Final Regular Season Rankings #1-120

[UNT Mean Green]

1. OHIO STATE (11-1)

Buckeyes gain ground – a lot of it – by not playing for two weeks. Next: BCS title game vs. LSU, Jan. 7.

2. LSU (11-2)

The Tigers won the SEC, then they got some help from pollsters to get into title game. Next: BCS title game vs. Ohio State, Jan. 7.

3. USC (10-2)

The Trojans are playing as well as any team as regular season comes to a close. Next: Rose Bowl vs. Illinois, Jan. 1.

4. GEORGIA (10-2)

Hmmm – what would've happened had Knowshon Moreno been big part of offense from Day One? Next: Sugar Bowl vs. Hawaii, Jan. 1.

5. OKLAHOMA (11-2)

This is getting sort of routine: Bob Stoops' Sooners win the Big 12. Next: Fiesta Bowl vs. West Virginia, Jan. 2.

6. MISSOURI (11-2)

The Tigers' worst game of the season came at the most inopportune time. Next: Cotton Bowl vs. Arkansas, Jan. 1.

7. KANSAS (11-1)

No matter what happens in the bowl game, the Jayhawks' season has been a resounding success. Next: Orange Bowl vs. Virginia Tech, Jan. 3.

8. VIRGINIA TECH (11-2)

If not for a late-October loss at home to Boston College, the Hokies likely would be playing for the national title. Next: Orange Bowl vs. Kansas, Jan. 3.

9. ARIZONA STATE (10-2)

The Sun Devils didn't make it to a BCS game, but Dennis Erickson's first season was still a success. Next: Holiday Bowl vs. Texas, Dec. 27.

10. WEST VIRGINIA (10-2)

There's no sugar-coating it: WVU turned in a pitiful performance vs. Pitt. Next: Fiesta Bowl vs. Oklahoma, Jan. 2.

11. HAWAII (12-0)

The Warriors didn't always look pretty, but they got the victory over Washington. Next: Sugar Bowl vs. Georgia, Jan. 1.

12. FLORIDA (9-3)

The Gators' offense was clicking in the final month of the regular season. Next: Capital One Bowl vs. Michigan, Jan. 1.

13. ILLINOIS (9-3)

Ohio State's ascension into the title game sends Illini to the Rose Bowl. Next: Rose Bowl vs. USC, Jan. 1.

14. TEXAS (9-3)

If not for loss to Texas A&M, Longhorns might've been in a BCS bowl. Next: Holiday Bowl vs. Arizona State, Dec. 27.

15. BOSTON COLLEGE (10-3)

BC's lack of ticket sales hurt them when it came to bowl pairings. Next: Champs Sports Bowl vs. Michigan State, Dec. 28.

16. USF (9-3)

Midseason lull cost Bulls. But they have a lot of young players, so next season looks bright. Next: Sun Bowl vs. Oregon, Dec. 31.

17. BYU (10-2)

Cougars go unbeaten in Mountain West Conference for second season in a row. Next: Las Vegas Bowl vs. UCLA, Dec. 22.

18. TENNESSEE (9-4)

Vols put 1-2 start behind them to win SEC East. All in all, a nice season. Next: Outback Bowl vs. Wisconsin, Jan. 1.

19. VIRGINIA (9-3)

Cavs lived dangerously all season, setting NCAA record with five games decided by two or fewer points. Next: Gator Bowl vs. Texas Tech, Jan. 1.

20. CLEMSON (9-3)

Maybe one of these seasons the Tigers will find some needed consistency. Next: Chick-fil-A Bowl vs. Auburn, Dec. 31.

21. CINCINNATI (9-3)

Bearcats' offense is a fun one to watch under coach Brian Kelly. Next: Papajohns.com Bowl vs. Southern Miss, Dec. 22.

22. BOISE STATE (10-2)

Second-year coach Chris Petersen has a career record of 23-2. Not bad, huh? Next: Hawaii Bowl vs. East Carolina, Dec. 23.

23. AUBURN (8-4)

Some disappointing losses, for sure, but a sixth consecutive win over Alabama cures a lot of ills. Next: Chick-fil-A Bowl vs. Clemson, Dec. 31.

24. WISCONSIN (9-3)

Each of the Badgers' losses came on the road in the Big Ten. Next: Outback Bowl vs. Tennessee, Jan. 1.

25. ARKANSAS (8-4)

A lot of fans got their wish: Houston Nutt is gone. Now what? Next: Cotton Bowl vs. Missouri, Jan. 1.

26. UTAH (8-4)

The Utes stumbled early but played extremely well in the second half of the season. Next: Poinsettia Bowl vs. Navy, Dec. 20.

27. OREGON STATE (8-4)

Defense was the constant for the Beavers this season. Next: Emerald Bowl vs. Maryland, Dec. 28.

28. OREGON (8-4)

QB Dennis Dixon's torn ACL was devastating for the Ducks. Next: Sun Bowl vs. USF, Dec. 31.

29. TEXAS TECH (8-4)

Redshirt freshman WR Michael Crabtree burst on to the scene in a big way. Next: Gator Bowl vs. Virginia, Jan. 1.

30. WAKE FOREST (8-4)

Demon Deacons showed that last season's ACC title wasn't a fluke. Next: Meineke Car Care Bowl vs. Connecticut, Dec. 29.

31. MICHIGAN (8-4)

So, with Les Miles out of the picture, who becomes the Wolverines' new coach? Next: Capital One Bowl vs. Florida, Jan. 1.

32. PENN STATE (8-4)

With Bobby Bowden being allowed to coach as long as he wants, we assume it's the same for Joe Paterno. Next: Alamo Bowl vs. Texas A&M, Dec. 29.

33. CONNECTICUT (9-3)

The Huskies were one of the nation's biggest surprises this season. Next: Meineke Car Care Bowl vs. Wake Forest, Dec. 29.

34. MISSISSIPPI STATE (7-5)

Sylvester Croom has the Bulldogs in a bowl for the first time since the 2000 season. Next: Liberty Bowl vs. UCF, Dec. 29.

35. KENTUCKY (7-5)

The Wildcats were in the hunt for a New Year's Day bowl, but they faded down the stretch. Next: Music City Bowl vs. Florida State, Dec. 31.

36. MICHIGAN STATE (7-5)

Victory over Penn State in regular-season finale propelled Spartans into a Florida bowl. Next: Champs Sports Bowl vs. Boston College, Dec. 28.

37. AIR FORCE (9-3)

The Falcons won their final three regular-season games by an average of 23 ppg. Next: Armed Forces Bowl vs. California, Dec. 31.

38. UCF (10-3)

TB Kevin Smith has chance to be Division I-A's leading single-season rusher. Next: Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State, Dec. 29.

39. FLORIDA STATE (7-5)

School officials essentially have told Bobby Bowden he can coach as long as he wants. Next: Music City Bowl vs. Kentucky, Dec. 31.

40. NEW MEXICO (8-4)

Defense was the Lobos' calling card this season. Next: New Mexico Bowl vs. Nevada, Dec. 22.

41. FRESNO STATE (8-4)

Bulldogs will be looking for their second win over a BCS-league school this season in their bowl. Next: Humanitarian Bowl vs. Georgia Tech, Dec. 31.

42. TULSA (9-4)

Golden Hurricane head into postseason with the nation's top-ranked offense. Next: GMAC Bowl vs. Bowling Green, Jan. 6.

43. UCLA (6-6)

You have to figure word will come soon on Karl Dorrell's future. Next: Las Vegas Bowl vs. BYU, Dec. 22.

44. CALIFORNIA (6-6)

Golden Bears head into postseason having lost six of their past seven. Yikes. Next: Armed Forces Bowl vs. Air Force, Dec. 31.

45. TEXAS A&M (7-5)

Gary Darnell was Florida's interim coach when it lost in the Freedom Bowl in 1989. Next: Alamo Bowl vs. Penn State, Dec. 29.

46. OKLAHOMA STATE (6-6)

One of the lasting images of the 2007 season is coach Mike Gundy's rant after Texas Tech game. Next: Insight Bowl vs. Indiana, Dec. 31.

47. SOUTH CAROLINA (6-6)

The Gamecocks started 6-1 before fading badly in second half of season. Next: Season over.

48. GEORGIA TECH (7-5)

Tech, which is looking for a new coach, gets to play in Boise on New Year's Eve. Yippee. Next: Humanitarian Bowl vs. Fresno State, Dec. 31.

49. RUTGERS (7-5)

What happens to Scarlet Knights next season if TB Ray Rice goes pro? Next: International Bowl vs. Ball State, Jan. 5.

50. ALABAMA (6-6)

You can safely assume that the season did not go as Nick Saban thought it would. Next: Independence Bowl vs. Colorado, Dec. 30.

51. PURDUE (7-5)

Boilermakers started 5-0. Then real teams started showing up on the schedule. Next: Motor City Bowl vs. Central Michigan, Dec. 26.

52. IOWA (6-6)

Inexplicable loss at home to Western Michigan in regular-season finale likely cost Iowa a bowl bid. Next: Season over.

53. INDIANA (7-5)

Terry Hoeppner is smiling for sure: Hoosiers are going to play 13 this season. Next: Insight Bowl vs. Oklahoma State, Dec. 31.

54. COLORADO (6-6)

Offense was too inconsistent, but Buffs headed to postseason in Dan Hawkins' second season. Next: Independence Bowl vs. Alabama, Dec. 30.

55. TCU (7-5)

Horned Frogs weren't as good as expected, but they're going bowling nonetheless. Next: Texas Bowl vs. Houston, Dec. 28.

56. TROY (8-4)

The Trojans blew a chance at the Sun Belt title and New Orleans Bowl bid by losing at home to Florida Atlantic. Next: Season over.

57. LOUISVILLE (6-6)

Cardinals might have been the biggest disappointment in the nation. Next: Season over.

58. ARIZONA (5-7)

The Wildcats opened up the offense at midseason, and it paid off. Next: Season over.

59. EAST CAROLINA (7-5)

Pirates going bowling for second season in a row under Skip Holtz. Next: Hawaii Bowl vs. Boise State, Dec. 23.

60. HOUSTON (8-4)

Solid season overshadowed by coach Art Briles leaving for Baylor. Next: Texas Bowl vs. TCU, Dec. 28.

61. MARYLAND (6-6)

Terps have been inconsistent on both sides of the ball – which explains why they're 6-6. Next: Emerald Bowl vs. Oregon State, Dec. 28.

62. SOUTHERN MISS (7-5)

School officials may end up regretting firing coach Jeff Bower, who had had a lot of success. Next: Papajohns.com Bowl vs. Cincinnati, Dec. 22.

63. NAVY (8-4)

Middies now own six-game winning streak over Army, longest streak in the history of the rivalry. Next: Poinsettia Bowl vs. Utah, Dec. 20.

64. MIAMI (5-7)

The Hurricanes lost four in a row – and six of seven – at the end of a nightmarish season. Next: Season over.

65. NORTHWESTERN (6-6)

If not for a loss to Duke – Duke! – the Wildcats might be in a bowl. Next: Season over.

66. WASHINGTON STATE (5-7)

The Cougars are looking for new coach, and he'll need a new quarterback next season. Next: Season over.

67. WASHINGTON (4-9)

Huskies have a star in QB Jake Locker., Now they need to get him some help. Next: Season over.

68. CENTRAL MICHIGAN (8-5)

QB Dan LeFevour heads a potent offense for the MAC champs, but the defense has some issues. Next: Motor City Bowl vs. Purdue, Dec. 26.

69. PITT (5-7)

The Panthers missed some opportunities during the season, but the defense was magnificent in a shocking win over WVU. Next: Season over.

70. BALL STATE (7-5)

QB Nate Davis gives the Cardinals a chance against Rutgers in bowl game. Next: International Bowl vs. Rutgers, Jan. 5.

71. BOWLING GREEN (8-4)

The Falcons are in a bowl despite not being able to run or stop the run. Next: GMAC Bowl vs. Tulsa, Jan. 6.

72. VANDERBILT (5-7)

Once again, Commodores have some close ones. And, once again, they fall short of a bowl. Next: Season over.

73. KANSAS STATE (5-7)

Remember that win over Texas? Man, that was a long time ago. Next: Season over.

74. NC STATE (5-7)

Wolfpack played well in second half of season until finale against Maryland. Next: Season over.

75. NEBRASKA (5-7)

Bo Pelini is considered a good defensive mind. That's good, because Huskers' defense needs to be fixed. Next: Season over.

76. NORTH CAROLINA (4-8)

There were some good things to take from coach Butch Davis' first season. Next: Season over.

77. NEVADA (6-6)

Saturday's victory over Louisiana Tech put Wolf Pack in a bowl. Next: New Mexico Bowl vs. New Mexico, Dec. 22.

78. MEMPHIS (7-5)

The Tigers overcame a 2-4 start to get to seven wins and earn a bowl bid. Next: New Orleans Bowl vs. FAU, Dec. 21.

79. STANFORD (4-8)

Victories over USC and Cal in same season? That's called progress. Next: Season over.

80. FLORIDA ATLANTIC (7-5)

Owls pulled upset at Troy to win the Sun Belt crown. Next: New Orleans Bowl vs. Memphis, Dec. 21.

81. IOWA STATE (3-9)

Cyclones showed some signs of life late in the season. Next: Season over.

82. WYOMING (5-7)

Cowboys' 4-1 start disintegrated into an awful finish. Next: Season over.

83. OLE MISS (3-9)

Replacing Ed Orgeron with Houston Nutt definitely is an upgrade. A big upgrade. Next: Season over.

84. NOTRE DAME (3-9)

It's safe to say a lot of luster has come off Charlie Weis. Next: Season over.

85. MIAMI UNIVERSITY (6-7)

The RedHawks won the MAC East, but they need a more consistent offense. Next: Season over.

86. SAN DIEGO STATE (4-8)

Rebuilding process not going as quickly as Chuck Long would've hoped. Next: Season over.

87. LOUISIANA TECH (5-7)

First-year coach Derek Dooley almost got the Bulldogs into a bowl this season. Next: Season over.

88. BUFFALO (5-7)

Second-year coach Turner Gill looks to be turning Bulls into legit contender in MAC. Next: Season over.

89. MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE (5-7)

Freshman QB Dwight Dasher gives the Blue Raiders a lot of hope for the future. Next: Season over.

90. OHIO U. (6-6)

Bobcats won three of their final four, but have to get better vs. the run. Next: Season over.

91. WESTERN MICHIGAN (5-7)

Broncos' victory at Iowa kept the Hawkeyes out of a bowl. Next: Season over.

92. SAN JOSE STATE (5-7)

Spartans took a step backward this season after going to a bowl last season. Next: Season over.

93. LA.-MONROE (6-6)

Not a bad season for Warhawks, who beat Nick Saban and Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Next: Season over.

94. COLORADO STATE (3-9)

For all Sonny Lubick did for Rams, it's sad his last season was so poor. Next: Season over.

95. TEMPLE (4-8)

Owls look to be making progress under second-year coach Al Golden. Next: Season over.

96. AKRON (4-8)

Zips lost to the two teams in the MAC title game by a combined 10 points, so they're close. Next: Season over.

97. UTEP (4-8)

The defense was rancid. The season ended with a six-game losing streak. Next: Season over.

98. UNLV (2-10)

The program is in a tailspin. How soon can it come out of it? Next: Season over.

99. TOLEDO (5-7)

Offense was productive and moved the ball. The defense, though, couldn't stop anybody. Next: Season over.

100. KENT STATE (3-9)

Golden Flashes were in trouble when starting QB Julian Edelman was lost for season. Next: Season over.

101. DUKE (1-11)

Hey, just let Mike Krzyzewski coach football, too, and save some money that way. Next: Season over.

102. MINNESOTA (1-11)

Offense wasn't the problem. The defense was embarrassingly bad. Next: Season over.

103. SYRACUSE (2-10)

Greg Robinson and his staff need to find some playmakers on both sides of the ball. Next: Season over.

104. ARKANSAS STATE (5-7)

The Indians have some talented young players and should be contenders in Sun Belt next season. Next: Season over.

105. BAYLOR (3-9)

New coach Art Briles has his work cut out for him in making the Bears relevant again. Next: Season over.

106. TULANE (4-8)

TB Matt Forte had a monster season. Too bad for the Green Wave he's a senior. Next: Season over.

107. MARSHALL (3-9)

Thundering Herd should not be this bad, and coach Mark Snyder knows it. Next: Season over.

108. EASTERN MICHIGAN (4-8)

The Eagles are a long way from being in the upper tier in the MAC. Next: Season over.

109. WESTERN KENTUCKY (7-5)

Hilltoppers had nice season as transitional I-A member. Next: Season over.

110. RICE (3-9)

Priority one for Owls this offseason is making sure the defense is better next season. Next: Season over.

111. ARMY (3-9)

Compared to other two service academies, Army is way behind. Next: Season over.

112. LA.-LAFAYETTE (3-9)

Coach Rickey Bustle and his staff will be on the hot seat entering next season. Next: Season over.

113. UAB (2-10)

Even for C-USA, Blazers' talent level is lacking. Next: Season over.

114. NEW MEXICO STATE (4-9)

It was sort of sad Friday night watching defensive coordinator Woody Widenhofer walking off the field for the final time. Next: Season over.

115. NORTH TEXAS (2-10)

The Mean Green adapted well to a new offense, but that defense needs a ton of improvement. Next: Season over.

116. UTAH STATE (2-10)

The Aggies can go into the offseason feeling good about their two-game winning streak. Next: Season over.

117. NORTHERN ILLINOIS (2-10)

Huskies' fall from grace in MAC was a swift one. Next: Season over.

118. SMU (1-11)

Because the Mustangs are in C-USA, the new coach may not find it that hard to rebuild quickly. Next: Season over.

119. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL (1-11)

At least the Golden Panthers can head into offseason knowing their 23-game losing streak is over. Next: Season over.

120. IDAHO (1-11)

Welcome, Vandals, to the bottom spot in the poll. Idaho's only win was against a I-AA team. Next: Season over.

Edited December 3, 2007 by UNT Mean Green

[KingDL1]

At least we came in ahead of Utah St. and SMU.

[jperg2]

At least we came in ahead of Utah St. and SMU.

You could include FIU in that list... glad to cause we provided both SMU and FIU with their only wins this season.

[GreenTiger_OriginalAcct]

You could include FIU in that list... glad to cause we provided both SMU and FIU with their only wins this season.

Evidence that the list is bogus.