Hlas' AP Top 25 ballot: Rest of the nation catches up to me on putting Oregon No. 1

I bumped Oregon to No. 1 on my Associated Press Top 25 ballot last week. Today, the Ducks get that spot in the poll thanks to Ohio State's loss to Wisconsin.

So here is my ballot. I normally have long-winded explanations.  But right now, it's 2 a.m. after an 18-hour trip from my driveway to Michigan Stadium via the Iowa City airport. I can't tell if I'm hearing Lou Holtz's voice in my head, or if my TV is on and it's airing a replay of College Football Final.

Either way, it's not a good thing.

I'm sorry to say goodbye to Nevada after its 27-21 loss at Hawaii. But I'm delighted the national-title game between Boise State and TCU or Utah is still in play.

1. Oregon (7-0)

2. Oklahoma (6-0)

3. Boise State (6-0)

4. TCU (7-0)

5. Auburn (7-0)

6. Michigan State (7-0)

7. LSU (7-0)

8. Alabama (6-1)

9. Utah (6-0)

10. Wisconsin (6-1)

11. Ohio State (6-1)

12. Iowa (5-1)

13. Stanford (5-1)

14. Florida State (6-1)

15. Oklahoma State (6-0)

16. West Virginia (5-1)

17. Nebraska (5-1)

18. Arizona (5-1)

19. Missouri (6-0)

20. Texas (4-2)

21. South Carolina (4-2)

22. Mississippi State (5-2)

23. Arkansas (4-2)

24. Miami (4-2)

25. Virginia Tech (5-2)