[OutsiderFan]

Pretty shocking to see Stanford over Michigan.  I think the Coaches Poll tells us how much the coaching community respects Bill Snyder teams.  And it makes clear nobody gives much credit for blowing out cupcakes.

My Top 10:

1. Bama - USC is as overrated as usual, but still a dominant win from defending champ
2. FSU - Most impressive win by pre-season Top 10 team, IMO
3. Clemson - if Auburn had a QB, they very well might have beat Clemson, but it was a road game against a very good defense
4. Ohio State - Meyer is as good a coach as Saban, IMO, and he knows what to do with talent; Oklahoma will be a test
5. Michigan - Might put them higher, but though the D is awesome, I question the QB a bit, and embarrassingly soft schedule
6. Stanford  - Second best win among pre-season Top 10, IMO, but I just think Michigan has more play making talent
7. Washington - I know it was Rutgers, but that game solidified them as legit, IMO, but Rutgers, Idaho, and Portland State?
8. Houston - There was a reason they were ranked no higher than #15 in the pre-season, and OU just didn't look very good
9. Georgia - Third best win of any pre-season Top 25 team
10. Louisville - Sure they blew out Charlotte, but the ACC had a great showing in the opening week; 2-1 vs. SEC

[OutsiderFan]

Pretty shocking to see Stanford over Michigan.  I think the Coaches Poll tells us how much the coaching community respects Bill Snyder teams.  And it makes clear nobody gives much credit for blowing out cupcakes.

My Top 10:

1. Bama - USC is as overrated as usual, but still a dominant win from defending champ
2. FSU - Most impressive win by pre-season Top 10 team, IMO
3. Clemson - if Auburn had a QB, they very well might have beat Clemson, but it was a road game against a very good defense
4. Ohio State - Meyer is as good a coach as Saban, IMO, and he knows what to do with talent; Oklahoma will be a test
5. Michigan - Might put them higher, but though the D is awesome, I question the QB a bit, and embarrassingly soft schedule
6. Stanford  - Second best win among pre-season Top 10, IMO, but I just think Michigan has more play making talent
7. Washington - I know it was Rutgers, but that game solidified them as legit, IMO, but Rutgers, Idaho, and Portland State?
8. Houston - There was a reason they were ranked no higher than #15 in the pre-season, and OU just didn't look very good
9. Georgia - Third best win of any pre-season Top 25 team
10. Louisville - Sure they blew out Charlotte, but the ACC had a great showing in the opening week; 2-1 vs. SEC