12-17-2013, 09:59 AM
By the way, ESPN Insider has a regular feature with Vegas linemakers' power rankings. (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-footb...ting-guide)
Overall, they think MSU and Stanford are somewhat close. (Stanford #3, MSU #8; SU should be favored by 5.5 according to their scale.)
On the SOS debate, here are Stanford opponents on their power rankings: Oregon #4, ASU #13, UCLA #17, SC #20, Washington #21, N.D. #23, Oregon State #28. Arizona, though not an opponent, was also ranked at #28, reflecting the strength and depth of the conference.
MSU: Ohio State #5, N.D. #23, Iowa #26. Wisconsin, though not an opponent, ranked #10.
Overall, they think MSU and Stanford are somewhat close. (Stanford #3, MSU #8; SU should be favored by 5.5 according to their scale.)
On the SOS debate, here are Stanford opponents on their power rankings: Oregon #4, ASU #13, UCLA #17, SC #20, Washington #21, N.D. #23, Oregon State #28. Arizona, though not an opponent, was also ranked at #28, reflecting the strength and depth of the conference.
MSU: Ohio State #5, N.D. #23, Iowa #26. Wisconsin, though not an opponent, ranked #10.