N.Y. Times News Service Computer rankings by The New York Times of college football teams based on games through Oct. 24. Losses Margin 1. The quality of an opponent is determined by examining its record against other teams. The Times' computer model collapses runaway scores and takes note of a home-field advantage.
Recent games count more than earlier games.
The cumulative records and average margin of victory of each team's opponents do not include games against the ranked team. Associated Press content is Copyrighted by The Associated Press.