2020: Louisiana's Run Through the Rankings

[RaginScotsman]

Iowa State was ranked in polls that took into account all 130 FBS teams. It wasn't a "covid season" ranked win. It was a ranked win any way you slice it.

Let's not ever take away from what these guys just did.

130 teams or 70+ teams, we were a top 25 contender. We just made it sooner and a little higher than anyone may have expected. Now you've got to validate it by continuing to win.

[cajunhawk]

Coming into this season, I really liked having Mizzou late in the season for our first P5 road victory. Once that all changed, thanks to Draconian sanctions over the Nursing Home flu, starting out with a ranked team on the road with an offense like Iowa State's was less than optimal. We just dominated that ranked ISU squad on the road. Looking forward...App State and UAB are the two big hurdles in our way. Take care of both of those...and the others as well...nothing to keep us from an NY6 bowl bid.

[NOCajun]

Coming into this season, I really liked having Mizzou late in the season for our first P5 road victory. Once that all changed, thanks to Draconian sanctions over the Nursing Home flu, starting out with a ranked team on the road with an offense like Iowa State's was less than optimal. We just dominated that ranked ISU squad on the road. Looking forward...App State and UAB are the two big hurdles in our way. Take care of both of those...and the others as well...nothing to keep us from an NY6 bowl bid.

Arkansas State will be a huge game this year after the way they performed against Memphis and K-State. Besides, the polls just painted a big, bright target on the CAJUNS' backs, so EVERY game's going to be tough from here on, and that's how they should prepare for them!

[cajun55]

Oh I know this team is special. That’s why I wish we could have seen them have a normal season. I think they would have cracked the top 25 this year (all teams included).
Say what you will, it was a great win but the whole #19 ranking feels like a bit of fluff at the moment.
I love our team, love our coach, and will be rooting for that 11-0 year and enjoying every minute of it. I remain realistic as it relates to our #19 ranking after 1 game.

We would have been ranked maybe 6 or 7 spots lower which would be #25 or knocking right on the door if you look at all the other higher ranked teams in the preseason and assuming they all win. I don't think it changes that much, this is a top 25 team as they have proven. We were knocking on the top 25 after finishing last year with a solid bowl win, I believe we were an other receiving votes. This win just further solidifies the ranking in my opinion. We shut out a ranked Big 12 contender 21-0 on the road in the second half.

[Grantvb]

I think this is appropriate.... https://youtu.be/0dWZHAHBQAw

[CajunEXPRESS]

We’re ranked nationally and no asterisk period. The teams that chose to give up their seats at the table won’t matter won’t be remembered a decade from now. Let’s stay ranked all year long while two P5 conferences hope that the Wuhan makes them appear wise instead of foolish.

https://www.si.com/college/michigan/...h-kevin-warren

[TravlnCajun]

I think this is appropriate.... https://youtu.be/0dWZHAHBQAw

One of my favorite highlight videos, and the accompanying sound track is just icing

[MelRock]

According to one writer yes!

https://oklahoman.com/article/567163...son-so-far/amp

[Turbine]

I'm buying his logic.

Now we really need Iowa State to not panic and still have a good season.

[Cajun90]

Great article. Here is a guy who gets "it".

It will be intersting to see what shakes out this season and the long term ramifications to college sports in general.