2010 College Football Week Three: My Power Top 25 Rankings

After yet another thrilling week of college football, things seem to have shaken up yet again. Oklahoma, Alabama, and Ohio State emerged among the dominant teams, while others like Virginia Tech, Florida State, and Georgia Tech (notice a coincidence?), struggled. Here's my first edition of the Top 25 Power Poll.

#25: Air Force Falcons

Last Week: 35-14 Win vs. Brigham Young

This Week: at #7 Oklahoma

Air Force's offense, led by star running back Asher Clark, has been dynamic, especially last week as they dismantled a historically strong BYU team in MWC conference play. Right now, the Falcons look to be the best of the three military academies, especially after Navy's recent loss to Maryland.

#24: Fresno State Bulldogs

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BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 28: Head Coach Pat Hill of the Fresno State Bulldogs looks on during their game against the Boise State Broncos on November 28, 2008 at Bronco Stadium in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

Last Week: Idle

This Week: at Utah State

Despite losing superstar RB Ryan Mathews to the San Diego Chargers, the Bulldogs look to contend with Boise State after a nice 28-14 win over Cincinnati in week one.

#23: Georgia Bulldogs

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ATHENS, GA - SEPTEMBER 12: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Sanford Stadium on September 12, 2009 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Last Week: 6-17 Loss at #24 South Carolina

This Week: vs. #12 Arkansas

Remember, the Bulldogs are playing without their best player, WR A.J. Green, who is sitting out with a disciplinary issue from the NCAA. They put up a tough fight in Columbia this week against a very strong Gamecocks team.

#22: Oregon State Beavers

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 04: Running back Jacquizz Rodgers #1 of the Oregon State Beavers at Cowboys Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

This Week: Idle

Last Week: vs. Louisville

Oregon State is coming off of a tough week one loss against a good TCU team, but looks to rebound against Louisville and Boise State in upcoming weeks. This team is a dynamic one led by RB Jacquizz Rodgers.

#21: Houston Cougars

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 26: Quarterback Case Keenum #7 of the Houston Cougars scrambles against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Robertson Stadium on September 26, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images)

Last Week: 54-24 Win vs. UTEP

This Week: at UCLA

This team can score, and it's not just superstar QB Case Keenum that runs the offense. RB Bryce Beall led the way against UTEP on Thursday, with 195 yards rushing and 3 TD's.

#20: Arizona Wildcats

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SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 30: Barry Turner #99 of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers rushes after quarterback Nick Foles #8 of the University of Arizona Wildcats during the Pacific Life Holiday Bowl on December 30, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, C

Last Week: 52-6 Win over The Citadel

This Week: vs. #9 Iowa

Despite all of the hype of Matt Barkley, Jake Locker, and Andrew Luck, Arizona QB Nick Foles has emerged as an elite QB in the Pac-10 conference. That being said, it will be interesting to see what this Wildcats team can do against an aggressive Iowa defense, as opposed to Toledo or The Citadel.

#19: Florida Gators

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GAINESVILLE, FL - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback John Brantley #12 of the Florida Gators grabs the hand of Jeffery Demps #12 during a game against the South Florida Bulls at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sa

Last Week: 38-14 win over South Florida

This Week: at Tennessee

John Brantley is certainly not the same player that Tim Tebow was for the Gators and he has struggled to get into any groove so far this season. The way the Big East has performed this season, a 38-14 win over USF (which was much closer than the score), is not as impressive as it may sound. Tennessee may give them a better fight this weekend.

#18: Miami (FL) Hurricanes

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Jacory Harris #12 of the Miami Hurricanes slides in to avoid be tackled by Tyler Moeller #26 of the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Last Week: 24-36 loss at #2 Ohio State

This Week: at Pittsburgh

It really doesn't matter if your playing Ohio State or Ohio Wesleyan, throwing four interceptions in a game usually means you aren't going to win. That's just what Jacory Harris did this week against the #2 team in the country. They will have a very hard time in Pittsburgh if he doesn't improve, but may still be the favorite in a weak ACC.

#17: Louisiana State Tigers

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ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 04: A fan of the LSU Tigers against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Georgia Dome on September 4, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Last Week: 27-3 win at Vanderbilt

This Week: vs. Mississippi State

LSU was impressive this weekend, but did it against a very weak team from Nashville. That week one near collapse against a depleted North Carolina team still gives me my doubts for this team, especially in the incredibly strong SEC West.

#16: Michigan Wolverines

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SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 11: Denard Robinson #16 of the Michigan Wolverines looks for a receiver under pressure from Carlo Calabrese #44 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium on September 11, 2010 in South Bend, Indiana. Michigan defeat

Last Week: 28-24 Win at Notre Dame

This Week: vs. Massachusetts

Michigan still has some weaknesses especially in their secondary, and may have lost had it not been a strange injury to Notre Dame QB Dayne Crist, but beating the Irish in South Bend is always difficult and Denard Robinson hasn't done anything wrong yet this year.

#15: Stanford Cardinals

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PASADENA, CA - SEPTEMBER 11: Andrew Luck #12 of Stanford in a huddle against UCLA before the game at the Rose Bowl on September 11, 2010 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Last Week: 35-0 Win at UCLA

This Week: vs. Wake Forest

Stanford really hasn't been tested yet this year against Sacramento State and a weak team from UCLA, but they also haven't made anything interesting. Look once again for Andrew Luck to eliminate any doubts against a much inferior Wake Forest team on Saturday.

#14: Auburn Tigers

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Wide receiver Darvin Adams #89 of the Auburn Tigers stretches for a pass against the Northwestern Wildcats in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2010 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Last Week: 17-14 win at Mississippi State

This Week: vs. Clemson

Auburn wasn't all too impressive Thursday night, but anytime you beat another SEC team on the road it is an accomplishment. The Tigers look to contend with Alabama and Arkansas in the very strong SEC West, led by QB Cameron Newton and WR Darvin Adams.

#13: Utah Utes

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FORT WORTH, TX - NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Jordan Wynn #3 of the Utah Utes reacts in the second quarter of the game against the TCU Horned Frogs at Amon G. Carter Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Last Week: 38-10 Win vs. UNLV

This Week: at New Mexico

Jordan Wynn's availability is in question after injuring his thumb in Saturday's win, but the running back combo of Eddie Wide and Matt Asiata should be enough to get by a very weak New Mexico Lobos team. In order for the Utes to be an elite team, though, they need a healthy Wynn, who is one of the best QBs in the MWC.

#12: Arkansas Razorbacks

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 28: Quarterback Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks talks with his team during a time out against the LSU Tigers at Tiger Stadium on November 28, 2009 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Tigers defeated the Razorbacks 33-30

Last Week: 31-7 Win vs. Louisiana-Monroe

This Week: at Georgia

Ryan Mallett may be the best pure skilled QB in the country, and has already thrown for over 700 yards and 6 TD's against two cupcakes in the first two weeks. The Razorbacks will be put to the test Saturday, as SEC play begins against a strong Georgia Bulldogs team.

#11: South Carolina Gamecocks

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COLUMBIA, SC - SEPTEMBER 11: Tailback Marcus Lattimore #21 of the South Carolina Gamecocks (center with ball) is tackled by cornerback Brandon Boykin #2 and free safety Jakar Hamilton #23 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the game at Williams-Brice Stadium o

Last Week: 17-6 Win vs. #22 Georgia

This Week: vs. Furman

Marcus Lattimore has emerged not only as one of the best freshmen in the country, but possibly one of the best RBs in the SEC East. He could be the spark that leads South Carolina into the SEC title game for the first time.

#10: Iowa Hawkeyes

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 05: Quarterback Richy Stanzi #12 of the Iowa Hawkeyes looks to pass against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the FedEx Orange Bowl at Land Shark Stadium on January 5, 2010 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Iowa won 24-14. (Pho

Last Week: 35-7 win vs. Iowa State

This Week: at #24 Arizona

Iowa was the surprise team in the always strong Big-10 last year, but won't be able to take anyone by surprise this year. They've looked dominant thus far against inferior opponents from Eastern Illinois and Iowa State.

#9: Nebraska Cornhuskers

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LINCOLN, NE - SEPTEMBER 11: Nebraska Cornhuskers quarterback Taylor Martinez #3 runs for his first touchdown fo the day during first half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Defeated Idaho 38-17. (P

Last Week: 38-17 Win vs. Idaho

This Week: at Washington

Taylor Martinez and Roy Helu Jr. have formed a dynamic rushing attack for the rejuvenated Huskers in their last season in the Big 12. They will have a challenge in store for them next week, though, as they head to Seattle to play Jake Locker and the Huskies.

#8: Wisconsin Badgers

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LAS VEGAS - SEPTEMBER 04: John Clay #32 of the Wisconsin Badgers runs for yardage against Ronnie Paulo #36 and Mike Grant #25 of the UNLV Rebels during the first quarter of their game at Sam Boyd Stadium September 4, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Wisconsin

Last Week: 27-14 win vs. San Jose State

This Week: vs. Arizona State

I'm really high on this Wisconsin team despite a lackluster performance against SJSU last Saturday. John Clay is among the elite RBs in the Big 10, and Nick Toon, who was injured last week, and Scott Tolzein form a very solid passing game as well.

#7: Boise State Broncos

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LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 06: Quarterback Kellen Moore #11 of the Boise State Broncos prepares to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies at FedExField on September 6, 2010 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images)

Last Week: Idle

This Week: at Wyoming

The worst thing possible that could have happened to the Broncos happened Saturday when Virginia Tech lost to James Madison. Now they need to beat Oregon State handily in a few weeks in order to have any chance to beat out a one-loss team from a big conference for a national championship birth.

#6: Texas Christian Horned Frogs

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ARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 04: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs at Cowboys Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Last Week: 62-7 Win vs. Tennessee Tech

This Week: vs. Baylor

TCU has looked excellent thus far this year, beating a very good Oregon State team before destroying a poor FCS opponent in Tennessee Tech. After the Virginia Tech loss, they may appear to be the best team in a non BCS conference, passing out Boise State.

#5: Texas Longhorns

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HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 04: Quarterback Garrett Gilbert #7 of the Texas Longhorns during game action against the Rice Owls at Reliant Stadium on September 4, 2010 in Houston, Texas. Texas won 34-17. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Last Week: 34-7 Win vs. Wyoming

This Week: at Texas Tech

The Longhorns have looked solid so far, despite some learning curves from new QB Garrett Gilbert. Cody Johnson and Fozzie Whittaker have emerged as a very solid running duo to make it easier on Gilbert, who has potential to become one of the best.

#4: Oklahoma Sooners

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NORMAN, OK - SEPTEMBER 11: (L-R) DeMarco Murray #7 and Ryan Broyles #85 of the Oklahoma Sooners celebrate a touchdown against the Florida State Seminoles in the first quarter at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Norman, Ok

Last Week: 47-17 Win vs. Florida State

This Week: vs. Air Force

The Sooners erased just about any doubts people had after their tight win against Utah State, by absolutely dismantling a solid Christian Ponder-led Florida State team. DeMarco Murray could become a Heisman contender, as he is one of the most talented backs in the country.

#3: Oregon Ducks

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EUGENE, OR - DECEMBER 03: Running back LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks rushes with the ball past tackle Stephen Paea #54 of the Oregon State Beavers at Autzen Stadium on December 3, 2009 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Tom Hauck/Getty Images)

Last Week: 48-13 Win at Tennessee

This Week: vs. Portland State

If Tennessee and New Mexico showed so much difficulty stopping the running games of LaMichael James and Kenjon Barner, I can only imagine how FCS opponent Portland State is going to fare. Judging on last week Oregon is a legit Title contender, and James is a legit Heisman contender, end of story.

#2: Ohio State Buckeyes

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COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 2: Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes warms up before a game against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Ohio Stadium on September 2, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Last Week: 36-24 win vs. #12 Miami (FL)

This Week: vs. Ohio

The dominant Buckeyes will get a break this weekend with Ohio, after challenging themselves against a very good Miami Hurricane team. The defense did a great job pressuring Jacory Harris into 4 INTs, and Terrelle Pryor, for the most part, showed why he is one of the most dynamic QBs in college football.

#1: Alabama Crimson Tide

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - SEPTEMBER 11: Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes against Drew Astorino #28 and Stephon Morris #12 of the Penn State Nittany Lions at Bryant-Denny Stadium on September 11, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin

Last Week: 24-3 win vs. Penn State

This Week: at Duke

The Crimson Tide are still the team to beat, despite still not having Mark Ingram, after a convincing win against Penn State. An upcoming stretch of at Arkansas, vs. Florida, and at South Carolina could prove to be trouble for the Tide, who look to double up on their undefeated season a year ago.