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