re: We all need to agree on something.

Rankings do have self lives. They must reviewed, and updated whenever information permits. The further into the season we are, the more can trust the ranking, usually.

It is true, that before the game a Top-10 ranked team sure seams like a Top-10 team. But, new information comes to light. To ignore the results on the field when they defy predictions and strictly consider the pre-game ranking is to ignore reality.

CNB had an excellent counter-point as well with the pre-season under-ranked teams.