An AP Standings Breakdown Week 2

There couldn’t be a more obvious game of the week in college football betting than USC vs. Ohio State. But last weekend’s win by the ECU Pirates has everyone up in arms. The AP rankings still hold the heaviest weight heading in to the BCS. There are some questionable calls (as always), but more importantly which of these ranked teams isn’t covering the dreaded spread? What you don’t know will kill you in our sportsbook.

1. USC Trojans (1-0 SU, ATS)
The Trojans may be the preeminent favored in the Pac-10, but their betting detractors have to see a decisive victory over OSU before they can fully support this team as the best in the country.

2. Georgia Bulldogs (2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS)
It’s hard to defuse the Bulldogs, who are on a 9-0 SU run, just because of their insanely tough schedule. As long as Knowshon Moreno is around, the Bulldogs are still the best in my eyes and a definite favorite to bet on in our college futures as a BCS contender.

3. Oklahoma Sooners (2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS)
Everyone who ever reads me knows I love the sophomore Sam Bradford. You know who else does? Anyone who bets on the Sooners at home. They’re now 20-0 SU at home and 8-2 SU on the road. They have to get rid of that pesky 1-4 ATS record on the road if they want to get some real recognition in the BCS.

4. Florida Gators (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS)
The Tim Tebow legend continues to grow as he ended the losing streak to the hated Miami Hurricane Rivals. Everyone has the matchup against Tennessee circled on their calendar two weeks down the road. To the victor may go the spoils in the SEC.

5. Ohio State Buckeyes (2-0 SU, 0-1 ATS)
The defense is still only giving up 7.0 points per game, and OSU is enjoying an 11-3 ATS record on the road in their past 14 games, but they have a lot to prove after nearly being given a heart attack by Ohio last weekend. A win against USC silences the critics this weekend.

6. Missouri Tigers (2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS)
Chase Daniel continues to be one of the best quarterbacks in the country, leading his team to two 50+ point outings. Stiffer competition lurks ahead for the Tigers, but nothing will matter if they lose to Oklahoma again.

7. LSU Tigers (1-0 SU, 0-0 ATS)
Les Miles and the Tigers got a breather last weekend as Hurricane Gustav postponed their Week 2 matchup. They’ll face North Texas this week as 41-point favorites.

8. Texas Longhorns (2-0 SU, 2-0 ATS)
Colt McCoy is starting to turn heads again. The gunslinger is leading an offense that averages 276.5 passing yards and 47.0 points. They’ll need a big outing against Arkansas to vault up the standings.

9. Auburn Tigers (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS)
Chris Todd nabbed the starting quarterback after a careful, mistake-free performance. I’m really not that impressed when a team is just happy that their quarterback didn’t “F” up that badly. The gambling degenerate shouldn’t be either.

10. Wisconsin Badgers (2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS)
We don’t need no stinkin’ badgers! Or do we? The Badgers have been consistent letdowns against the spread, and a 2-4 ATS record over their last 6 is evidence enough. Love P.J. Hill all you want, but he’s not a one man army.