Texas?

Here is how I rank them:

No. 1 Florida Gators

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 26:  Head coach Urban Meyer of the Florida Gators smiles after his team scored a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Commonwealth Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Phot

Prev: No. 1

The largest crowd in Tiger Stadium history at LSU witnessed Tim Tebow in his return to the field after suffering a concussion two weeks ago.

The crowd was silenced by the Florida's top-ranked defense, who finished the game with five sacks and didn't allow anyone into the endzone.

Next game: vs Arkansas

No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 05:  Head coach Nick Saban (R) of the Alabama Crimson Tide leads his team on the field to face the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Georgia Dome on September 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. C

Prev: No. 3

After a sluggish start on offense, the Tide got it together and managed to put up 22 points on the road at Ole Miss.

Oh, and the defense kept the Rebels from getting a first down through the first half and picked off Jevan Snead four times.

The Tide slide past Texas this week mostly because they looked great against a ranked opponent, but partially to build anticipation for the SEC title game.

Next game: vs South Carolina Gamecocks

No. 3 Texas Longhorns

AUSTIN, TX - OCTOBER 10: Quarterback Colt McCoy #12 of the Texas Longhorns takes off running for a first down against the Colorado Buffaloes in the first quarter on October 10, 2009 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Bri

Prev: No. 2

The Longhorns got off to a slow start at home against a very bad Colorado team. It is always hard to get up for a game like this when you have your biggest game of the season the following week.

Texas didn't completely overlook the Buffs and eventually got it going putting up 38 points.

With Bradford back for Oklahoma, what can we expect next week?

Next game: vs Oklahoma Sooners

No. 4 Boise State Broncos

BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 28: Jeremy Avery #27 of the Boise State Broncos runs against the Fresno State Bulldogs during their game on November 28, 2008 at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho.  (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

Prev: No. 4

The Broncos will try to take advantage of a bye week before playing what could be the toughest game left on their schedule.

A good showing in Tulsa could go a long ways with poll voters, and put the Broncos that much closer to a national championship appearance.

Next game: at Tulsa Golden Hurricane

No. 5 Virginia Tech

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 05:  Quarterback Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Georgia Dome on September 5, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Prev: No. 7

I slighted the Hokies last week after their less-than-impressive win over Duke.

That's the last time I don't think they are for real.

The Tech D held the Golden Eagles to just 3 first half yards, and running back Ryan Williams ran for 159 yards to lead the Hokies to a 48-14 victory over Boston College.

Next game: at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

No. 6 LSU Tigers

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 03:  Charles Scott #32 of the Louisiana State University Tigers against the Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Athens, Georgia.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Prev: No. 5

The Tigers slide only one spot after their loss to the No. 1 Gators.

There is some work to be done on offense in the Bayou if the Tigers hope to compete with a good Alabama team in a few weeks and remain in the top 10.

There is definitely something to be said for the defense, though, after holding Florida to only 13 points.

Next game: vs Auburn Tigers

No. 7 USC Trojans

BERKELEY, CA - OCTOBER 03:  Head coach Pete Carroll of the USC Trojans talks with Taylor Mays #2 against the California Golden Bears at Memorial Stadium on October 3, 2009 in Berkeley, California.  (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Prev: No. 6

The Trojans will try to take advantage of a bye week before heading to South Bend to take on the Fighting Irish who also have had an extra week to prepare for the game.

Next game: at Notre Dame Fighting Irish

No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 10:  Brandon Saine #3 of the Ohio State Buckeyes tries to elude the tackle attempt of David Gilbert #11 of the Wisconsin Badgers at Ohio Stadium on October 10, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Prev: No. 10

The Buckeyes make the biggest move in this week's top 10, jumping up two spots to No. 8.

Ohio State ran all over a Wisconsin team—who was a darkhorse to win the Big Ten—with a lot of help from their defense and special teams.

It only took one week to get back the "Best football team in Ohio" title.

Next game: at Purdue Boilermakers

No. 9 Cincinnati Bearcats

PISCATAWAY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 07:  Jacob Ramsey #20 of the Cincinnati Bearcats runs the ball against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Stadium on September 7, 2009 in Piscataway, New Jersey.   by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)  (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Im

Prev: No. 9

The Bearcats were one of three top 10 teams off this week.

Cincinatti will try to keep its BCS hopes alive in a Thursday night showdown in the Sunshine State.

Next game: at South Florida Bulls

No. 10 TCU Horned Frogs

SAN DIEGO, CA - DECEMBER 23:  Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of  TCU throws the ball against Boise State during the San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia Bowl at Qualcomm Stadium on December 23, 2008 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Donald Miralle/Gett

Prev: No. 8

TCU narrowly escaped Air Force's upset bid Saturday night. The Horned Frogs were barely able to hold off the then 3-2 Falcons.

TCU will look to bounce back when they host MWC foe Colorado State next week.

Next game: vs Colorado State Rams

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