In his concluding AP Top 25 ballot for the season, veteran sports journalist Bob Asmussen has placed Indiana at the top of the rankings. This comes after an exhilarating season for the Hoosiers, who have demonstrated exceptional performance in college football.
Asmussen, a long-time beat writer covering the Illinois team and a representative for the Heisman, shared his insights on Saturday morning”s edition of “Can”t Wait For Saturday.” He revealed his top 25 rankings, which will be officially released on Tuesday morning.
The top ten teams in his ballot include:
- 1. Indiana
- 2. Miami
- 3. Oregon
- 4. Ohio State
- 5. Mississippi
- 6. Georgia
- 7. Texas Tech
- 8. Texas A&M
- 9. Notre Dame
- 10. BYU
Asmussen expressed his admiration for Indiana”s remarkable achievements, suggesting that statues may soon be erected in honor of key figures such as Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza. He humorously noted that a movie about their accomplishments might be too far-fetched to believe.
In addition, Asmussen addressed the ongoing debate regarding the superiority of the SEC conference, pointing out that the Big Ten has secured three consecutive titles, including two perfect records. He asserted that the Big Ten currently stands as the premier conference in college football.
As a nod to the progress of Illinois and Houston, both teams recently achieved narrow bowl victories against SEC opponents. This success has propelled Illinois into Asmussen”s rankings at No. 18. Notably, two of their four losses were against teams that made the College Football Playoff, including the national champions.
This final ballot encapsulates a thrilling season of college football, highlighting the intense competition and the standout performances from various teams across the nation.
