Pool's Poll....Whatever Week This Is

 College football is back, for almost everyone, well maybe in November for some. Unless you cheer for New Mexico State, UConn, or Old Dominion, you'll be seeing your favorite gridiron team out there for at least 6 games in this bizarre season.

Bizarre doesn't even begin to explain how some schools have taken advantage of TV time and playing more than zero games to advance to school bests in these here rankings. The UTEP Miners have already won one more game (3) than they have in the last three seasons combined (2). The ACC has 6 teams, the SEC has four, but it's Conference USA that has taken advantage the most with 5 teams in this ranking. The Big 12 is blowing their chance to shine as no one actually wants to win this conference.

Here's a look at this week's bizarre rankings for the season so far (disclaimer, no Big Ten, MAC, PAC-12, or Mountain West teams are considered for the rankings until they play):

1.) North Carolina (2-0, WP 32, LP 0)

Last Week Rank: 6

Last Week Opponent: 26-22 win over Boston College

A note: The Tar Heels picked off the game-tying two-point conversion attempt and ran it back for two points of their own.

Up Next: Va Tech (No. 18, 2-0)

2.)   Miami (3-0, WP 36.3, LP 0)

LWR: 3

LWO: Bye

A note: Transfer QB D'Eriq King has been a great addition to the program.

Up Next: Clemson (No. 5, 3-0)

3.) Air Force (1-0, WP 39, LP 0)

LWR: NR (hadn't played a game)

LWO: 40-7 win over Navy for the first round of Commander-In-Cheif's Trophy

A note: The first Mountain West team to play a game and they crushed a rival.

Up Next: San Jose State (10/24)

4.) Alabama (2-0, WP 45.5, LP 0)

LWR: 12

LWO: 52-24 thumping of Texas A&M

A note: They are taking no prisoners already in the SEC.

Up Next: Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss (No. 46, 1-1)

5.) Clemson (3-0, WP 46, LP 0)

LWR: 9

LWO: 41-23 win over Virginia

A note: They'll help identify if Miami is a real threat in the ACC.

Up Next: Miami (No. 2, 3-0)

6.)Marshall (3-0, WP 47, LP 0)

LWR: 5

LWO: Bye

A note: Believe it or not, they have a win against a ranked opponent already this season.

Up Next: Western Kentucky (No. 112, 1-2)

7.) BYU (3-0, WP 50.3, LP 0)

LWR: 11

LWO: 45-14 win over La Tech

A note: The Cougars have outscored their opponents 148-24.

Up Next: UTSA (No. 23, 3-1)

8.) Georgia (2-0, WP 58, LP 0)

LWR: NR

LWO: 27-6 throttling of Auburn

A note: The quarterback situation might be in flux, but the defense has allowed 16 points in two games.

Up Next: Tennessee (No. 16, 2-0)

9.) Louisiana (3-0, WP 58.3, LP 0)

LWR: 8

LWO: Bye

A note: Unlike Oklahoma, they did win at Iowa State.

Up Next: Coastal Carolina (No. 11, 3-0)

10.) Notre Dame (2-0, WP 63.5, LP 0)

LWR: 10

LWO: COVID-19

A note: They haven't played in two weeks because of a coronavirus outbreak that has even hit top administrators.

Up Next: Florida State (No. 114, 1-2)

11.) Coastal Carolina (3-0, WP 63.7, LP 0)

LWR: 17

LWO: 52-23 over Arkansas State

A note: Kansas State couldn't beat Arkansas State, but the Chanticleers could. They're also 1-0 in the Big 12 after they went to Lawrence and beat Kansas to open the season.

Up Next: Louisiana (No. 9, 3-0)

12.) SMU (4-0, WP 72.3, LP 0)

LWR: 24

LWO: 30-27 win over Memphis

A note: After six years of misery, the Mustangs finally beat Memphis, and this time, a ranked Tigers team at that.

Up Next: Tulane (10/16)

13.) Cincinnati (3-0, WP 77.3, LP 0)

LWR: 25

LWO: 28-7 over USF.

A note: The Bearcats had 5 interceptions against the Bulls.

Up Next: Tulsa (10/17)

14.) Oklahoma State (3-0, WP 85.3, LP 0)

LWR: 13

LWO: 47-7 pounding of Kansas

A note: The only unscathed Big 12 team left in the conference.

Up Next: Baylor (10/17)

15.)  Liberty (3-0, WP 87.7, LP 0)

LWR: 14

LWO: 28-7 over North Alabama (FCS)

A note: A weak schedule has them primed to be in the Top 25 for at least a few more weeks.

Up Next: Louisiana Monroe (No. 126, 0-4)

16.) Tennessee (2-0, WP 93, LP 0)

LWR: 16

LWO: 35-12 over Missouri

A note: QB Jarrett Guarantano is having a much better start to his season this year.

Up Next: Georgia (No. 8, 2-0)

17.) Florida (2-0, WP 101.5, LP 0)

LWR: 19

LWO: 38-24 over South Carolina

A note: The schedule gets a little hard with three ranked opponents in their next four games.

Up Next: Texas A&M (No. 44, 1-1)

18.) Virginia Tech (2-0, WP 105.5, LP 0)

LWR: 22

LWO: 38-31 over Duke

A note: They've been without players and coaches for both games due to COVID-19, but have still managed to win shorthanded.

Up Next: UNC (No. 1, 2-0)

19.) Florida Atlantic (1-0, WP 110, LP 0)

LWR: NR

LWO: 21-17 over Charlotte

A note: They're one of only 19 teams that hasn't lost a game they've played, so that's got to count for something.

Up Next: Southern Miss (No. 115, 1-3)

20.) Pitt (3-1, WP 54, LP 37)

LWR: 7

LWO: 30-29 loss to NCST

A note: A heartbreaking loss in the final minute to NCST kept them from a 4-0 start.

Up Next: Boston College (No. 31, 2-1)

21.) UAB (3-1, WP 73.7, LP 32)

LWR: NR

LWO: 21-13 win over UTSA

A note: Handed the Roadrunners their first loss of the season.

Up Next: WKU (10/17)

22.) Army (3-1, WP 87.3, LP 16)

LWR: NR

LWO: 55-23 over Abilene Christian (FCS)

A note: The option is alive and well as they've scored over 37 points in all three wins.

Up Next: Citadel (FCS)

23.) UTSA (3-1, 92.3 WP, 34 LP)

LWR: 21

LWO: Lost 21-13 to UAB

A note: The Roadrunners can tie their win total from last season with just one more victory.

Up Next: BYU (No. 7, 3-0)

24.) UTEP (3-1, WP 93, LP 12)

LWR: NR

LWO: Bye

A note: Ok so 2 of their wins are against FCS opponents, but that hasn't always been a guaranteed win in the last three seasons.

Up Next: La Tech (No. 33, 2-1)

25.)NCST (2-1, WP 21.5, LP 33)

LWR: NR

LWO: 30-29 squeaker against Pitt.

A note: They have been dangerously close to going 0-3, but good teams win close games.

Up Next: Virginia (No. 42, 1-1)

Next 5: Kansas State, Iowa State, West Virginia, Texas, Tulane

Dropped Out: Mississippi St, Auburn, Memphis, Texas, Virginia, Boston College, La Tech