Rankings Update: Week 13

The most recent polls were released earlier today, and boy was there a shakeup. Well not really, but let me just say that to make a point.

The most relevant news is that the Bears moved up to 22 (from 25) in the latest BCS rankings after upsetting Stanford in the Big Game.

Interestingly enough, the Bears are ranked 21st in the AP Polls (which do not factor in the BCS Rankings), but are ranked 26th in the Coaches Poll (which do factor). It is one of the larger discrepancies between the two polls, as is enough to at least get you to scratch your head.

Read on for shakeups in the Pac-10.


Oregon moved up to 8 in the BCS Polls after coming in 11th last week, following their big win over Arizona in double over time.

The Oregon State Beavers are up to 16 from 19 last last week after their easy win over the Washington State Cougs. Paul Wulff can't wait for the offseason.

USC fell two spots to 20 after their bye week. Not that it matters much for USC in the long run who are out of the BCS berth picture. All they can hope for is a 9-3 regular season finish, and a likely Top 15 ranking.

And most noticeably absent is the Stanford Cardinal who fell out of the polls altogether. The Cardinal had previously soared up to 17 following their trashings over USC and Oregon. Looks like they've settled back down to earth. Just a bit.