The Times' top 25 college football rankings

The SEC (a.k.a., BCS) standings were released this week and it was a surprise to see that former Big 12 Conference member Texas A&M is the only Southeastern Conference school ranked between 13th and 25th. The SEC really needs to upgrade its developmental league. Sorry, but Oregon is Rankman's No. 2 for as long as the Ducks keep winning and the checks keep clearing. Watch out for Oklahoma, up five spots this week to No. 8. The Sooners have recovered from the "Kansas State Flu" and appear perfectly positioned and poised to ruin Notre Dame's perfect season in two weeks. We think Louisiana Tech is the first team to be dropped from the poll after scoring 57 points. Frank Solich, Ohio's 68-year-old coach, joins the top 25 to rehearse for a stage adaptation of "Cocoon" with Bill Snyder (73) and Steve Spurrier (67).

Chris Dufresne

October 18, 2012