you forgot Florida and Miami in that mix too....
Auburn had their once-every-ten-year teams this year that will run the table but not go anywhere and then here in about 3 years they will be scraping by to get to a bowl game AGAIN....
Auburn didnt get any respect because they hadnt earned it in previous years. Remember all the years here (The past 3 I believe) where the sports writers were saying Auburn was the best team in the nation? This year they actually might have been, but couldnt over ride the past few years of disappointments...
Ohio State isnt over rated. You will see next year, barring any probation....
What'd the Bucs do ?
I agree, I think they may be the team to challenge USC next year.