We have finally reached the point in the season when all projection data has been eliminated from the FEI ratings formula and every team stands only on the merits of what it has accomplished this year. Some of those programs are in nearly the same spot that our preseason FEI ratings had forecasted. A total of 44 teams are ranked within 10 spots of their preseason position, including current No. 1 Alabama, No. 2 Clemson, No. 5 Ohio State, No. 6 Washington, No. 7 Louisville, and No. 10 Mississippi. A few preseason FEI favorites have fallen off significantly, however, including current No.