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by **AmphibiousRodent** on Mon Nov 28, 2011 1:34 pm

Your wins over top 25 teams are only for teams ranked when you play them. If you play a good, unranked team that is ranked later, I figure that team's contribution to your strength of schedule should even that out.

by **blindman30** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 11:06 am

AmphibiousRodent wrote:Your wins over top 25 teams are only for teams ranked when you play them. If you play a good, unranked team that is ranked later, I figure that team's contribution to your strength of schedule should even that out.

Just wondering. Think thats why some of the RPI seem weird. A team could actually have beaten 5 teams with a 8-1 record and still be computed lower than a team who has beat 5 under 500 teams that were ranked early.

Just trying to help some for next season. Either way like that your running it.

by **Pixar** on Tue Nov 29, 2011 3:02 pm

#3 Msu travels to #15 Iowa for a tough road game to decide how good they really are. it was a close one but MSU comes through in the clutch beating Iowa

by **swimmerdude99** on Thu Dec 01, 2011 12:24 am

My opponent has not joined any games from this week.

by **buck6969** on Fri Dec 02, 2011 11:45 pm

UNC goes on the road and wins at NC State 36-33.

by **AmphibiousRodent** on Sat Dec 03, 2011 6:11 pm

Sorry I haven't updated yet this week. It's a very busy time at work. I'll get the rankings and standings updated, then new games sent out on Monday or early Tuesday.

by **plash.ricrem** on Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:28 pm

Rutgers continues its midseason turn around in hopes for a bowl game, as it knocks off Army at home in a close one...

by **HighlanderAttack** on Mon Dec 05, 2011 3:38 am

MWC SDSU at #19 CSU a close 15-10 win for CSU this week

by **AmphibiousRodent** on Mon Dec 05, 2011 9:26 pm

TEAM, CONF., W-L, RPI
1. Brigham Young Cougars, Ind., 9-0, 0.803
2. Michigan State Spartans, Big Ten, 9-1, 0.785
3. Iowa State Cyclones, Big-12, 9-0, 0.774
4. Ohio State Buckeyes, Big Ten, 9-1, 0.734
5. Ball State Cardinals, MAC, 9-1, 0.698
6. Buffalo Bulls, MAC, 8-1, 0.660
7. Boise State Broncos, MWC, 5-4, 0.656
8. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, WAC, 8-2, 0.656
9. Missouri Tigers, Big-12, 8-2, 0.649
10. UNLV Rebels, MWC, 6-3, 0.647
11. Colorado State Rams, MWC, 6-2, 0.642
12. Air Force Falcons, MWC, 8-2, 0.637
13. North Carolina Tar Heels, ACC, 9-1, 0.629
14. Tulsa Golden Hurricane, C-USA, 8-2, 0.626
15. Wyoming Cowboys, MWC, 7-2, 0.622
16. Vanderbilt Commadores, SEC, 7-2, 0.621
17. Kansas State Wildcats, Big-12, 7-3, 0.620
18. Duke Blue Devils, ACC, 8-2, 0.612
19. Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Ind., 6-4, 0.599
20. Michigan Wolverines, Big Ten, 8-2, 0.598
21. Iowa Hawkeyes, Big Ten, 6-4, 0.597
22. Stanford Cardinal, PAC-12, 6-3, 0.591
23. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders, Sun Belt, 7-2, 0.590
24. USC Trojans, PAC-12, 7-2, 0.581
25. South Carolina Gamecocks, SEC, 7-3, 0.568

On the cusp: UAB (6-4), Nevada (6-3), Toledo (6-3) and Central Michigan (7-4).

by **AmphibiousRodent** on Wed Dec 07, 2011 2:03 am

Week 12 games have been sent out, and I've put out another call to fill our two empty spots.

A few of this week's games could have a major impact on the playoff field. Here's a look at each conference.
ACC Atlantic: This Division is in disarray, with Clemson (5-5, 4-3 ACC) and Maryland (7-3, 4-3) leading. Clemson holds the head-to-head tiebreaker with a 33-9 win in Week 7.

ACC Coastal: What is this, basketball season? #13 North Carolina (9-1, 5-1) and #18 Duke (8-2, 5-1) are tied atop the standings. Duke faces third-place Georgia Tech (4-5, 4-2), then the two Tobacco Road schools face each other in Week 13.

Big-12: #3 Iowa State (9-0, 6-0 Big-12) has the leg up in this year's strongest conference so far, with #17 Kansas State (7-3, 5-2) the last remaining test. While Iowa State doesn't have it mathematically clinched, in reality Kansas State and #9 Missouri (8-2, 5-2) are fighting for second place and an at-large bid.

Big East: West Virginia (7-2, 5-0 Big East) has answered the call I issued in my half-way predictions by taking sole possession of first in the conference. The Mountaineers are inching closer to the Top 25 (they're #30 this week), and have a chance to knock off #25 South Carolina (7-3) this week. Pitt (6-3, 4-1) will challenge WVA for the conference title in Week 13.

Big Ten Legends: #2 Michigan State (9-1, 5-1 Big Ten) and #20 Michigan (8-2, 4-1) will win up tied if they win out, with Michigan's 46-29 win in Week 7 as the tiebreaker. But first Michigan has to get past #4 Ohio State (9-1, 5-1) in Week 13.

Big Ten Leaders: #4 Ohio State (9-1, 5-1) currently leads, but unheralded Penn State (4-5, 4-1) has come on strong in conference play and has a shot at knocking off the Buckeyes this week.

C-USA East: This week's game between Southern Miss (6-3, 4-1 CUSA) and UAB (6-4, 4-2) will determine the division title.

C-USA West: #14 Tulsa (8-2, 4-1 CUSA) and unranked Houston (7-2, 4-1) are tied for the lead, and will meet in Week 13 for the division title.

Independents: #1 BYU (9-0) is still on track for the top seed heading into the playoffs, as long as the Cougars can maintain a strong finish against three middle-of-the-road WAC teams. Meanwhile, #19 Notre Dame (6-4) is making a run at a playoff bid with a 5-1 record over its last six games.

MAC East: While #6 Buffalo (8-1, 3-1 MAC) doesn't have it clinched just yet, it would take a lot for either Kent State (4-4, 2-2) or Temple (4-6, 3-3) to overtake them.

MAC West: #5 Ball State (9-1, 4-1) has been solid all season, but a 30-28 loss to Western Michigan in Week 9 left the Cardinals tied with Central Michigan (7-4, 4-1) for the division lead. Ball State holds the tiebreaker with a 34-21 win in Week 8. Toledo (6-3, 3-1) is also in the mix.

Mountain West: The top two teams in the conference go head to head this week, with #10 UNLV (6-3, 3-1 MWC) visiting #12 Air Force (8-2, 4-1). The winner will have a major advantage in a conference with five, count 'em, FIVE ranked teams. #11 Colorado State (6-2, 2-1) is also lurking in the shadows.

PAC-12 North: Washington State (7-3, 5-2) has come out of nowhere to tie for the North lead with #22 Stanford (6-3, 5-2), but Stanford holds the tiebreaker with a 42-24 Week 7 win. Cal (6-3, 4-2) is also in the mix, and visits Stanford this week.

PAC-12 South: After catching up on his games, #24 USC (7-2, 5-1) is no longer undefeated, but still holds the South lead over Arizona State (6-4, 5-2).

SEC East: This division has been a slugfest, and #25 South Carolina (7-3, 5-2 SEC) has emerged as the top dog so far, with #16 Vanderbilt (7-2, 4-2) right behind. South Carolina holds the tiebreaker with a 34-28 Week 4 win over then-#2 Vanderbilt.

SEC West: If Arkansas (6-4, 3-2) is going to catch the inexplicable Mississippi State (5-5, 5-1), they will have to start this week when the teams meet on Arkansas' home map. On a side note, Ole Miss has three wins, two of them against ranked teams.

Sun Belt: Arkansas State 7-3, 4-2 Sun Belt) has a chance to knock #23 Middle Tennessee 7-2, 4-0) down a peg this week, but the Red Wolves and Florida Atlantic (5-3, 4-1) will need help from MTSU's remaining opponents (Florida International and North Texas) if they want to catch the Blue Raiders.

WAC: Nevada (6-3, 3-1 WAC) lost 44-33 to Hawaii last week, which let #8 Louisiana Tech (8-2, 4-1) hope again for a conference title. Nevada and LA Tech face off this week on Nevada's home map.

Conference strength:
Conf., nonconference W-L, PCNT
ACC, 19-23, .452
Big-12, 18-12, .600
Big East, 11-25, .306
Big Ten, 26-24, .520
C-USA, 24-22, .522
Independents, 23-15, .605
MAC, 28-24, .538
MWC, 23-16, .590
PAC-12, 16-19, .457
SEC, 20-23, .465
Sun Belt, 15-18, .455
WAC, 17-19, .472