I’m back! It’s that time again, for the FSPN media poll! Let’s go!



Noting Again: THIS IS NOT THE COACHES, NOR FFBI POLL.

#1 – University of Pittsburgh (4) (-)

The Panthers come in as a unanimous number 1. After their win at Duke last week, they solidified their standing as the best in the country. The Steel Train continues moving, heading into Indiana this week for a matchup with a surprising 0-5 Notre Dame. Are the Panthers on upset watch?

Nah. – Smith

#2 – North Carolina State University (-)

The Wolfpack cruised to a 24-10 conference victory this week and solidified their position at #2 in our rankings. They host Wake Forest this week and hope to keep the momentum alive as the battle for the ACC heats up. -Average

#3 – University of California (Up 1)



After a surprising 5-0 start, Cal gets their toughest test so far in a road game against Oregon, who just knocked off USC. The Golden Bears suffer from having a weak schedule, but winning out makes them a shoo-in for the playoff. – Smith

#4 – University of Akron (Up 1)

If the Rice Sheet is to be believed, the Zips are the team deserving of the #1 ranking in this week’s poll. We here at FSPN see things a little differently, but if Akron keeps on winning against #18 UMass then perhaps the writers will see fit to move them up. Look for turnovers to play a key role in this game. – Average



#5 – Boston College University (Up 6)

Where did the Eagles come from? After opening up with wins over the mediocre teams of Washington State, Louisville and Indiana, the Eagles shot into the polls. Most people, including myself, didn’t take them seriously, until their win against Virginia Tech. Now, the Eagles have a clear path to the ACCG, but before that comes a stretch of games against Florida State, Pitt, Clemson and NC State, which will determine if BC is a real contender.

– Smith

#6 – Duke University (Down 4)

Losing to #1 Pittsburgh on national television had to sting a little, but only dropping 4 spots will help the Blue Devils’s egos as they gear up for #7 Virginia. Many people find a one-loss team ranked above the undefeated Cavaliers to be insane, but Duke is out to prove a point after a 7-point loss. I would not want to be Virginia this week. – Average

#7 – University of Virginia (-)

The Wahoos are still 5-0. They aren’t a bad team, but they have had a weak schedule so far, as their opponents’ combined record is 6-19. The tests for the Cavs come this week, as Duke visits Charlottesville. They got lucky with a easy first 5, now we see if they are for real. – Smith

#8 – Old Dominion University (Up 1)

Up against it this week as #23 WKU welcomes the Monarchs for yet another big C-USA game, Old Dominion rolled past their PAC-12 opponent last week and looks poised to continue winning. The Monarchs have their eyes on the playoffs, and won’t be satisfied with anything less. – Average

#9 – Iowa State University (Down 3)

The Cyclones continue to be underrated. Can we remember, that they have blown out nearly every opponent, and lost barely to Duke? Everyone seems to have forgotten that. The Cyclones continue to win in the dark, but can they keep it up this week, in the third edition of the Lindros Bowl?

#10 – Brigham Young University (Up 4)

The Mormon Bois face a Missouri squad that struggled early but has been revitalized with the new head coach, hanging 45 points on the Commodores in SEC play. BYU will need to hold onto the ball and make all their field goals if they want to stay undefeated this week.

#11 – The University of Kansas (Up 1)

The Jayhawks come in at #11. After a loss to Oklahoma State, many pushed them down, but it seems to be forgotten that the Jayhawks lost barely. Kansas faces Iowa State this week. With a loss, the odds of them winning the Big 12 drop far out of reach. This is a must-win.



#12 – “Prestigious” Marshall University (Down 3)

The Prestigious Marshall University finds themselves in early danger of missing the 2019 Fake Football Playoffs. Three turnovers last week has fans questioning if the Thundering Herd has any storm left in their cloud. They host a meager Middle Tennessee squad this week, that has their own share of troubles. Look for Marshall to make a statement in Week 6 and get back to their winning ways.

And now, the rest of the Top 25:

#13 – Liberty University (Up 9)

#14 – University of Oregon (NR)

#T-15 – The University of Oklahoma (NR)

#T-15 – University of Alabama at Birmingham (NR)

#17 – Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University (Up 4)

#18 – University of Massachusetts (Up 5)

#19 – The University of Toledo (Down 3)

#T-20 – University of North Texas (Down 5)

#T-20 – Oklahoma State University (Down 1)

#T-20 – Southerm Methodist University (Down 2)

#23 – Western Kentucky University (Down 10)

#24 – University of Connecticut (NR)

#25 – University of Southern California (Down 17)

Others Receiving Votes:



San Jose State (14), Charlotte (10), Kansas State (9), Memphis (7), Rice (5), Stanford (4), Appalachian State (4), Colorado State (4), UCLA (3), Tulane (3), Arkansas State (2)

Unranked from Last Week:

Southern Mississippi (#17), Appalachian State (#20), Arizona State (#24), Ball State (#25), UNLV (#25)

This Week’s Notes:

RANKED MATCHUPS:



#4 California @ #14 Oregon

#6 Duke @ #7 Virginia

#18 UMass @ #4 Akron

#8 Old Dominion @ #23 Western Kentucky



Team Of The Week: UCONN

Conference Spotlight: ACC

Gameday Prediction:

KU vs ISU/Lindros Bowl III



Average: Iowa State 28-27

Smith: Kansas 51-47

College Gameday: Kansas @ Iowa State.