ESPN's Pat Forde:

Both the Bulldogs and Crimson Tide have plenty of quality opponents left to play to lift their strength of schedule. Georgia plays Florida, Auburn and Georgia Tech, while Alabama plays Tennessee, LSU and Auburn. But can you imagine what the mood would be in Atlanta come Dec. 3 if undefeated Alabama is playing undefeated Georgia -- and neither is yet in position to go to the Rose Bowl?

The South might secede again.

--- 12:51 PM ET

First 2005 BCS poll is out.

1) USC
2) Texas
3) VT
4) UGA
5) Alabama
6) LSU
7) Texas Tech
8) Miami
9) UCLA
10) Penn State

--- 2:43 PM ET

Harris Poll panelist dismissed.

Harris InteractiveŽ has dismissed one member from the Harris Interactive College Football Poll (SM) panel. Harris Interactive communicated to each panelist the level of commitment expected upon inclusion in the panel. This panelist has been released for not participating fully and honoring the level of commitment required. The individual's name will not be released, and Harris Interactive will not replace this panelist.

--- 9:38 PM ET

The monster returns tomorrow.

Let the complaining begin. The season's first Bowl Championship Series standings come out Monday, and it looks like Southern California and Texas will be on top.

And here's the really bad news for fans of Virginia Tech, Georgia and Alabama: Unless the Trojans or Longhorns stumble on their way to the Rose Bowl, everybody else is probably fighting for third.

--- 8:52 PM ET