What in the world is going on at Colorado? Seriously, this team isn’t even in the top 10 this week, but they are absolutely wild right now. They’ve dismissed players, benched quarterbacks, and are fighting through a cavalcade of injuries just four weeks into the season. If they can’t get things turned around, they could be one of the craziest stories of the college football season in the Big 12. But hey, enough about the chaos, let’s dive into the teams that actually made the top 10!
The Rising and Falling: Ranks 10-8
First up at number 10, it’s **Arizona**. Noah Fifita did Noah Fifita things against Washington State, plain and simple. They were down 14-0, and he just willed them back, throwing for 4 touchdowns in a comeback effort. And give a shoutout to fifth-year player Ismail Mahdi, who got back in the swing of things with 10 carries for 63 yards. That’s a solid win.
Now, at number 9, we’ve got **West Virginia**. They actually started strong against Oklahoma State, jumping out to a sweet 14-3 lead. Both Michael Hawkins and Cam Cook were tearing it up, each topping 100 rushing yards. But man, the defense just couldn’t stop a nosebleed in the second half, and they ended up losing 41-24. They won’t get knocked down too far, though, ’cause that was a respectable showing against a quality opponent. Still, that defense has gotta tighten up!
Coming in at number 8 is **Kansas State**. Remember those preseason concerns about their offensive line? Well, they definitely came to light in Week 4 against Cincinnati. The O-line injuries from training camp are clearly impacting the team, as they just couldn’t generate any push in the run game. And Avery Johnson hasn’t improved enough as a passer to carry the team on his arm alone. That’s a tough spot to be in.
Mid-Pack Momentum: Ranks 7-4
Let me tell you, I’m gonna keep banging the drum for the **Cincinnati** offensive line. These guys completely overwhelmed Kansas State in their Week 4 victory. Both Gi’Bran Payne and Cole Tabb blew past 100 rushing yards. Yeah, they’re good backs, but that kind of production doesn’t happen without absolutely elite offensive line play. So, big props to them at number 7!
**Arizona State** checks in at number 6. They had a well-deserved week off after that trip to London in Week 3, which had to be brutal. Luckily for them, their first game back home is against Baylor, and the Sun Devils will surely be favored in that one. Time to rest up and get ready.
At number 5, we have **Houston**. Conner Weigman went absolutely OFF, accounting for 6 total touchdowns in their 42-28 victory over Georgia Southern. This team is still one of the best in the league, no doubt. But honestly, their results haven’t been overly impressive sometimes, and the running backs have actually struggled a bit. We’ll have to see if that comes back to bite them as conference play keeps rolling.
And finally, at number 4, it’s **Oklahoma State**. The longer the season goes on, the more the Week 1 loss to Tulsa looks like a complete outlier for this Oklahoma State.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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