In college football, how is the top team chosen and the rankings for the others? How can it be that a team that is 5-1 is ranked above a team that is 6-0?
Is the total points scored by each team a factor?
What is the formula or tie breaking procedure for teams with the same record?
2007-10-13 09:43:20 · 3 answers · asked by Jeffrey K 7 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Mathematical polls gauge strength of schedule vs margin of victory. example ...
1.) Ohio State
2.) LSU
3.) Arizona State
4.) South Florida
5.) Oklahoma
Get em ranked 1-120 on the latest BGS Power Ratings on Yahoo!
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2007-10-15 12:57:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The polls are voted on by the Associated Press and the coaches. The AP poll is made up by sports analyst who cover college football. A first place vote is worth 25 points and a 25th place is worth 1 vote, then they add the points up and that is the final rankings.
2007-10-13 09:54:11 · answer #2 · answered by jpayne1324 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Strength of schedule is a factor. If you dont play power house teams you could be undefeated and still out ranked by another team.
2007-10-20 00:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by beavrcreekboy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋