BCS Rankings Week 13: Michigan Will Rise Too High After Defeating Huskers

The Wolverines are my childhood favorite as far as college football programs, but they are so overrated this year. It's not just the Wolverines; it is the entire Big Ten conference. 

The Wolverines are going to rise higher than they deserve Sunday night when the much-anticipated BCS rankings are revealed.

The Wolverines were last ranked 18th in the BCS; now, with the defeat of the Big Ten powerhouse Nebraska, the Wolverines could go as high as 14th in the BCS.

Michigan's non-conference schedule was poor, with the equally overrated Notre Dame Fighting Irish as the highlight. 

They have feasted on the have-nots in the Big Ten, racking up a 58-0 win over Minnesota, blasting Purdue 36-14 and defeating Northwestern 42-24. 

When they have played the better teams in conference, they have stumbled, with the exception of Nebraska. 

But, how good are the Huskers? When you take a look at the best of the midwest (Michigan, Nebraska, Penn State, Michigan State and Wisconsin), only two of those teams has a passing game that isn't subpar.

Removing Michigan State and Wisconsin, the other contenders have very one-dimensional offenses. The Wolverines have handicapped their best weapon by encouraging Denard Robinson to use his arm more.

I'm all for a well-balanced QB, but the fact is, Robinson is the deadliest college football player when he is a runner first, passer second. The emergence of Fitz Toussaint shouldn't mean Robinson's aggressiveness as a runner should fall off, but it has.

Michigan will drop any bowl game pitted against a team that is explosive offensively. As much as I wish Big Blue were a better overall team, it isn't the case.

Nonetheless, Big Ten association will cause them to rise in the BCS standings.