Disclaimer - I am a Nole Fan first and foremost.
BUT, I disagree with the rankings. In the words of the greatest showman of all time, Ric Flair, "To be the Man, you gotta Beat the Man". Miss St. is one of the top teams in the country, no doubt, but they beat the revolving #2 team, how does that justify #1? I am a believer that you are #1 until you are knocked off, regardless being beat by #2 or #122.
We are finally coming to a playoff which will eliminate the rankings issues in the end.
Another infamous saying , this time Al Davis, doesn't matter how you win or who you beat, the bottom line is "Just Win Baby" and whoever does that will end up the National Champ this year.
TD