Week Three Power Poll

Week three power poll rankings as I see it.

1. TCU (3-0) The horned frogs just look simply solid across the board. The 14th ranked offense overall is scoring 45 on average per game while the #4 ranked defense holding steady only allowing opponents 12 per matchup. Overall, TCU is ranked #4 in the AP25 poll and #5 by the coaches poll. Shouldn't be losing anytime soon in conference. Matchup to watch Nov 6 when they travel to Utah.

2. Utah (3-0) Yes, the team up north might have a glossy schedule thus far (per Sagarin #96 toughest schedule). However, they have also been dropping on average 40 a game on opponents. Definately be interesting to see where things stand after Nov 13th of three solid consecutive matchups (at Air Force, TCU and at Notre Dame).

3. Air Force (2-1) Coach Calhoun clearly has the falcons building upon last years 8-5 team and in the right direction. Last week the nations top running team piled up 351 yards against the historically tough then ranked #8 Sooners. The team from Colorado Springs is definately a force to be reckoned with.

4. BYU (1-2) Still many questions remain yet to be answered. With the reins having been officially turned over to Heaps now its a question of when will the rhythm and team chemistry begin to come together? If things don't mesh quickly another consecutive Las Vegas bowl trip may not be even close on the horizon and the slide could continue even farther.

5. San Diego St (2-1) This season the Aztecs are averaging 237 yards a game on the ground while only giving up 94. With the Aztec offense it's very reasonable to expect possibly a winning season in Brady Hoke's second season. Last week showed some of that grit in a tough loss at Missouri 27-24.

6. Wyoming (1-2) The cowboys have a brutal first half of the schedule ( Southern Utah, at Texas, Boise State, Air Force, at Toledo, at TCU, Utah, and BYU). Coach Dave Christensen and his sophomore QB Austyn Carta-Samuels will clearly have their hands full this season.

7. New Mexico (0-3) One can only wonder with last seasons 1-11 performance another rebuilding year and more off the field distractions how long can 2nd year coach Mike Locksley last?

8. UNLV (0-3) The rebels are rebuilding again with new head coach Bobby Hauck (who took Montana to 3 Football Championship Subdivision title games in seven seasons). Can Omar Clayton stay healthy all season? It could be an long season and uphill battle for the rebels.

9. CSU (0-3) In its first three games the rams have only averaged scoring 6 points. Yes 6. Until an offense gets clicking on all cylinders dropping 6 on an opponent won't help a team win many games anytime soon.