Sooners swoon in 2009
Routed 14-13 by Brigham Young, Oklahoma had its record fall to 0-2 to earn the honor of worst team in America.
The Sooners took advantage of the fact that the Bottom 10’s complex rankings include January bowl results such as Oklahoma’s 24-14 loss to Florida in the BCS title game. The Sooners are the losingest team in the nation.
Meanwhile, No. 2 San Jose State somehow blew a 3-0 lead to succumb to USC and child quarterback Matt Barkley 56-3. The victory was only a minor consolation for Trojans rooters, after the other men of Troy (Ala.) were knocked off 31-14 by Bowling Green.
Bottom 10 voters, respectful of Michigan’s 3-9 record last year, shrugged off the (very) hard-working Wolverines’ win over Western Michigan as a fluke and gave Michigan probationary status in the ratings at No. 19.
Also, in what sounded like a barroom brawl, Bill & Mary throttled Virginia 26-14. Just wait until Virginia’s boyfriend, Duke, finds out.
The rankled:
| Rank | Wreck | W-L | Last Loss | Next Loss |
| 1. | Oklahoma | 0-2-x | 13-14, Brigham Young | Idaho State |
| 2. | San Jose State | 0-1 | 3-56, USC | Utah |
| 3. | Maryland | 0-1 | 13-52, California | James Madison |
| 4. | Georgia | 0-1 | 10-24, Oklahoma State | South Carolina |
| 5. | Virginia Tech | 0-1 | 24-34, Alabama | Marshall |
| 6. | Virginia | 0-1 | 14-26, Bill & Mary | Texas Christian |
| 7. | Florida State | 0-1 | 34-38, Miami (Fla.) | Jacksonville State |
| 8. | Troy | 0-1 | 14-31, Bowling Green | Florida |
| 9. | Northern Iowa | 0-1 | 16-17, Iowa | South Dakota |
| 10. | Iowa | 1-0 | def. Northern Iowa, 17-16 | Iowa State |
11. Oregon (one lost game, one lost running back); 12. Ill (0-1); 13. University of Texas at El Cut Off at the Paso (0-1); 14. Utah State (0-1); 15. Washington State (0-1); 16. Washington State (just wanted to see if you were paying attention); 17. Nevada (0-1); 18. Syracuse (0-1); 19. Michigan (1-0); 20. Electoral College (idle).
Others receiving votes (in alphabetical order): None.
x-2009 record includes Jan. 8 BCS championship loss to Florida.
Crummy game of the week: Idaho State (0-1) vs. Oklahoma (0-1).
Rout of the week: USC (1-0) over Ohio State (1-0).
Special citation: No doubt part of the reason Brigham Young was successful against Oklahoma was the team’s maturity. As ESPN Radio’s Colin Cowherd pointed out, 43 of Brigham Young’s players are married. Just think, 43 husbands with an excuse to get out of yardwork on Saturdays.