BCS Rankings 2010: Auburn Leaps Boise State, and Oregon Is Still Disrespected

Auburn is the new No. 1 ranked team in the new Week 9 2010 BCS rankings, after previous No. 1 Oklahoma lost to Missouri yesterday.

Auburn's rise to the top of the computer rankings was unexpected to many, but their quality wins vs. ranked teams cannot be overlooked.

Boise State will always be a major talking point during the ongoing BCS controversy, and this week added fuel to the fire.

The Broncos are now No. 3 in the most current rankings, which were announced Sunday night.

Next, I will discuss five things we learned from these rankings, and how they affect the remainder of the college football season.

1.) An Undefeated Auburn Will Play For The National Title

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AUBURN, AL - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Cameron Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers stiff arms Karnell Hatcher #37 of the LSU Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Auburn now has the inside track to the BCS national title game.

As a member of the SEC, Auburn plays quality opponents almost every week, and many of them are currently top 25 ranked schools.

Auburn has already beaten four teams who are currently ranked in the top 25 of the latest BCS standings, No. 12 LSU, No. 19 Arkansas, No. 20 South Carolina and No. 21 Mississippi State.

Those are some very impressive wins, and they have yet to play Alabama, who are one of the best teams in the country.

If Auburn were to beat Alabama and win the SEC title game, the Tigers will have earned the right to play for the BCS championship.

2.) Boise State Cannot Help Itself Anymore

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BOISE, ID - SEPTEMBER 25: Linebacker Billy Derome #25 of the Boise State Broncos leads his team onto the field before the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Bronco Stadium on September 25, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty I

Boise State is trying to become the first-ever school from a non-BCS conference to reach the BCS title game.

The Broncos have already made multiple BCS bowl games, including last year's win over TCU in the Fiesta Bowl.

Boise is currently ranked third in the latest BCS poll, after being leapfrogged by Oklahoma last week, and Auburn this week. 

Boise State is in the midst of their cupcake WAC schedule, and has no quality teams remaining to play.

All Boise can do is hope other teams lose, but even if Oregon or Auburn were to fall, teams like Alabama and Wisconsin could jump them.

The Broncos could beat any team in the country on a neutral field, but unfortunately, it's unlikely they'll play for the BCS title game.

3.) The BCS Computers Are Quite Inconsistent

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FORT WORTH, TX - OCTOBER 23: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs passes the ball against the Air Force Falcons at Amon G. Carter Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

The BCS rankings are comprised of several computer rankings.

Strangely, several of the computers differ greatly in their rankings, and some have different teams rated number one.

The Billingsley computer ranking has a top five of TCU at No. 1, followed in order by Auburn, Alabama, Boise State, and LSU.

This computer is laughable, and further proves why the BCS system is an epic failure.

Auburn, the number one overall team is ranked first in three computer rankings (Anderson & Hester, Colley Matrix, and Wolfe), while Missouri is No. 1 in two computers, despite being ranked sixth overall in the BCS standings.

These computer rankings are an embarrassment to college football. If the BCS does not find a way to consistently rank these teams, how are we to know which computer to believe?

4.) Alabama Still a BCS Title Contender

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KNOXVILLE, TN - OCTOBER 23: Marquis Maze #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs with the ball during the SEC game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Neyland Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

The Alabama Crimson Tide may still be the best team in college football. The BCS computers have rated the Crimson Tide as the best one loss team.

With their brutal SEC schedule well underway, winning the conference could allow Alabama to claim a top 2 BCS spot. 

Auburn and Alabama still have to play each other, and if Alabama beat the Tigers, they could be on their way to the BCS title game.

While coach Nick Saban and his players are not undefeated, they have plenty to be hopeful about, because if any of the top teams lose, Alabama has the most to gain.

The Tide are currently seventh in the BCS rankings, but could climb a spot each week going forward.

5.) Oregon Is Being Disrespected

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EUGENE, OR - OCTOBER 21: The Oregon Duck mascot is lifted into the crowd during the game against the UCLA Bruins on October 21, 2010 at the Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Oregon was the No. 1 ranked team in multiple polls heading into week 9, but find themselves looking up at the No. 1 BCS spot.

Oregon has displayed historic offensive numbers, and have quality wins in a competitive Pac-10 conference, including a strong win vs. Stanford.

If the Ducks finish their season unbeaten, they could still not play for the BCS title this January.

Teams like Auburn, Wisconsin, Alabama, and Boise State could all jump Oregon during the next few weeks.

Oregon can put up 50 points on anyone, and it would be wrong to deny them a shot to play for the national title, if they win the Pac-10 unbeaten. 

BCS Mayhem at an All-Time High

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EVANSTON, IL - OCTOBER 23: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Michigan State Spartans rolls out to look for receiver against the Northwestern Wildcats at Ryan Field on October 23, 2010 in Evanston, Illinois. Michigan State defeated Northwestern 35-27. (Photo by Jonat

Every year, it seems the BCS gives fans and players more reasons to hate it, and 2010 has become no exception.

Consistency is something you need in these rankings, and we are not getting that right now.

Teams are being unfairly disrespected who have no losses, and have multiple quality wins.

Can we trust the BCS? After 2010, we will finally see the BCS computer rankings are unable to determine the two best teams in the country. 

Whether the college presidents choose to change the system, is another matter entirely.