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B/R Top 25 College Football Poll: Week Seven

 
At least three of the top 16 teams in the nation will lose this Saturday. Sounds like a tip you could take to Vegas, but really it’s just a product of great matchups. The Big 12 got fat on non-conference contests, rising to assume three of the top five rankings.  Now the cannibalization begins, as Oklahoma and Texas renew their rivalry, while the two best scoring offenses in the conference—Oklahoma State and Missouri—meet in Columbia.  Not to be outdone, the SEC offers LSU-Florida on primetime network television.  For all the stunning upset Saturdays we’ve had in the past two seasons, here’s a weekend where three of the top four teams in the nation could fall, and it wouldn’t be the least bit surprising. Number of Voters: 74 NCAA Strength of schedule based on overall record of cumulative opposition. Click on each team for more commentary from our pollsters. 1. Oklahoma (5-0) Previous: 1 Strength of Schedule: 4 Last Week: ... (link)

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