my take:

1. Bama, UGA, and USC are too high. All 3 lost their starting QB UGA also lost their #1 RB. The 2 combined made up nearly 95% of their total offense last year. USC lost most of their defensive starters to go along with their QB. After the showing against Utah, I have very serious doubts about the quality of Bama's O line and add to that a QB that has no real playing time.

2. PSU is too low. They were 1 game away from going to the NCG last year and even though they lost most of their receiving corps from last year they will still be very strong offensively. They also get back an All-American LB that sat out last year with injury.

3. Florida MUST go undefeated to have a shot at another NC. A loss with their easy schedule should knock them completely out of the running.

4. LSU is too low. They have a QB now and that will make up for their losses on defense. Jefferson Jackson is the real deal in college football.

5. ND should not be ranked at all and Ore St. should be in their place. Ore St. is actually my pick to win the PAC-10 this year if the Rogers brothers can stay healthy all year.