BCS Rankings Week 14: Predicting How the Top 25 Will Change by Next Week

Just one more week to go before the BCS bowl games are solidified.

There have been some big winners, big losers and some teams who are just fine where they are.

Auburn is now No. 1 after its come-from-behind victory at Alabama. Oregon is No. 2 and is still undefeated. TCU is still No. 3 as an undefeated.

Boise State dropped a full seven spots to No. 11 after their 34-31 overtime loss against Nevada on Friday. It was the first time they had lost in their last two seasons.

But, despite all of this movement, we've still got another week left! I can't contain myself! The suspense!

Here are my predictions of how the Top 25 will change after next week's games.

25. Northern Illinois

Last week: NR

This week: 25

Previous game:71-3 win against Eastern Michigan

Next game: vs. Miami (OH)

Miami (OH) doesn't score a lot of points. Northern Illinois, obviously, does. The Huskies are 11th in the country in points per game, at 39.3, and it's not just because of their 71-point output last week. They scored 59 and 65 the two weeks before that.

Predicted ranking: 24

24. West Virginia

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LOUISVILLE, KY - NOVEMBER 20: Geno Smith#12 of the West Virginia Mountaineers throws a pass during the Big East Conference game against the Louisville Cardinals at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy

Last week: NR

This week: 24

Previous game: 35-10 win at Pittsburgh

Next game: vs. Rutgers

West Virginia was ranked in the Top 25 to start the season. It just took the program a while to get back there. The Mountaineers lost to LSU by five points and lost to Connecticut by three points in overtime. At 8-3, they're not a bad squad, and should have no problem with 4-7 Rutgers.

Predicted ranking: 23

23. Arizona

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EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 26: Defensive end Brandon Bair #88 of the Oregon Ducks hits quarterback Nick Foles #8 of the Arizona Wildcats in the fourth quarter of the game at Autzen Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Eugene, Oregon. The Ducks won the game 48-29. (

Last week: 21

This week: 23

Previous game: 48-29 loss at Oregon

Next game: vs. Arizona State

I see an upset in the making right here. Arizona State has lost by a combined six points to Wisconsin, USC and Stanford. They've played all these teams down to the wire. Arizona is coming off a gigantic loss to Oregon and they also got blown out by Stanford.

Predicted ranking: NR

22. Mississippi State

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 13: Running back Vick Ballard #28 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs rushes upfield against the Alabama Crimson Tide November 13, 2010 at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Last week: 25

This week: 22

Previous game: 31-23 win at Mississippi

Next game: Regular season over

Predicted ranking: 21

21. Florida State

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TALLAHASSEE, FL - NOVEMBER 27: Christian Ponder #7 of the Florida State Seminoles looks for a play from the sidelines during a game against the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Tallahassee, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/

Last week: 22

This week: 21

Previous game: 31-7 win vs. Florida

Next game: vs. No. 15 Virginia Tech

Although I love underdogs as a principle, I don't see any way FSU is going to beat Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech has won their last 10 games and are pumped to get into a bowl game.

Predicted ranking: 22

20. 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. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Last week: 20

This week: 20

Previous game: 17-16 win vs. Brigham Young

Next game: Regular season over

Predicted ranking:19

19. South Carolina

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GAINESVILLE, FL - NOVEMBER 13: Stephen Garcia #5 of the South Carolina Gamecocks waves to fans after winning a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 13, 2010 in Gainesville, Florida. The Gamecocks beat the Gators 36-14.

Last week: 18

This week: 19

Previous game: 29-7 win at Clemson

Next game: vs. No. 1 Auburn

The Gamecocks lost to Auburn 35-27 in Week 4. With the Tigers coming off an impressive win in Alabama and determined to get to the BCS championship game behind Cameron Newton, I'm gonna go out on a limb...and say Auburn destroys South Carolina. Okay, that's not going out on a limb, at all.

Predicted ranking: 20

18. Texas A&M

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AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 25: Running back Cyrus Gray #32 of Texas A&M holds off University of Texas defensive end Sam Acho #81 during the second half at Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 25, 2010 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Darren Carroll/

Last week: 17

This week: 18

Previous game: 24-17 win at Texas

Next game: Regular season over

Predicted ranking:18

17. Nevada

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LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 02: Quarterback Colin Kaepernick #10 of the Nevada Reno Wolf Pack celebrates with fans after defeating the UNLV Rebels 44-26 at Sam Boyd Stadium October 2, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Last week: 19

This week: 17

Previous game: 34-31 OT win vs. No. 4 Boise State

Next game: at Louisiana Tech

Nevada was the first team in two years to beat Boise State on Nov. 26. They've played well all year. You can say whatever you want about the missed Boise State field goal that sent the game into overtime, Nevada played well enough to win that game. I'd be shocked if they lost to Louisiana Tech.

Predicted ranking: 17

16. Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Greg McElroy #12 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts a throwing for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Last week: 11

This week: 16

Previous game: 28-27 loss vs. No. 2 Auburn

Next game: Regular season over

Tough loss to Auburn. Not the greatest way to go into a bowl game for a team with a lot of pride.

Predicted ranking: 16

15. 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

Last week: 16

This week: 15

Previous game: 37-7 win vs. Virginia

Next game: vs. Florida State

Virginia Tech should roll through this game. The Hokies have been playing great football ever since their first two games. Ten straight wins and counting.

Predicted ranking: 15

14. Oklahoma State

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STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Brandon Weeden #3 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys looks for an open receiver against the Oklahoma Sooners at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Image

Last week: 9

This week: 14

Previous game: 47-41 loss vs. No. 13 Oklahoma

Next game: Regular season over

Predicted ranking: 14

13. Nebraska

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LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Taylor Martinez #3 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers throw downfield during first half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Nebraska Defeated Missouri 31-17. (Photo by Eric Fran

Last week: 15

This week: 13

Previous game: 45-17 win vs. Colorado

Next game: vs. No. 9 Oklahoma

At home, I'm giving this game to the Cornhuskers in an upset. Oklahoma's coming off a huge win against Oklahoma State, but don't forget Nebraska also beat Oklahoma State-scoring 51 points in the process—and also beat Missouri, who Oklahoma lost to. I think Taylor Martinez and Bo Pelini have moved on from their debacle against Texas A&M.

Predicted ranking: 9

12. Missouri

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

Last week: 14

This week: 12

Previous game: 35-7 win vs. Kansas

Next game: Regular season over

Predicted ranking: 13

11. Boise State

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BOISE, ID - NOVEMBER 19: Kellen Moore #11 of the Boise State Broncos passes against the Fresno State Bulldogs at Bronco Stadium on November 19, 2010 in Boise, Idaho. (Photo by Otto Kitsinger III/Getty Images)

Last week: 4

This week: 11

Previous game: 34-31 OT loss at Nevada

Next game: vs. Utah State

I expect Kellen Moore and the Broncos to come out firing in their last game of the season after losing for the first time in two years to Nevada last week. Although I do believe what was being done to Boise State was a crime-ranked No. 4 after two years of going undefeated—the Nevada loss warrants a drop in the BCS rankings, albeit seven spots is a little harsh. I mean, they did beat Virginia Tech this year. I expect this to be a blowout game for the Broncos.

Predicted ranking: 11

10. LSU

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Stevan Ridley #34 of the Louisiana State University Tigers reacts after scoring the go-ahead toucdown in the final minutes of the fourth quarter against the Ole Miss Rebels at Tiger Stadium on November 20, 2010 in Baton Rou

Last week: 5

This week: 10

Previous game: 31-23 loss at Arkansas

Next game: Regular season over

Not a great way to end the regular season, but LSU will have no problem getting into a bowl game.

Predicted ranking: 10

9. Oklahoma

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STILLWATER, OK - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Landry Jones #12 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks for an open receiver against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Boone Pickens Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The Sooners beat the Cowboys 47-41. (

Last week: 13

This week: 9

Previous game: 47-41 win at No. 9 Oklahoma State

Next game: vs. No. 13 Nebraska

I think Oklahoma has a good chance to pull this one off in what will probably be one of the closest games of the week, but I'm giving this game to Nebraska based on their entire season, not on just the one (albeit uplifting) win against Oklahoma State.

Predicted ranking: 12

8. Michigan State

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STATE COLLEGE, PA - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Kirk Cousins #8 of the Michigan State Spartans walks to the sideline during a game against the Penn State Nittany Lions on November 27, 2010 at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pennsylvania. The Spartans won 28

Last week: 10

This week: 8

Previous game: 28-22 win at Penn State

Next game: Regular season over

The Spartans shouldn't have any trouble getting into a bowl game.

Predicted ranking: 8

7. Arkansas

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COLUMBIA, SC - NOVEMBER 06: Ryan Mallett #15 of the Arkansas Razorbacks against the South Carolina Gamecocks during their game at Williams-Brice Stadium on November 6, 2010 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Last week: 12

This week: 7

Previous game: 31-23 win vs. LSU

Next game: Regular season over

What a way to end the season, eh? Arkansas should be fun to watch come bowl time.

Predicted ranking: 7

6. 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.

Last week: 8

This week: 6

Previous game: 37-7 win vs. Michigan

Next game: Regular season over

Beat Michigan in what turns out to be the game media and fans alike call for Wolverine coach Rich Rodriguez' head? Mission accomplished.

Predicted ranking: 6

5. Wisconsin

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IOWA CITY, IA - OCTOBER 23: Running back John Clay #32 of the Wisconsin Badgers celebrates with fans after Wisconsin's victory over the University of Iowa at Kinnick Stadium on October 23, 2010 in Iowa City, Iowa. Wisconsin won 31-30 over Iowa. (Photo by

Last week: 7

This week: 5

Previous game: 70-23 win vs. Northwestern

Next game: Regular season over

Nothing like scoring 70 points to finish off the regular season. Wisconsin's for real.

Predicted ranking: 5

4. Stanford

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PALO ALTO, CA - NOVEMBER 27: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates after they scored a touchdown during their game against the Oregon State Beavers at Stanford Stadium on November 27, 2010 in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Get

Last week: 6

This week: 4

Previous game: 38-0 win vs. Oregon State

Next game: Regular season over

Shutting out a previously ranked team has got to feel good. That No. 4 ranking has got to feel swell, too.

Predicted ranking: 4

3. TCU

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ALBUQUERQUE, NM - NOVEMBER 27: Jake Kirkpatrick #76 and Andy Dalton #14 of the TCU Horned Frogs celebrate the win against the University of New Mexico Lobos on November 27, 2010 at University Stadium in Albuquerque, New Mexico. TCU won 66-17. (Photo by Er

Last week: 3

This week: 3

Previous game: 66-17 win at New Mexico

Next game: Regular season over

Predicted ranking: 3

2. Oregon

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EUGENE, OR - NOVEMBER 26: LaMichael James #21 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates a touchdown run against the Arizona Wildcats on November 26, 2010 at the Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

Last week: 1

This week: 2

Previous game: 48-29 win vs. No. 21 Arizona

Next game: at Oregon State

Their 48-29 win against Arizona was only trumped by Auburn's 28-27 come-from-behind victory at Alabama. Can't really fault the BCS for flipping Oregon and Auburn. Oregon State is 5-6 and although the Beavers have had wins against Arizona and USC, they aren't in the same league (figuratively) as Oregon.

Predicted ranking: 2

1. Auburn

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers rushes against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Last week: 2

This week: 1

Previous game: 28-27 OT win at No. 11 Alabama

Next game: vs. No. 19 South Carolina

Nothing like coming back from a 24-0 deficit to go into the SEC championship game. South Carolina is a decent team, but not a great team. A loss here for Auburn would be a major disappointment.

Predicted ranking: 1