cidsports: Week 7: Another change at the Top of Polls, as #1 falls in the Big Ten

Last week, it was #1 Alabama falling @ South Carolina in Week 6. This week, it was #1 Ohio State falling @ #17 Wisconsin by the score of 31-18 in Week 7. In back to back weeks, #1 has fallen in College Football.

Further, South Carolina didn't take care of business in Week 7 either, falling 28-31 @ Kentucky. Texas went to Lincoln to take out Nebraska 20-13. There were some other teams in the Top 25 falling in Week 7, with some falling out of the Top 25.

Who's #1 after Week 7, heading into the first week of BCS Ratings for the 2010 College Football season? Here's our take, as we use both 2010 and last year as a compass to evaluate the Top 25 after Week 7. We are at the half way point for a lot of programs, as we head into Week 8.

CIDsports Top 25 after Week 7

Boise State (6-0, 2-0 WAC) 2 - The Broncos win on the road in WAC play with a 48-0 win @ San Jose State (1-6, 0-2 WAC). The Broncos may not get love by many voters at the top of the other polls, but they have won 20 straight games, including the '09 opener over Oregon 19-8. Next: Bye week in Week 8, then Tuesday night game vs. Louisiana Tech (3-4, 2-1 WAC) in Week 9.

Oregon (6-0, 3-0 Pac 10) 4 - The Ducks didn't play in Week 7, but let's make them #2 in the poll after Week 7, after #1 falls in back to back weeks. Next: vs. UCLA (3-3, 1-2 Pac Ten) on Thursday night in a Week 8 showdown in the Pac 10. The Bruins are coming off an ugly road loss @ Cal, after stringing together three staight wins.

TCU (7-0, 3-0 MWC) 3 - The Horned Frogs took care of business at home in a 31-3 win over BYU (2-5, 1-2 MWC) in conference play. Next: vs. Air Force (5-2, 3-1 MWC), who are coming off a 25-27 conference loss @ San Diego State (4-2, 1-1 MWC) to knock the Falcons out of the Top 25.

Oklahoma (6-0, 2-0 Big 12 South) 5 - The Sooners win big at home 52-0 over Iowa State (3-4, 1-2 Big 12 North) to remain undefeated. Next: @ 17 Missouri (6-0, 2-0 Big 12 North) in a huge inter-division game in the Big 12.

LSU (7-0, 4-0 SEC West) 6 - The Tigers left conference play to pick up a 32-10 OOC win vs. a FCS opponent, McNeese State (2-4, 1-1 Southland) to remain undefeated. Next: @ #7 Auburn (7-0, 4-0 SEC West) to determine who will remain undefeated and in sole position of first place in the SEC West.

Alabama (6-1, 3-1 SEC West) 7 - The Crimson Tide rebounded with a 23-10 win over Mississippi (3-3, 1-2 SEC West) at home. Next - @ Tennessee (2-4, 0-3 SEC East), who like South Carolina, will welcome the Crimson Tide coming off a bye week.

Auburn (7-0, 4-0 SEC West) 10 - The Tigers out gunned former #12 Arkansas (4-2, 1-2 SEC West) 65-43 in the highest scoring regulation game in SEC history. Next: vs. #5 LSU (7-0, 4-0 SEC West) to determine the leader in the SEC West.

Utah (6-0, 3-0 MWC) 8 - The Utes continue on the road with a 30-6 win @ Wyoming (2-5, 0-3 MWC) back in conference play. Next: vs. Colorado State (2-5, 1-2 MWC), as the Utes keep pace with co-leader TCU in the MWC.

Michigan State (7-0, 3-0 Big Ten) 11 - The Spartans win their Homecoming game 26-6 over Illinois (3-3, 1-2 Big Ten) to stay undefeated and at the top of the Big Ten. Next: @ Northwestern (5-1, 1-1 Big Ten), who will be coming off a bye week, after a disappointing home loss to Purdue.

Ohio State (6-1, 2-1 Big Ten) 1 - The Buckeyes fall 18-31 @ then #17 Wisconsin (6-1, 2-1 Big Ten), which is the second time in back to back seasons that the Buckeyes have lost its second conference road game of the season. Next: vs. Purdue (4-2, 2-0 Big Ten), who are coming off a 28-17 home win vs. Minnesota (1-6, 0-3 Big Ten), costing Minnesota's coach Tim Brewster his job. OSU lost @ Purdue last season 18-26.

Iowa (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten) 13 - The Hawkeyes after a bye week spoil the Wolverines' Homecoming game with a 38-28 win @ Michigan (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten). Next: vs. #12 Wisconsin (6-1, 2-1 Big Ten), in coach Bret Bielema's homecoming game against his alma mater. Iowa is 2-2 vs. the former player and assistant.

Wisconsin (6-1, 2-1 Big Ten) 17 - The Badgers pick up the biggest win in coach Bielema's five year era at Wisconsin with a 31-18 win over former #1 Ohio State (6-1, 2-1 Big Ten). Next: @ #11 Iowa (5-1, 2-0 Big Ten) in a game that will showcase two programs that cherish good line play, good TEs and running the football.

Nebraska (5-1, 1-1 Big 12 North) 6 - The Cornhuskers fall in Lincoln 13-20 in the Rematch game vs. Texas (4-2, 2-1 Big 12 South) to drop out of the Top 10. Next: @ #14 Oklahoma State (6-0, 2-0 Big 12 South) in back to back inter-division games for the Cornhuskers.

Oklahoma State (6-0, 2-0 Big 12 South) 19 - The Cowboys take care of business on the road with a solid 34-17 win @ Texas Tech (3-3, 1-3 Big 12 South). Next: vs. #13 Nebraska (5-1, 1-1 Big 12 North) in a game that has huge implications in both division races.
Florida State (6-1, 4-0 ACC Atlantic) 15 - The Seminoles avoid a home upset with a 24-19 win over Boston College (2-4, 0-3 ACC Atlantic) to remain undefeated in the division. Next: @ North Carolina State (5-2, 2-1 ACC Atlantic), who lost 27-33 @ East Carolina (4-2, 3-0 C-USA East).

Stanford (5-1, 2-1 Pac 10) 16 - The Cardinal are coming off a bye week. Next: vs. Washington State (1-6, 0-4 Pac 10), who haven't won a road game, since '07 and a Pac 10 game, since '08.

Missouri (6-0. 2-0 Big 12 North) 22 - The Tigers won 30-9 @ Texas A&M (3-3, 0-2 Big 12 South) to remain undefeated. Next: vs. #4 Oklahoma (6-0, 2-0 Big 12 South) in a game that has huge implication in both division races.

Arizona (5-1, 2-1 Pac 10) 20 - The Wildcats won 24-7 @ Washington State (1-6, 0-4), despite losing QB Nick Foles to injury. Next: vs. Washington (3-3, 2-1 Pac 10), who picked up a 35-34 win over former #23 Oregon State (3-3, 2-1 Pac 10), who were coming off win @ Arizona.

Mississippi State (5-2, 2-2 SEC West) NR - The Bulldogs pick up solid 10-7 win @ then #t25 Florida (4-3, 2-3 SEC East), as coach Dan Mullen beats mentor Urban Meyer. Next: vs. UAB (2-4, 1-2 C-USA East), in OOC play.

Arkansas (4-2, 1-2 SEC West) 12 - The Razorbacks fall 43-65 @ then #10 Auburn (7-0, 4-0 SEC West), while QB Ryan Mallett is knocked out of the game with a concussion. Next: vs. Mississippi (3-3, 1-2 SEC West), in a big game for both programs

Virginia Tech (5-2, 3-0 ACC Coastal) 24 - The Hokies continue its five game winning streak with a 52-21 home win over Wake Forest (2-5, 1-3 ACC Atlantic). Next: vs. Duke (1-5, 0-3 ACC Coastal), as the Hokies work to rebound from a disappointing start in '10.

South Carolina (4-2, 2-2 SEC East) 14 - The Gamecocks blow a 28-10 halftime lead @ Kentucky (4-3, 1-3 SEC East) to lose 28-31. Next: @ Vanderbilt (2-4, 1-2 SEC East), in a crucial division match up in the SEC East.

Texas (4-2, 2-1 Big 12 South) NR - The Longhorns traveled to Lincoln and defeated then #6 Nebraska (5-1, 1-1 Big 12 North) 20-13 to get back on track after back to back losses. Next: vs. Iowa State (3-4, 1-2 Big 12 South), who are coming off a blow out loss on the road @ OU.

Miami (FL) (4-2, 2-1 ACC Coastal) t25 - The Hurricane took care of business on the road with a 28-13 win @ Duke (1-5, 0-3 ACC Coastal). Next: vs. North Carolina (4-2, 2-1 ACC Coastal) on Saturday to clear up who is #3 in the division to date.

West Virginia (5-1, 1-0 Big East) NR - The Mountaineers opened Big East play with a 20-6 home win vs. South Florida (3-3, 0-2 Big East). Next: vs. Syracuse (4-2, 1-1 Big East) as the Mountaineers look to stay on pace in the conference.

Teams falling out of Top 25 after Week 7: former #18 Nevada (6-1, 1-1 WAC), lost 20-27 @ Hawaii (5-2, 2-0 WAC); former #21 Air Force (5-2, 2-1 MWC), lost 25-27 @ San Diego State (4-2, 1-1 MWC); former #23 Oregon State (3-3, 2-1 Pac 10), lost 34-35 @ Washington (3-3, 2-1 Pac 10); former #t25 Florida (4-3, 2-3 SEC East), lost 7-10 vs. Mississippi State (5-2, 2-2 SEC West), to all fall out of the Top 25.

A look at the FBS Conference Races, after Week 7 of play:

ACC Atlantic - #15 Florida State leads at 4-0 ahead of North Carolina State (5-2), who is 2-1, in second place in the division. Maryland (4-2) is third at 1-1 in the division.

ACC Coastal - #21 Virginia Tech leads the division at 3-0. Georgia Tech (5-2) is in second place at 3-1, while #24 Miami (FL) and North Carolina (4-2) follow at 2-1 in the division.

Big 12 North - #17 Missouri leads the division at 2-0, ahead of Kansas State (5-1) at 2-1, in second place a half game ahead of #13 Nebraska at 1-1, who pounded K-State in Manhattan in Week 6.
Big 12 South - #4 Oklahoma and #14 Oklahoma State both lead the division at 2-0, followed by Baylor (5-2) and # 23 Texas both at 2-1.
Big East - The conference saw every finally begin league play in Week 7, with #25 West Virginia, Rutgers (4-2), Cincinnati (3-3)and Pittsburgh (3-3) all at 1-0 to take on early lead.
Big Ten - Only three teams remain undefeated in conference play, with #9 Michigan State leading at 3-0, while #11 Iowa and Purdue (4-2) are at 2-0 early in conference play.
C-USA East - Two teams remain undefeated in the division, with East Carolina (4-2) and UCF (4-2) at 3-0 and 2-0, respectively. Southern Miss (5-2) trails at 2-1.
C-USA West - Southern Methodist (4-3) is the only remaining undefeated team in the division at 3-0. Houston (3-3) trails at 2-1.
FBS Independents - Navy is at 4-2, while Army and Notre Dame are both 4-3 after Week 7 of the 2010 College Football season.
MAC East - Miami (OH) (4-3) leads the division at 3-0, while Ohio U. (4-3) is at 3-1 and Temple (5-2) is at 2-1 to lead early.
MAC West - Northern Illinois (5-2) and Toledo (4-3) are undefeated and lead the division at 3-0.
MWC - #3 TCU and #8 Utah are the remaining undefeated teams in the conference at 3-0, while Air Force (5-2) trails at 3-1.
Pac 10 - #2 Oregon leads to conference at 3-0, while four teams follow at 2-1, with #16 Stanford, #18 Arizona, Oregon State (3-3) and Washington (3-3).
SEC East - #22 South Carolina leads the division at 2-2, with Florida (4-3) and Georgia (3-4) following at 2-3.
SEC West - #5 LSU and #7 Auburn lead the division at 4-0, with #6 Alabama at 3-1.
Sun Belt - Troy (4-2) and Florida International (2-4) are the only undefeated teams in the conference at 3-0 and 2-0, respectively. Louisiana-Monroe (3-3) trails at 2-1 thus far in the conference race.
WAC - Hawaii (5-2) and #1 Boise State are the only unfeated teams in the conference at 3-0 and 2-0, respectively. Fresno State (4-2) and Louisiana Tech (3-4) trail at 2-1.