Elite Selection Playoff
After another weekend of losses for teams at the top has resulted in the Texas Longhorns emerging as the deserving number one in the ESP (for an explanation go here). The Longhorns sit atop all three ESP components, including the AV computer ranking (see below).
AV Computer Ranking
As mentioned above, the AV computer ranking has Texas in first, followed closely by Alabama. Trailing a bit further are the Oklahoma State Cowboys.
Strength of Schedule
Nebraska has taken over the most difficult schedule spot , followed closely by the Washington Huskies. After playing the toughest schedule in the country last year, Washington is following it up again this season with a daunting gauntlet of teams. Tulsa, BYU, and Ball State (not shown) are competing for the easiest schedule in the country. The Fighting Irish finish week seven with the 52nd ranked schedule. The details of quality wins/losses, adjusted win percentage, and margin of victory aren't shown in the interest of brevity.
