Welcome to the ESPN College Football Bottom 10, where we shine a light on the week's most underwhelming performances and storylines in the world of NCAA football. This isn't about who's the worst; it's about who's doing the least with the most. Let's dive into the latest edition.
Week 11: The Turkey Day Turmoil
Thanksgiving week was filled with more drama than a soap opera, and we're not just talking about the tryptophan-induced food comas. From coaching carousel rides to on-field meltdowns, let's break down the chaos that landed these teams in our Bottom 10.
Coaching Carousel Spin-offs
With the regular season winding down, the coaching carousel is in full swing. This week, we saw a few schools make some... interesting choices. Kansas decided to roll the dice on Lance Leipold, who's been about as successful as a vegan at a Texas BBQ joint. Meanwhile, Northwestern hired Pat Fitzgerald's former boss, Jim O'Neil, who's never been a head coach at any level. It's like hiring a sous-chef to run a Michelin-starred restaurant.
On-Field Fiascos
Now, let's talk about the games. Or lack thereof. Rutgers managed to lose to Penn State despite the Nittany Lions' best efforts to give the game away. It was like watching a toddler trying to hide a cookie - you know they're going to mess it up. And then there's Illinois, who lost to Iowa despite the Hawkeyes' offense looking like they were playing with training wheels. It was like watching a car wreck in slow motion - you knew it was coming, but you couldn't look away.
Bottom 10 Power Rankings
| Rank | Team | Record | Why They're Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kansas Jayhawks | 2-8 | Hired a new coach who's never won more than 10 games in a season. That's like hiring a plumber who's only ever fixed leaky faucets to install your entire plumbing system. |
| 2 | Northwestern Wildcats | 3-7 | Hired a new coach who's never been a head coach at any level. It's like promoting the intern to CEO because you like their coffee orders. |
| 3 | Rutgers Scarlet Knights | 5-5 | Managed to lose to Penn State despite their best efforts to give the game away. It's like watching a toddler try to hide a cookie - you know they're going to mess it up. |
| 4 | Illinois Fighting Illini | 4-7 | Lost to Iowa despite their offense looking like they were playing with training wheels. It was like watching a car wreck in slow motion - you knew it was coming, but you couldn't look away. |
| 5 | Colorado Buffaloes | 3-7 | Got blown out by a Utah team that's been about as consistent as a toddler trying to color inside the lines. |
| 6 | Oregon State Beavers | 3-7 | Got throttled by a Washington State team that's been about as reliable as a used car salesman. |
| 7 | Boston College Eagles | 4-6 | Got smoked by a Syracuse team that's been about as hot as a cold cup of coffee. |
| 8 | Arkansas Razorbacks | 4-6 | Got shellacked by a LSU team that's been about as consistent as a roller coaster ride. |
| 9 | Maryland Terrapins | 5-5 | Got beat by a Michigan team that's been about as forgiving as a hangry toddler. |
| 10 | Missouri Tigers | 5-5 | Got throttled by a Tennessee team that's been about as reliable as a weather forecast in a hurricane. |
And there you have it, folks. Another week, another Bottom 10. Until next time, keep your chin up - at least you're not one of these teams. (Unless you are, in which case, chin up, too. It's a long offseason.)
