The Way I See It: A Look at College Football's Top 25 (Oct. 25)

1. Texas 7-0

Colt McCoy finally had a game that was worthy of a Heisman Candidate.

Next: Oklahoma State

2. Florida 7-0

UF survives another scare, this time in Starkville.

Next: UGA

3. Alabama 8-0

Mt. Cody saves the day with his two field-goal blocks.

Next: LSU

4. USC 6-1

Revenge was on their mind last game, defense was not.

Next: Oregon

5. TCU 7-0

They took care of business with Gameday watching.

Next: UNLV

6. Boise State 7-0

They went off the mainland and got it done, but that schedule is horrible.

Next: SJST

7. Cincinnati 7-0

The Bearcats rolled even without Pike.

Next: Syracuse

8. Iowa 8-0

What a finish to a crazy game. The schedule gets easier for a few weeks.

Next: Indiana

9. Penn State 6-1

They hadn’t won in Michigan since the mid-90s, that changed quickly.

Next: Northwestern

10. Oklahoma State 6-1

If they want some respect, they need to win this week.

Next: Texas

11. Georgia Tech 7-1

The Jackets are beginning to separate themselves from the rest of the ACC Coastal.

Next: Vandy

12. LSU 6-1

LSU gained a lot of respect beating Auburn like that.

Next: Tulane

13. Oregon 6-1

If they win this week, the Pac-10 is theirs.

Next: USC

14. Pittsburgh 7-1

They dismantled the Bulls, proving they can hang with Cincinnati.

Next: Syracuse (11/7)

15. Virginia Tech 5-2

They need some help to get into the ACC title game.

Next: UNC

16. Houston 5-1

They should win Conference USA if they continue to play like this.

Next: Southern Miss

17. Miami 5-2

How will that overtime loss to Clemson affect them this week?

Next: Wake Forest

18.  Utah 6-1:

Air Force gave them a scare last week.

Next: Wyoming

19. Ohio State 6-2:

Pryor and the Buckeye offense finally showed up in the second half.

Next: New Mexico State

20. Central Michigan 7-1:

They’ve all but locked up the MAC West crown.

Next: Boston College

21. West Virginia 6-1:

They survived a very emotional UConn team.

Next: USF

22. Arizona 5-2:

Poised to make a run in the Pac-10 if things go their way.

Next: Washington State (11/7)

23. Navy 6-2:

The Midshipmen didn’t attempt a pass last week, and they didn’t need to.

Next: Temple

24. South Carolina 6-2:

They need to win this week to solidify the No. 2 spot in the SEC East.

Next: Tennessee

25. Notre Dame 5-2:

A great win for the Irish against Boston College give them momentum into the rest of the season.

Next: Washington State