Welcome to the Week 10 NDL Next 25! As we enter the homestretch things continue to evolve. Voting factors like SOS and Sim wins factor in to votes. Makes for fun times!
Louisville (188) - Da Ville is primed for a Top 25 debut, as more games come in. With the diminishing amount of 1 loss teams in the league right now, the Cardinals can make a run and even play Spoiler against UConn. Top 25 Likelihood: Sure Thing 
West Virginia (153) - Despite nothing of note since the middle of the month, WVU continues to rise as others take losses. The Mountaineers will most likely move in to a Top 25 spot by virtue of a few candidates losing their games. How far can Talented climb? Well that depends on when and if the games get played. Top 25 Likelihood: Very Good
Mississippi State (153) - Though now bowl eligible in a season where he was picked to win 2 games tops, Bearass and the Bulldogs find that the surge of votes may drop off with a tough 4th loss to Arky. They have an outside shot if they win out, but the margin or error is next to nothing. Top 25 Likelihood: Slim
Oregon (101) - After 3 early losses put them out the polls, the Ducks are on a roll, and looking to step back in to the spotlight. They still have a very good shot at making the Pac 12 championship, and 6ft is trying to keep that cushy job of his. Anymore losses, and you can count them out. Despite this, I like their chances. Top 25 Likelihood: Very Good 
Arizona State (89) - On the flip side we have Arizona St. who has 2 tough losses on their resume, and is trending down as of late. They can recover with a couple of wins against ranked/streaking teams in USC & Zona, but I believe their momentum (and Shel's pride) won't allow for that. Top 25 Likelihood: Slim
Utah State (72) - I had so many good things to say about Utah St. Then they lost to New Mexico St... Well there goes that. 3 losses in a non BCS conference dashes just about all hopes of the Aggies making it in. Top 25 Likelihood: Doubtful
Florida State (43) - Pengy and the Noles need to be auto-voted in the next poll or it will simply be a crime against humanity. The Noles took down the Juggernaut known as Pimpin' & the Hokies. However, with a loss to Clemson they may not make the ACC Champ game sadly. Give credit where its due people! Top 25 Likelihood: It's a lock!
Texas State (28) - Good chance for a 9-3 finish going in to the final 3 games for the bobcats, but a low chance for a conference crown & not being in a big boy conference, it'll be an outside shot at best with 3 losses. Top 25 Liklihood: Slim
Washington State (22) - 4 winnable games left have Coug thinking Top 25 for the final polls. Should he win out, I can easily see him edging out a Non BCS team for a spot with the same record (Re: Utah St & Texas St). Just gotta finish the race. The hurdles come from the newly christened Air show from the huskies and Giver's tough Sun Devils. Both games could go either way, regardless of records. Top 25 Likelihood: Middle of the road
Auburn (16) - Auburn got some love this week, but the smack down from Georgia pretty much puts the nails on this coffin. Top 25 Probability: Ain't Happenin'
Houston (14) - RanDawg needs a whole lot of help to win the division, and will probably need a few people to lose in the Top 25 and this article to move on up the list. If he doesn't make it to the conference championship, I doubt the Cougars make it in. Top 25 Likelihood: Doubtful
Troy (14) - At 4-1, Troy has a very good chance of getting in to the Top 25, provided he can sneak past FIU. The chances of two Sunbelt teams making it in to the Top 25 are pretty slim. Only one can make it, and with FIU's recently loss not being to Troy, they're gonna be hungry for a bounce back win. Not a good look for Troy. Top 25 Likelihood: Slim
North Carolina (9) - All 3 losses have come from a Top 15 team. Should Oracle win out, he should be one of the Upper Tier 3 loss teams that get put on the list and edge out the BCS Buster candidates. Top 25 Likelihood: High
Kansas State (8) - A win against Baylor was a feel good moment for an underachieving K-State team. 4 losses and a low position in the conference make for a knockout punch that puts the Wildcats out for the season.Top 25 Likelihood: Doubtful
Arizona (8) - This Wildcats team didn't get much love, but that's all gonna change this poll. After knocking off an Unbeaten and the Poster boy known as Sheldon, Coach Liq should have no reason not to hit the Top 25 this next poll. This is the strongest 3 loss team in the NDL right now and recent wins should do more than enough to get the coaches' attention. So long as Zona doesn't look too far in to the future at a potential Pac 12 Championship berth, things are definitely looking up. Top 25 Likelihood: It's a lock
Rutgers (7) - Now that Dak and the Scarlet Knights have gotten some game time in. They can attract some attention! They have a fairly cake schedule now that beating from UConn is out the way. They'll have to watch FIU, and Louisville, but provided they actually play, I give Rutgers a fighting chance to make the Top 25. Top 25 Likelihood: Good
Texas Tech (5) - Texas Tech has quietly remained undefeated in conference play and has only lost to two Top 10 teams. Again, provided the games get played, Texas Tech could be a dark horse for the Big 12 title. Obviously this runs through SuperJake and the Cowboys, but nonetheless, I see a sliver of hope. Top 25 Likelihood: AverageEastern Michigan (4)
Georgia Tech (3) - Well lookie here! We have a new leader in the ACC Coastal! Do I smell a coup? No... No I don't. As soon as that game gets played against a Hokie team that wants to prove to the pollers that they belong in a top spot, things will return to normal. Top 25 Likelihood: Slim
Mississippi (1) - Thabs is still getting love (lets hope this isn't a self vote) from a poller. As stated in last weeks article, not gonna happen at this pont. SEC is just too damn good. Top 25 Likelihood: Zero
Northern Illinois (1) - NIU is undefeated? What? Pretty sure they were in Dave's article of not playing. Perhaps they are trying to make a sneak run? Yeah, sure. Lets see them finish the season first. (UPDATE: And boom goes the dynamite!) Top 25 Likelihood: Low
Tulsa - The Golden Hurricane gets my vote, as they've been playing games as of late and making some noise in the Conference USA. Sammy is a dangerous coach, and outside of Miami & SMU, he has a good shot at pulling a 10-2 season. Given the recent fall off of a few Non BCS teams, Tulsa may be getting hot at just the right time. Top 25 Likelihood: Good
Buffalo - The Bulls got no love this week after getting a few votes last week, however they still sit atop the Mac East. 3 losses don't make it easy, but on the off chance that NIU is for real and Buffalo beats them, they could garner a bit of interest in the coaches poll. Top 25 Likelihood: Doubtful
Michigan - BigRy finally got his foot out of his ass and started winning games! After an abysmal start to the season, the Wolverines are getting it going. Most likely too little too late, but hey these guys were getting votes when they were 1-3! There's hope right? Top 25 Likelihood: Doutbful
FAU - MrChampagne has gone and knocked off the BCS Buster train and beaten out FIU. They now have sole possession of first place in the sun belt! Not much for bragging rights, but it could get the attention of others and garner some votes. Top 25 Likelihood: Slim
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