Postgame Tailgating: Week 7 Top 25

Overtimes, upsets, and thrilling finishes—that's what we've come to love about the 2007 college football season.

After two weekends of action that could have filled the entire video vault at ESPN Classic, the college football community wasn't let down by the results from Week Seven.

No. 1 LSU and No. 2 Cal each lost in the final seconds; there were a record-setting 136 points scored in a four-overtime game in Boise; game-winning field goals saved the day for Georgia, Auburn, Virginia, and Georgia Tech; and Hawaii, Navy, Boise State, Northwestern, Kentucky, and East Carolina all scored OT wins.

A few points to note:

-Backup Cal QB Kevin Riley might've made a mental mistake against Oregon State, but did anyone else notice that coach Jeff Tedford seemed intent on forcing his field goal unit to rush onto the field?

Why would that even be an option?

Common sense says to call a passing play which only allows for an incomplete pass or touchdown. Yes, Riley made a mistake, but so did Tedford. The read should have been elementary—route A, route B, then throw the ball into Section 46 C.

-With Kentucky's overtime win against LSU, the SEC throws an SAT-type question at voters:

"If LSU beats South Carolina, yet South Carolina beats Kentucky, and Kentucky beats LSU, who is the best team in the SEC?"

-The Washington Huskies could be a decent team, but who would ever know?

UW has played No. 22 Boise State, No. 10 Ohio State, No. 1 USC, and No. 14 Arizona State. The Huskies may be the best team not to go bowling this December/January.

-My new favorite team: Texas Tech.

The Red Raiders are led by QB Graham Harrell and WR Michael Crabtree. TTU is 6-1, with their lone loss coming to Oklahoma State by way of a dropped fourth-down pass by Crabtree in the end zone.

That's what you get when your leading receiver is a freshman.

Be on the lookout for a great game between No. 22 Texas Tech and No. 15 Missouri this Saturday.

After all of the craziness of Week Seven, six undefeated squads remain—down from eleven last week.

What's next—every top 10 team losing during one week?

Thankfully it hasn't come to that. Here's how my rankings shake out:

1. Ohio State (7-0) W 48-3, Kent State.

The Buckeyes move into the top spot by way of survival.

I'm not very impressed with OSU's nonconference wins over Kent State, Youngstown State, and Akron—and with Purdue and Washington each losing this week, Ohio State no longer has a real quality win to boast about.

Still, you can't fault the Buckeyes for taking care of business. Not that it gets any easier from here.

The five teams on OSU's remaining schedule stand second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth in the Big Ten standings. The only good news for the Buckeyes is that they're playing in a watered-down conference.

Ohio State faces Michigan State (5-2) at 3:30 PM EST this Saturday in Columbus, Ohio.

2. South Florida (6-0) W 64-12, Central Florida.

I almost put USF in the No. 1 spot—the decision was about as close as the 2000 Presidential election.

With wins over Auburn and West Virginia, the Bulls' legitimacy is beyond doubt. Remember, UCF—South Florida's sparring partner on Saturday—is the same team that nearly pulled off an upset win over Texas earlier this season.

The Bulls defense allowed only 145 yards against UCF, and Matt Grothe was spectacular with four touchdowns (two passing, two rushing).

Like Ohio State, USF faces a tougher road from here on out. With Rutgers, Cincinnati, and Louisville remaining on their schedule, the Bulls must remain focused on the task at hand.

USF will play at Rutgers (4-2 ) this Thursday at 7:30 PM EST.

3. Boston College (7-0) W 27-14, Notre Dame.

Matt Ryan.

That's all you really need to know about the Eagles.

I'm very impressed with the senior QB; he has it all—the footwork, the arm, the leadership, the composure, and the decision-making ability.

Even more amazing: He's doing it all with a new head coach.

BC's perfect record will be challenged before the end of the season. Although the ACC is arguably one of the worst major conferences in college football this year, the Golden Eagles miss out on its two worst teams—North Carolina and Duke.

Boston College has a bye this week before traveling to Blacksburg to face Virginia Tech (6-1) on October 25th.

4. Oklahoma (6-1) W 41-31, Missouri. Next week: @ Iowa State (1-6)

5. Oregon (5-1) W 53-7, Washington State. Next week: @ Washington (2-4)

6. South Carolina (6-1) W 21-15, North Carolina. Next week: vs. Vanderbilt (3-3)

7. Kentucky (6-1) W 43-37 (3 OT), LSU. Next week: vs. #11 Florida (4-2)

8. LSU (6-1) L 37-43 (3 OT), Kentucky. Next week: vs. #18 Auburn (5-2)

9. West Virginia (5-1) Bye. Next week: vs. Mississippi State (4-3)

10. Arizona State (7-0) W 44-20, Washington.  Next week: Bye.

11. Florida (4-2) Bye

12. Cal (5-1) L 28-31, Oregon State

13. Virginia Tech (6-1) W 43-14, Duke

14. USC (5-1) W 20-13, Arizona

15. Kansas (6-0) W 58-10, Baylor

16. Hawaii (7-0) W 42-35 (OT), San Jose State

17. Texas Tech(6-1) W 35-7, Texas A&M

18. Auburn (5-2) W 9-7, Arkansas

19. Missouri(5-1) L 31-41, Oklahoma

20. Michigan (5-2) W 48-21, Purdue

21. Tennessee (4-2) W 33-21, Mississippi State

22. Texas (5-2) W 56-3, Iowa State

23. Virginia (6-1) W 17-16, Connecticut

24. Penn State (5-2) W 38-7, Wisconsin

25. Kansas State (4-2) W 47-20, Colorado

My Next Ten

Georgia, Boise State, Maryland, Cincinnati, Rutgers, Michigan State, Illinois, Wake Forest, Connecticut, Navy