Some thoughts on week 10

Despite a near miss for 2 of the unbeaten teams at the top of the rankings, and tough games for the other 2, we still have 4 teams clear and unbeaten at the top. Some thoughts on these, and other games this weekend:

• Alabama at LSU was every bit as good a game as expected, despite Alabama's offence going missing for 28 of the 30 minutes of the second half.
• LSU were the better team in this game but it is the sign of a very good team that they find a way to win even when they don't play well.
• Notre Dame got out of jail. They are becoming very good at winning close games. Also, good sides are lucky more often. Despite that, the impact of this game could well be Notre Dame missing out if there are more than 2 undefeated teams at the end of the season.
• Oregon had a very impressive win, demonstrating again just how dangerous their offence is. But for me this game raised a question mark against their defence. Is a defence that concedes 51 points a championship winning defence?
• A match-up I'd like to see is Oregon's offence against Alabama's defence.
• Kansas State are almost making it look routine. But the Colin Klein injury could be a worry.
• Will Muschamp has said Florida don't have much room for error. Well they certainly rode their luck this week. If James Franklin hadn't consistently overthrown the ball, Missouri would have won. But Florida remain on course for a final game with Florida State which should decide if they are in a BCS bowl, and they stay in position to take advantage of any slip up by Georgia.
• No sign of any slip by Georgia this week despite their slow start. Just Auburn to beat and they go to Atlanta.
• But 4 turnovers from 5 plays by Georgia and Ole Miss? When did that last happen?
• Boise State's loss means the end of their BCS hopes. Although they were probably too high in the rankings anyway.
• Oregon State are quietly putting together a good season. Could they be Oregon's toughest challenge in the regular season?
• Are Louisville and Ohio State unfairly being ignored despite being unbeaten?