College Football Power Ratings: Ohio State still No. 1 despite collapse, Oregon plummets
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- The author discusses different forms of courage, highlighting the bravery required to maintain integrity in the face of criticism.
- Despite Ohio State's recent loss to Texas and a poor run of form, the author keeps Ohio State ranked No. 1 in power ratings, emphasizing that these ratings predict future performance rather than past results.
- The author defends this ranking by noting Ohio State's strong statistical performance against Texas, including outgaining the Longhorns and having more explosive plays, despite missing a crucial field goal.
- The decision to maintain Ohio State's top ranking is framed as an act of honesty and courage, resisting the temptation to lower the ranking to avoid backlash from critics.
- The piece underscores the distinction between power ratings and opinion polls, cautioning readers against misunderstanding the purpose and methodology behind the rankings.
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