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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20:  Quarterback Jordan Jefferson #9 of the Louisiana State University Tigers is tripped up by Johnny Brown #20 of the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Gett
BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Jordan Jefferson #9 of the Louisiana State University Tigers is tripped up by Johnny Brown #20 of the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/GettKevin C. Cox/Getty Images

College Football Rankings: Who Is Overrated in the Week 13 Polls?

Ross ColemanNov 21, 2010

After an exciting slate of games yesterday, there has been a shake-up in both the AP and Coaches' Polls.

So who is overvalued? Who has made a jump inexplicably?

With just two regular season weeks left, these polls are extremely important in clearing up the muddy picture that this season has created.

Who do you think is ranked too high in this poll? Share your thoughts below.

10. Mississippi State

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GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 16:  Defensive back Dennis Thames #12 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates a 10 - 7 victory against the Florida Gators October 16, 2010 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Gainesville, Florida.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty I
GAINESVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 16: Defensive back Dennis Thames #12 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs celebrates a 10 - 7 victory against the Florida Gators October 16, 2010 Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty I

AP Rank: 25

Coaches' Rank: 25

After losing in double overtime to Arkansas on Saturday night, it is easy to make the case for the Bulldogs to stay in the rankings. However, only dropping four spots for a loss is a little light.

Mississippi State isn't outrageously ranked, but after failing to pull the upset, they needed to be dropped out of the rankings in both polls.

And with next week against Ole Miss, I thought they would likely jump back into the rankings next week, anyway.

9. Iowa

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IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 20:  Quarterback Ricky Stanzi #12 of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes signals a call at the line during second half action against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Ohio State won 2
IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Ricky Stanzi #12 of the University of Iowa Hawkeyes signals a call at the line during second half action against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Kinnick Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Ohio State won 2

AP Rank: 24

Coaches' Rank: 24

After losing their fourth game this season, I think it is time the Hawkeyes dropped out of the Top 25.

Iowa hasn't learned how to finish games this season. The Hawkeyes led in the fourth quarter of every single one of their four losses this season.

Anyone calling them a quality Big Ten opponent is kidding themselves.

6. Utah

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SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 20:  Quarterback Jordan Wynn #3 of the Utah Utes throws a pass against the San Diego State Aztecs at Qualcomm Stadium on November 20, 2010 in San Diego, California.  Utah won 38-34.  (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO - NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Jordan Wynn #3 of the Utah Utes throws a pass against the San Diego State Aztecs at Qualcomm Stadium on November 20, 2010 in San Diego, California. Utah won 38-34. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

AP Rank: 23

Coaches' Rank: 22

Saturday night Utah avoided a third straight loss by scoring 14 fourth-quarter points to come from behind against a feisty San Diego State team.

The Utes stayed in the same spot in the AP but moved up three spots in the Coaches' poll. The Coaches ranking is too high. Any impact that Utah could make this season was over with a loss to TCU.

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7. Arizona

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TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09:  Quarterback Nick Foles #8 of the Arizona Wildcats  during the college football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Arizona Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona.  The Beavers defeated the Wildcats 29-27.  (Photo by C
TUCSON, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Quarterback Nick Foles #8 of the Arizona Wildcats during the college football game against the Oregon State Beavers at Arizona Stadium on October 9, 2010 in Tucson, Arizona. The Beavers defeated the Wildcats 29-27. (Photo by C

AP Rank: 20

Coaches' Rank: 20

Arizona is the highest-ranked team with only seven wins. The Cats have been more mild than wild over the past few weeks, losing back-to-back games before getting a bye this week.

Things don't get any easier for the Wildcats, as they travel to top-ranked Oregon this weekend.

I think they should have stayed at about the same place they were last week, in the 22-23 range.

6. Missouri

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COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 13:  Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers carries the ball during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 13, 2010 at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.  (Photo by Jamie Squire/Gett
COLUMBIA, MO - NOVEMBER 13: Quarterback Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Missouri Tigers carries the ball during the game against the Kansas State Wildcats on November 13, 2010 at Faurot Field/Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Gett

AP Rank: 15

Coaches' Rank: 16

Missouri escaped with a win against Iowa State on Saturday. The Tigers only scored 14 points against a team that usually gives up twice that total.

Throw in the fact that Mizzou lost to Texas Tech earlier this season, and the Tigers are about five spots too high.

5. Virginia Tech

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MIAMI - NOVEMBER 20:  Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates with teammate Jarrett Boykin #81 after rushing for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Miami, Florida.  (Photo by M
MIAMI - NOVEMBER 20: Tyrod Taylor #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates with teammate Jarrett Boykin #81 after rushing for a touchdown during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by M

AP Rank: 13

Coaches' Rank: 14

The reason I think Virginia Tech is ranked too high is actually twofold.

First, they play in the ACC, the weakest BCS conference.

Secondly, any team that loses to an FCS school, like Tech did to James Madison, should be banned from the rankings for the rest of the season.

4. Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Wide receiver Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs 56 yards with a touchdown pass against the Mississippi State Bulldogs November 13, 2010 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.  (Photo by Al Messerschmidt
TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Wide receiver Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs 56 yards with a touchdown pass against the Mississippi State Bulldogs November 13, 2010 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt

AP Rank: 9

Coaches' Rank: 11

While I do think that Alabama is the best two-loss team in the country, it is a crime that the Crimson Tide is ranked ahead of Oklahoma State or Michigan State.

That isn't to say that Alabama couldn't prove me wrong. With a win over Auburn, they can.

But I just haven't seen enough from last year's champs to warrant them being ranked as high as they are.

3. Ohio State

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IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 20:  Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scrambles for yards under pressure from University of Iowa Hawkeyes defenders during the second half of play at Kinnick Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa.
IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 20: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes scrambles for yards under pressure from University of Iowa Hawkeyes defenders during the second half of play at Kinnick Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa.

AP Rank: 8

Coaches' Rank: 7

I can sign off on Ohio State's AP ranking. But I can't for the life of me understand how Ohio State jumps Stanford.

It isn't that the Big Ten is bad, but Stanford's only loss this season was to the consensus top-ranked team in the country on the road in a game that they really had a chance in.

Ohio State, meanwhile, lost to Wisconsin on the road in a game where they really didn't play well.

Just doesn't make any sense to me.

2. LSU

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20:  Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State University Tigers reacts after their 43-36 win over the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State University Tigers reacts after their 43-36 win over the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

AP Rank: 6

Coaches' Rank: 6

While LSU's only loss came on the road against Auburn, the Tigers have dodged a few bullets this season.

With a comeback against Tennessee earlier this year, a squeaker against Alabama and a comeback against Ole Miss, LSU and Les Miles are playing with house money.

It is only a matter of time before things start crashing down around them.

1. Wisconsin

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ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 20:  James White #20 of the Wisconsin Badgers looks for running room while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Wisconson won the game 48-28.  (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Ge
ANN ARBOR, MI - NOVEMBER 20: James White #20 of the Wisconsin Badgers looks for running room while playing the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Wisconson won the game 48-28. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Ge

AP Rank: 5

Coaches' Rank: 5

I really hope that Wisconsin gets to go to the Rose Bowl, and I really hope that they face Stanford in the Rose Bowl game because I really feel that the Cardinal are a better team. They may not have the running backs that Wisconsin has, but they do have a fantastic running back and the most NFL-ready quarterback in college football.

Granted, Ohio State beat Oregon last season in the Rose Bowl, but prior to that the last time the Big Ten beat the Pac-10 in the Granddaddy was in 2000 when Wisconsin beat, guess who, Stanford.

Wisconsin, congrats—you scored 83 against a 4-7 Indiana team. I just can't wait for the fall of Wisconsin in a bowl game.

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