Chris Dufresne’s top 25 college football rankings

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A win is not always a win and sometimes the loser can plead guilty with an explanation. It should mean something that Florida and Oklahoma played poorly in victory while Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh and Oregon State distinguished themselves in defeat. The polls will even out over time, but weekly blips and missteps will be logged and filed.

1. Boise State 1-0; Offense seems to play well on green fields, too. (1)

2. Ohio State 1-0; Ref from last meeting with Miami will dot the “i” with his penalty hanky. (2)

3. Nebraska 1-0; Beating Hilltoppers not the same as reaching the mountain top. (3)

4; Texas Christian 1-0; Sorry ‘Bama, this is what frogs do…leap. (5)

5. Alabama 1-0; Docked for beating up on more WAC teams (so far) than Boise State. (4)

6. Oregon 1-0; Call off the season if Ducks are as good as they looked. (9)

7. Texas 1-0; New offense: Mack takes air out of ball and players don leather helmets. (8)

8. Iowa 1-0; There’s nothing better than Iowa vs. Iowa State…in wrestling. (10)

9; Miami 1-0; This week’s it’s all about the “U’ at “The Shoe.” (11)

10. Wisconsin 1-0; Got out of Vegas without losing their shirts or the game. (13)

11. Georgia Tech 1-0; QB completed one pass last week and was the star of the game. (14)

12. Florida State 1-0; Home opener reminded of that old sitcom: “Samford and sun.” (15)

13. Virginia Tech 0-1; Hokies really have no reason to hang their gobblers. (7)

14. Florida 1-0; Offense best described as “three quarters and a cloud of dust.” (6)

15. Oklahoma 1-0; Same goal as in 2000 title game: hold Florida State to less than a field goal. (12)

16. Utah 1-0; Big win over Pitt earns Utes Pac-11 team of week honors. (23)

17. Arkansas 1-0; Hogs throw the Mallet down on poor old Tennessee Tech. (17)

18. Auburn 1-0; Tigers are 15-0 against Sun Belt but only 5-7 vs. Rust Belt. (18)

19. Stanford 1-0; Harbaugh vs. Neuheisel means getting down to brash tacks. (19)

20. Houston 1-0; QB Keenum looked sharp in recent Texas State UnFair game. (22)

21. USC 1-0; “Bleep my dad says” not new fall show starring Lane Kiffin. (20)

22. Pittsburgh 0-1; Program’s last four losses are by total of 14 points. (21)

23. Oregon State 0-1; Beavers fought TCU big tooth and nail. (16)

24. South Carolina 1-0 /Jacksonville State 1-0; One of these Gamecocks defeated Ole Miss. (NR)

25; Penn State 1-0; Secretary at museum tells Paterno that Bear’s desk is ready to see him. (NR)

Dropped out: Navy 0-1 (24), Washington 0-1 (25).

Moved in: South Carolina/Jacksonville State, Penn State.