Gotta love the contradictions

[TigerGlide 1]

1. USC (3-0)

W, Arizona 20-3

next game: at Washington State

It’s sort of amazing that USC can play two sluggish games against Nebraska and at Arizona and still win with ease. The defense is better than it’s been in past years, but the offense isn’t quite up to snuff thanks to a shaky running game. Dropped passes, missed opportunities, and not enough big plays might make some Trojan fans worry about this week’s game at Washington State. There’s reason to be concerned against the high-powered Cougars.

2. Ohio State (4-0)

W, Penn State 28-6

next game: at Iowa

Ohio State certainly didn’t look like the nation’s number one team against Penn State. The Nittany Lions didn’t show much on offense yet still ran well and had a chance to win late. Give the Buckeyes credit for coming through late and sealing the win, but this week’s battle at Iowa will be the real test.

3. Auburn (4-0)

W, Buffalo 38-7

next game: at South Carolina

No argument here is you want to put Auburn number two. The win over LSU will look better and better as the year goes on, but the real test is coming up soon against Florida. An impressive win at South Carolina next week would do wonders to start proving to doubters that this is a real-deal national title contender.

4. LSU (3-1)

W, Tulane 49-7

next game: Mississippi State

A legitimate case could be made that Auburn is the number one team in the nation right now and LSU is number two. No one throttles the mediocre like the Tigers, and it should have few problems with Mississippi State next week.

5. Michigan (4-0)

W, Wisconsin 27-13

next game: at Minnesota

How good does that Notre Dame win look now? Don’t get too fired up over that; Michigan State choked and the Irish still gave up way too many big plays. In other words, people are going to make a bigger deal out of that win than it probably deserves. Be careful of the trip to Minnesota.

6. Florida (4-0)

W, Kentucky 26-7

next game: Alabama

While this is certainly a great team, it seems to be missing something to put it ahead of Auburn, LSU and Michigan. There will be more than a few chances ahead to prove it’s a major player in the national title race. Blowing past Alabama would be a good start.

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Although I think our Tigers need to just keep winning and let things work out, it is funny to read this stuff. Take note at the Jab they give Notre Dame in the Michigan paragraph.