BCS Fan Pollster.

The BCS Fan Pollster recruits fans from all over the country to chime in with their own polls on a week-to-week basis. After a probationary four-week period, fans are able to become an Official Pollster whereby their rankings are included in the overall poll that makes up the BCS Fan Poll. I recommend any college football to check out the site as its a great forum to discuss college football and be a part of a cool feature that accounts for the fans perspective.

Without further ado, heres a look at what we got based on the conventional point system (25 points for a first-place spot, 24 for second, etc.).


1. Georgia (7 #1 selections, 220 points): The Bulldogs missed only five possible points from the nine different preseason polls, with Rivals putting them at the second spot and Athlon dropping them to five. It will be a difficult road if the Bulldogs want to end the year here, with the brutal SEC and a road game at Arizona State.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Georgia Southern



2. USC (1 #1 selection, 212 points): Rivals awarded the Trojans their #1 spot as coach Pete Carrol goes for the program's sixth straight Pac-10 title. Starter Mark Sanchez has already suffered an injury in preseason workouts, which could prove problematic for the early season showdown with the next team on the list.
First Game: 8/30 @ Virginia


3. Ohio State (211 points): The Buckeyes were the most consistent team, being ranked either second or third on every poll. There's no doubt that they are one of the nation's best, but they will have a hell of a time trying to shed their label as first losers, which has followed them after consecutive championship game beatdowns from stronger SEC competition.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Youngstown St.


4. Oklahoma (196 points): The Sooners also have a BCS-curse following them, with four straight loses since their Rose Bowl win over Washington State in 2001. However, Bob Stoops has his team among the nation's best again, and with a manageable schedule, this team is good enough to run the table.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Chattanooga


5. Florida (1 #1 selection, 188 points): The Gators were the only other team to receive a first place selection, with Athlon Sports awarding it to them. It's hard to argue with that assessment, with Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow and Percy Harvin returning, but like Georgia, their conference makes running the table a true challenge. The matchup against those Bulldogs on November 1st will be one of the must-watch games of the year.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Hawaii


6. Missouri (183 points): With Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin returning, you can bet the Tigers won't be a one-year wonder. This talented group won't get much time to ease in their schedule, however, as they play Rose Bowl participant Illinois in the game to watch in the first week of the college football season.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Illinois


7. LSU (164 points): The defending champions are in the midst of breaking in new starter Andrew Hatch, but he hasn't won the quarterback position yet. Sophomore Jarret Lee is also a possible option for Les Miles to turn to. There's no room for error because FCS champion and darling Appalachian State await in Week 1, and you would be foolish to think that another seismic upset is impossible.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Appalachian State


8. West Virginia (156 points): With Pat White and Noel Devine returning, the Mountaineers will again have one of the nation's most feared rushing attacks. It remains to be seen whether or not their offense will be as imaginative now that the genius of the spread, Rich Rodriguez, has moved. Some don't seem to think so as Sports Illustrated put WVU at 14th in their rankings.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Villanova


9. Clemson (154 points): Clemson has had the talent to win the ACC for awhile now, but this year they enter as the clear favorite to win the school's first conference title since 1991. Running backs CJ Spiller and James Davis form a ridiculous duo that will be a handful for any defense to deal with.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Alabama


10. Auburn (142 points): With Tommy Tuberville's squad sneaking into the top 10, that makes four teams from the incredible SEC. The Tigers were as high as seven by Rivals and SI, but The Sporting News had them all the way down at 18. That was the biggest disparity seen from any team in the top 10.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Louisiana-Monroe


11. Texas (133 points): In the two years since they won a classic national title with Vince Young, the Longhorns have had solid seasons, but back-to-back three loss campaigns have made fans in Austin a little restless. Mack Brown needs his team to beat Oklahoma, but tricky games against Missouri, Texas Tech, and Kansas make another three loss season likely.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Florida Atlantic


12. Wisconsin (119 points): The Badgers have been a mark of consistency in the Big Ten, totaling 40 wins over the last four years. They have the talent to match that again this year, with 1,200 yard rusher PJ Hill coming back, but unproven Allan Evridge takes over at QB. His play could be the difference between a good year and a great one.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Akron


(t) 13. Kansas (107 points): You could argue the Jayhawks had a stake at the national championship as they ended the season as the nation's best one-loss team, coming off their Orange Bowl victory for the program's first BCS win (Hawaii was the only other one loss team but was out of contention after their Sugar Bowl loss to Georgia). Replicating that historic peroformancewould truly make Mark Mangino a genius.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Florida International


(t) 13. Texas Tech (107 points): The Red Raiders run-and-shoot offense definitely inflates statistics, but sophomore receiver Michael Crabtree is easily one of the nation's best. He is a bona fide Heisman candidate. If this team can play a little bit better defense, they could be a top-1o team this year.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Eastern Washington


15. BYU (99 points): The consensus is that this is the mid-major that has the best chance of crashing the BCS. It's hard to argue with that assessment as the Cougars have gone undefeated in the Mountain West each of the last two seasons, and have a winnable non-conference slate of Northern Iowa, Washington and UCLA.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Northern Iowa


16. Arizona State (95 points): The Sun Devils were a pleasant surprise in the Pac-10, winning 10 games. However, their 1-3 record against top-25 competition begs for improvement. If Dennis Erickson wants to lead his team to the next level, they're gonna have to win games like their September 20th encounter with top-ranked Georgia.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Northern Arizona


17. Tennesee (69 points): It's no secret that coach Phillip Fulmer is on the hot seat as this season approaches. The Vols shouldn't have much trouble until they host Florida in a game that should be labeled as a must-win. UT hasn't been to a BCS bowl game since 2000 and probably won't reach there unless they can beat the hated Gators.
First Game: 9/1 @ UCLA


18. Virginia Tech (68 points): The Hokies enter the season as the favorite in the Coastal Division of the ACC, but they should watch their back for North Carolina, an up and coming program under Butch Davis. Frank Beamer's teams have always won the games they were expected to, but fallen short in the marquee games. This year, that game probably won't come until the ACC Championship.
First Game: 8/30 @ East Carolina


19. Illinois (67 points): Ron Zook has created a rising program with his talented recruiting classes. The Illini made rousing progress a year ago, but realized how much work is left when they were humbled at the Rose Bowl. Juice Williams will still be one of the most exciting young players in the nation, and you can expect this team back in a major bowl once again.
First Game: 8/30 @ Missouri


20. Oregon (61 points): With Dennis Dixon and Jonathan Stewart gone, the Ducks have some large holes to fill offensively. When Dixon got hurt last year, Oregon fell off a cliff. This year, there's a battle brewing between Nate Costa and Justin Roper for that spot. Expect Roper to start. The question mark at running back is more certain, with Jeremiah Johnson looking primed for a big season.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Washington


21. South Florida (55 points): The Bulls had to be a little star struck when they got all the way to #2 in the nation last year, but the point remains that they will be a factor in the Big East. Matt Groethe and George Selvie are the leaders of this team, and fiery head coach Jim Leavitt will have this team threatening 10 wins again.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Tennessee-Martin


22. Penn St. (29 points): Over the last decade, this program has made more headlines with the shenanigans of head coach Joe Paterno rather than the performance of the football team. With at least three teams expected to be in front of them in the Big Ten, it will be hard for the football team to earn headlines.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Coastal Carolina


23. Wake Forest (23 points): The Demon Deacons backed up their Orange Bowl appearance, with another solid nine win season last year. Wake doesn't have the talent to compete with Clemson at the top of the Atlantic Division of the ACC, but could be an upset over them from landing in the BCS again.
First Game: 8/28 @ Baylor


24. Pittsburgh (18 points): The Panthers' 5-7 season could not have ended any better when they dashed West Virginia's championship hopes with a memorable victory in the Backyard Brawl. This year, they have 17 returning starters, led by LeSean McCoy and an intimidating defense. If a couple of brakes go there way, the Backyard Brawl could decide the Big East Championship.
First Game: 8/30 vs. Bowling Green


25. Alabama (14 points): Year 2 of the Nick Saban Era must go better than the first after the Crimson Tide tanked toward the end of the year, finishing 7-6. With a highly touted recruiting class coming in, there's no excuses now. Unfortunately, the SEC is tough and Saban won't sniff the BCS for awhile.

Similar posts: college football