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College football writer John Niyo has one of the 65 votes in this year’s Associated Press Top 25 poll. Here’s a breakdown of his weekly ballot:

1. Southern Cal (4-0): Has score to settle with Cal on Saturday.

2. Oklahoma (4-0): Four 100-yard games for freshman RB Peterson.

3. Texas (4-0): Brown gets another crack at Sooners.

4. Auburn (5-0): QB Campbell has matured into first-rate leader.

5. Miami (4-0): No quarterback controversy for Coker.

6. Georgia (4-0): Bulldogs get redemption for ‘03 losses to LSU.

7. Purdue (4-0): QB Orton still pitching perfect game.

8. Florida (3-1): Gators 5-0 vs. Arkansas in SEC.

9. Cal (3-0): Oregon State rout was first game in three weeks.

10. Florida State (3-1): QB Sexton passed first test as starter.

11. Wisconsin (5-0): Defense allowing 5.2 points per game.

12. Virginia (4-0): QB Hagans completing 76 percent of passes.

13. Arizona State (5-0): Bye week before huge game at USC.

14. Minnesota (5-0): Big Ten’s best rushing team to test Wolverines.

15. Utah (5-0): QB Smith is 14-1 as starter.

16. Boise State (5-0): Fresno State loss might hurt Broncos’ BCS chances.

17. Tennessee (3-1): Freshman QBs wilted under the lights at Auburn.

18. Michigan (4-1): Edwards glad he returned for senior year starring role.

19. Louisville (4-0): RB Shelton tied school record with five touchdowns.

20. Oklahoma State (4-0): Cowboys are plus-13 in turnover margin.

21. South Carolina (4-1): No penalties for Holtz’s team in victory at Alabama.

22. Virginia Tech (3-2): Hokies win another big game with special teams score.

23. West Virginia (4-1): Big East takes another hit with loss to Hokies.

24. Ohio State (3-1): First loss at Northwestern since 1958.

25. N.C. State (3-1): McLendon carried Wolfpack in OT victory.

[chuck 0]

I've always loved Detroit . .I'm flying through tomorrow . .

[WarEagleFL 0]

I'm surprised they don't have a 4-1 Michigan team at #1..

[big dude 0]

The Big Dude Times Post Gazette Appeal Journal says that is #1.

Bama, of course, is two places behind the last place team.