Sunday, October 14, 2012

BCS standings 2012: Alabama, Florida atop Week 1 rankings

Alabama and Florida are at the top of the season's first BCS standings, making another all-SEC top two, with Oregon and Kansas State close behind the Gators.

The Crimson Tide in first was no surprise. Alabama is an overwhelming No. 1 in both polls used in the BCS formula.

Florida in second was less anticipated. The Gators are No. 3 in the polls, but rated best by the computer rankings That gave them a slight edge over Oregon and Kansas State when the numbers were crunched. Florida's BCS average is .9092. Oregon's is .8993 and Kansas State's is .8963.
Notre Dame is fifth and not too far back at .8774.

BCS standings

1. Alabama (6-0, 3-0)
2. Florida (6-0, 5-0 SEC)
3. Oregon (6-0, 3-0 Pac-12)
4. Kansas State (6-0, 3-0 Big 12)
5. Notre Dame (6-0)
6. LSU (6-1, 2-1 SEC)
7. South Carolina (6-1, 4-1 SEC)
8. Oregon State (5-0, 3-0 Pac-12)
9. Oklahoma (4-1, 2-1 Big 12)
10. USC (5-1, 3-1 Pac-12)