Ohio State Creeping Back Into The Polls
Submitted by Darren Demaree on Mon, 02/09/2009 - 19:43
The voters have begun to reward the Buckeyes for their recent swing of victories by putting them back onto and almost into the top 25 national rankings. With four straight wins, including last week’s sweep of ranked teams, the Buckeyes have hoisted themselves back onto the national scene.
Now #24 in the AP poll, and what would be #26 in the ESPN/USA Today poll if it was a top 26 poll, the Buckeyes have now positioned themselves to move up quickly, Especially with games against the lackluster Wisconsin Badgers and the flailing Northwestern Wildcats coming up on the schedule.
AP Top 25
20. Purdue 17-6 353
21. Utah State 23-1 317
22. Illinois 19-5 303
23. Syracuse 18-6 280
24. OhioState17-5 216
25. Florida State 18-5 182
Others Receiving Votes
LSU 167, Washington 135, Texas 106, Florida 66, Minnesota 43, Dayton 31, California 16, Kansas State 8, West Virginia 8, South Carolina 7, Davidson 7, Miami (FL) 7, Utah 4, Arizona 4, San Diego State 2, Siena 2, Northeastern 2, Robert Morris 1, Boston College 1, Green Bay 1.
Dropped From Rankings
Texas 16, Minnesota 19, Washington 22.
ESPN/USA Today Top 25
20. Illinois 19-5 143
21. Gonzaga 17-5 124
22. Syracuse 18-6 115
23. Purdue 17-6 114
24. Washington 17-6 86
25. Florida State 18-5 62
Others Receiving Votes
Ohio State 55, Texas 50, LSU 50, Dayton 34, Minnesota 30, Florida 26, Davidson 9, Utah 9, South Carolina 7, Saint Mary's 5, Brigham Young 5, California 3, San Diego State 3, Penn State 2, UNLV 1, Arizona 1.
Dropped From Rankings
Texas 17, Minnesota 19.
Next Game: Saturday 1/14, 9pm @ Wisconsin (14-9)
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