1. USC is not to be trusted. The Trojans, banned from winning the Pac-10 and participating in a bowl game this year are struggling under head coach Lane Kiffin. USC barely beat visiting Virginia at home after escaping Hawaii with a close win in Week 1. The Trojans hit the road again for Week 3 at Minnesota (1-1), and are again nearly two touchdown favorites. Hmm...
2. Miami (FL) is good, not great. The Hurricanes hung fairly close with Ohio State in the end, losing 36-24 in Columbus, Ohio. But The U is clearly not on the same level as the Buckeyes. Of course, Ohio State may very well end up playing for a National Championship this fall, whereas Miami would be overachieving with an Orange Bowl appearance. The Canes travel to Pittsburgh this week for an intriguing Week 3 matchup that should tell us even more.
3. Michigan is playing its best football since 2007. But it may not last. Head coach Rich Rodriguez is absolutely running quarterback Denard Robinson into the ground. In two games, Robinson has 57 carries for 455 yards and three touchdowns. Great numbers, but ones that a quarterback in that system won't be able to sustain all season. One injury to Robinson and Michigan may be a middle-of-the-pack Big Ten team again.
4. Oregon could be a National Championship-caliber team. The Ducks crushed New Mexico 72-0 in Week 1, and beat Tennessee 48-13 in Week 2. With USC out of the picture in the Pac-10, the Ducks are the clear favorites to win the conference and play in a BCS game. But keep playing like this, and Oregon will be playing for a National Championship. Strength of schedule is clearly no concern for this team.
5. Virginia Tech is having a nightmare but can't wake up. The last time the Hokies were 0-2 was 1995. A 21-16 loss to FCS James Madison was an awful way to bounce back from a Week 1 loss to Boise State. Now, Virginia Tech faces East Carolina (2-0), which won't be an easy win, either.
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