the poll question has bias built into it.
USC "beat"
and Florida "whooped"
Nice.
It was actually the other way around if you are trying to use the word whooped. USC was down 21-0 at half, couldnt do anything and OSU was driving at will. USC never lead in that game.
Florida fumbled 5 times, put 2 on the ground inside their own 30 yard line, one of them on a simple handoff. They had a busted coverage for a TD and a failed extra point to tie the game late - and still were in a position to win the game. Florida was always in the game, had the lead at some points in the game, or the game was tied.
USC lost from whistle to whistle.
That being said, it is inexcusable for a top 5 team to lose at home to a team like Ole Miss. Upstart or not.
So the question is:
Which loss is worse?
A. Florida a top 5 team, always in the game, lead at some points, losing at home on a blocked extra point?
B. USC, widely considered #1 and a near lock for the national title game, losing whistle to whistle on the road.
Not sure.