The first quarter of the college football season has concluded and up until this point there have not been any big surprise. After watching most of the games of the top teams in the country and observing their potential sustainability over the course of the season, I have put together my TOP 5 teams through Week 3. Enjoy….

#5 California Bears – If it were not for USC, California would be the dominant team of the PAC-10 and the West. They have a solid defensive front four and their offense is lead by running back sensation Justin Forsett. After putting the shellacking on Tennessee at the beginning of the season, the Bears have shown early this season that they are legitimate BCS contenders.

#4 Oklahoma Sooners – At this point in the season, they have got to be everyone’s sleeper to make it to the National Championship Game. After getting embarrassed in last years Fiesta Bowl loss to Boise State, Coach Stoops is on a mission to make a point to the nation that they are contenders. The Sooners have been very impressive thus far in their wins against Miami and lesser DI schools. However, the big test will come in October when they face rival Texas. If they can win that game and take care of business up through the Big 12 Championship they may be facing USC or LSU for the National Championship.

#3 Florida Gators – All I can say is, “WOW!” after the beating they gave to Tennessee this weekend. Although it appears the Volunteers are an over rated team, regardless, the Gators just dismantled a bowl bound SEC team that has some talent. I believe the Gators will hold their 3^rd place ranking throughout the entire season because on November 10^th they will suffer their only loss of the season at the hands of the South Carolina Gamecocks. Sorry Gator fans, there will not be a chance to repeat this year!

#2 LSU Tigers – What an impressive win against Virginia Tech 2 weeks ago! That game proved that LSU is legit. In fact, I have the Tigers and USC as a toss up for the #1 and #2 ranked teams in the country. The problem for LSU, they have to face a dangerous Alabama team in Tuscaloosa. The Crimson Tide are hungry for an upset and it could happen, however, I believe the Tigers will get only a scare and go undefeated through the rest of the season.

#1 USC Trojans – What can I say; they have enough talent and team speed to rival ALMOST an NFL squad. It is scary to see the potential this team has. After witnessing the way the defense totally shut down a fairly decent Corn Husker offense, it will be interesting how USC can handle the LSU offense in the BCS National Championship game in January.

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