re: My Computer Top 25: Week 5, 2013

Michigan usually picks up the shite first. Well for starters Michigan converted all their possible points (4.618), which is relatively a good bit at this point in the season, but still a far cry from Alabama's 9.375. Michigan's weighted away win (which most ranked teams lack), albeit UConn, and a "big win" over then-ranked Notre Dame gave them great opportunities.

I know they only beat Akron by 4 and UConn by 3, but the system does not reward or penalize margin, just outcome. They'll eventually drop a game or three and be phased out.

Im not sure how much value is put in their win against ND and the teams they've played but I would expect them to drop when they lose and if ND sucks this year.