YellowSkarmory's Week 7 Ballot
| Rank | Team | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auburn | |
| 2 | Tennessee | |
| 3 | Iowa State | |
| 4 | Duke | |
| 5 | Alabama | |
| 6 | Kentucky | |
| 7 | Florida | |
| 8 | Marquette | |
| 9 | Kansas | |
| 10 | Gonzaga | |
| 11 | Oregon | |
| 12 | Texas A&M | |
| 13 | Memphis | |
| 14 | UCLA | |
| 15 | Houston | |
| 16 | Purdue | |
| 17 | UConn | |
| 18 | Baylor | |
| 19 | Michigan State | |
| 20 | Mississippi State | |
| 21 | Oklahoma | |
| 22 | Utah State | |
| 23 | Ole Miss | |
| 24 | Clemson | |
| 25 | Pitt |
Overall Rationale
bracketology-style poll | also considered: Illinois, Maryland, Dayton, Georgia, St. John's, Michigan, Cincinnati, Wisconsin, San Diego State