California really looked weak against Texas Tech and they nearly beat USC. Of course these type comparisons could be used to make about any team look good or bad.
I can't really disagree with the polls as they are now except maybe the emphasis on keeping the team which started the season as #1 at the top as long as they win no matter what.
In conference games are tougher because your opponents know you better. Auburn winning the SEC should have made them automatic but I (Hokies) wouldn't want to play OK either.
And OK State looked horrible against Ohio State, and almost beat OU.