Week 4 Top 25

Leon WynnSep 17, 2007

#1 LSU

Last Week
LSU 44, Middle Tennessee 0

Ryan Perrilloux led the Tigers to another victory this week with a shutout of Middle Tennessee’s Blue Raiders. Perrilloux went 20 of 25 for 298 yards and 3 touchdowns in another home victory for LSU. In my book, the Tigers remain ahead of the Trojans, but the gap certainly has closed. If only I could have a tie.

This Week
South Carolina @ LSU

#2 USC

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Last Week
USC 49, Nebraska 31

USC proved they can dance with a tough opponent this week with an impressive victory on hostile ground. John David Booty went 19/30 for 144 yards and 2 touchdowns.

This Week
Washington St. @ USC

Icon #3 Florida

Last Week
Florida 59, Tennessee

Superman—I mean Tim Tebow—led his team to an impressive victory against the Tennessee Volunteers. Tebow threw for 301 yards and two touchdowns and ran for two more. I admire Tebow’s running ability and the fact that he puts his body on the line for his team. If Tebow can continue his power running without getting injured, I will have no doubt that he is, in fact, Superman.

This Week
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#4 Oklahoma

Last Week
Oklahoma 54, Utah State 3

This Big XII powerhouse smashed through Utah State. Oklahoma remains the only team to score 50 points every game this season. Sam Bradford went 19 of 26 for 255 yards and 3 touchdowns. They should have no trouble scoring 50 points against Tulsa next week.

This Week
Oklahoma @ Tulsa

#5 West Virginia

Last Week
West Virginia 31, Maryland 14

The Mountaineers didn’t play like a Big East powerhouse, but as long as they’re winning, they don’t care how they play. Patrick White went 8 of 13 for 95 yards and Steve Slaton carried for 144 yards and 3 touchdowns as West Virginia

This Week
East Carolina @ West Virginia

#6 Cal

Last Week
California 42, Louisana Tech 12

The Golden Bears continue their march to challenge USC for the PAC-10 title with Oregon not far behind.

This Week
Arizona @ California

Icon #7 Ohio State

Last Week
Ohio State 33, Washington 14

The Buckeyes rallied around Todd Boeckman after a slow start against Washington. Boeckman threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns while Chris Wells added 138 yards on the ground.

This Week
Northwestern @ Ohio State

#8 Penn St

Last Week
Penn St. 45, Buffalo 24

If their defense could get their act together, the Lions would be a top 5 team. Expect the Lions to best Michigan by 24 this week.

This Week
Penn St. @ Michigan

#9 Wisconsin

Last Week
Wisconsin 45, Citadel 31

P.J. Hill ran for a school record-tying 5 touchdowns. Hill, last year’s Big 10 Freshman of the year, emerged as a leader with his punishing runs against the Citadel Bulldogs. Expect another victory as the Badgers square off against Iowa this week.

This Week
Penn St. @ Michigan

Icon #10 South Carolina

Last Week
South Carolina 38, SC State 3

With QBs Blake Mitchell and Tommy Beecher giving up four interceptions and two fumbles, the Gamecocks showed a weakness that LSU is sure to exploit in their upcoming match. Nevertheless, Spurrier has coached his team to an impressive start and they deserve this #10 ranking, likely their peak this year. Can they beat LSU? No. But expect a good season from the cocks. In addition, I predict SC to maintain a top 25 ranking after their loss to the Tigers.

This Week
South Carolina @ LSU

#11 Boston College

Last Week
Boston College 24, Georgia Tech 10

This Week
Army @ Boston College

#12 Oregon

Last Week
Oregon 52, Fresno St. 21

This Week
Oregon @ Stanford

#13 Alabama

Last Week
Alabama 41, Arkansas 38

This Week
Georgia @ Alabama

Icon #14 Texas