Sagarin Power Ratings OU #3

[oudivesherpa]

While Pre-Season power ratings are not very accurate, I've found the power ratings in November to be relatively on point. Anyway, here are the Sagrin power ratings as published in August 20,2009 USA Today. Note: Take the power rating difference say between Georiga 86.59 minus the power rating for OSU 80.08 plus add 3.14 for the home team. In this senario Georiga would be 3.37 favorite not a 6 point dog.

Here are some of the power ratings of note for a full list go to www.usatoday.com.

1. USC 95.75
2. Fla 93.95
3. OU 92.10
4. UT 90.95
5. tOSU 89.29
6. LSU 88.55
7. GA 86.59
8. Penn S 86.58
9. Va. T 85.98
10. Ore 85.07
13. Tex Tech 84.16
21. BYU 80.81
25. KU 80.09
26. OSU 80.08
28. Nebbish 79.45
36. Mia 77.56
48. ND 75.02
53. Tulsa 73.69

Remember, this is based on computer strenght from last year, as this years data (scores) are inputed the ratings will get more relevant.
Some of the early difference are way off, according to this OU will only beat BYU by 11.29 points I think 18 to 21 is more like it. Also, BYU will be a stronger rival than OSU. However, the ranking difference between OU and UT is spot on with the game at this stage having OU as a slight favorite.

[CK Sooner]

Thanks for posting this. All we have to do now is win and we are in.

[BoulderSooner79]

I always like the power ratings more than the polls. Pollster rank teams on expected finish which has a heavy dose of "easiest schedule" factored in.

[JLEW1818]

so texas is basically a 7 pt fav against the pokes?

i could buy that

[CK Sooner]

so texas is basically a 7 pt fav against the pokes?

i could buy that

I expect Texas to lose to Us and OSU. They are in trouble and a lot of people don't realize it. They have NO defensive line and they have like one tight end.

[BoulderSooner79]

I should say, I like the power ratings once they have enough data to mean anything - maybe after 4-5 games.

[oudivesherpa]

I should say, I like the power ratings once they have enough data to mean anything - maybe after 4-5 games.

I agree, but even early it looks like we are playing a tough non-conference schedule while UT plays the William & Mary's of college football--at least Mary.

[TahoeSOONER]

I expect Texas to lose to Us and OSU. They are in trouble and a lot of people don't realize it. They have NO defensive line and they have like one tight end.

Houston (DT) will be fine for UT in the middle and they'll bring Kindle off the edge. Their linebackers tackle well so I expect a formable defense up front with speed. OU will need to run the ball well and have Gresham losen that secondary up. Texas will come to play on defense but for how long can they handle the barage remains the question. As much as I hate those shorthorns their gonna come to play next year with a fine team, just not Sooner worthy. Business needs to be handled this year.