We’re adjusting the power ratings: Moving forward, teams will be slotted within their respective divisions, rather than in straight 1-to-12 order, to better reflect relative position where it matters most.
Please note:
The order of teams in the power rankings will typically track the order of teams on my AP ballot, but there could be exceptions from week to week.
The AP provides a specific set of voting guidelines, with a results-based ballot as the priority.
These power ratings include a subjective component. Call it the ‘just because’ factor.
In addition, seven Pac-12 teams made the cut for my latest AP top-25 ballot.