Separating undefeated contenders from pretenders
Which of these undefeated teams right now are the biggest frauds? LSU, Michigan, Michigan State or Oklahoma? How would you rank these teams, and how do you predict they will finish their seasons?
2. LSU (currently No. 12): Even the most devout Tigers fan must concede that this team is headed for a fall, what with its utter ineptitude at moving the ball and a daunting remaining schedule (at Florida, at Auburn, Alabama, at Arkansas). Win just one of those three with defense, however, and the Tigers are looking at a 9-3 record and top 20 ranking.
1. Michigan (currently No. 18): Sorry, Dan. At least you know it’s coming. Denard Robinson has been spectacular, but the Wolverines are entering the stretch of their schedule where he’ll no longer be able to do it alone, and the nation’s 102nd-ranked defense is in for a world of hurt. With Michigan State, Iowa, Penn State, Wisconsin and Ohio State all to come, 8-4 is probably the best-case scenario. But D-Rob could still win the Heisman. At least you’ve got that going for you.
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10/7/10
