SPEEDYLEE COLLEGE FOOTBALL RANKINGS

(Week 4)

          A major shakeup this week. Georgia moved up a spot to #1 after winning a tough game against Notre Dame, replacing Clemson, which also won. Clemson dropped one position. The remaining teams in the top six are the same. The action got started when Utah, formerly #7, lost to unranked Southern Cal on Friday and the Utes dropped to the Watchlist. Wisconsin’s victory over Michigan dropped the Wolverines from the top 10, allowing Michigan to join the Watchlist as well. Florida and Wisconsin moved to the big boy table.

1.     Georgia (4-0) defeated watchlisted Notre Dame, 23-17.

2.     Clemson (4-0) thumped Charlotte, 52-10.

3.     LSU (4-0) beat Vandy, 66-38.

4.     Alabama (4-0) beat Southern Mississippi, 49-7.

5.     Oklahoma (3-0) did not play, a smart move.

6.     Ohio State (4-0), desperate to move up, punished Miami of Ohio, 76-5.

7.     Auburn (4-0) beat Texas A&M, 28-20.

8.     Wisconsin (3-0) beat #8 Michigan 30-23.

9.     Florida (4-0) beat Tennessee, 34-3.

10.  Texas (3-1) beat Oklahoma State, 36-30.

WATCHLIST: Notre Dame (2-1), Utah (3-1), Michigan (2-1), Army (2-1).

NOTES: Wisconsin gave up 14 points against Michigan, the first points the Badgers have allowed this season. Wisconsin’s other victims were South Florida and Central Michigan. … Ohio State scored 42 points in the second quarter of its beat down of Miami. The score was 7-5 at the end of the first period. … Southern Cal’s victory over Utah came after the Trojans lost another starting quarterback to injury, compiled more than 100 yards worth of penalties and rushed for less than 20 yards. … Slippery Rock (3-0) blasted Millersville 49-0. … Games to watch next week: USC (3-1) vs. Washington (2-1), #4 Alabama (4-0) against Mississippi (2-1), Washington State (3-0) against watchlisted Utah (3-1).

HEISMAN WATCH: Oklahoma QB Jalen Hurts is the frontrunner for the award and Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa is also part of the conversation. Georgia QB Jake Fromm delivered when he had to against Notre Dame, arguably the stiffest opponent any of the three have faced this season, and should be among the front runners as well.

Not eligible: Penn State.