For those that think the SEC is overrated: LSU beat Orgeon last year. Alabama beat Penn St last year too and Michigan this year. Let's not forget the wins against Ohio St for SEC teams in the BCS championship game (Florida and LSU). I am not saying teams outside the SEC are bad, but just not as good. No doubt USC should be ranked below Alabama and perhaps LSU.
It's time for the ACC or the Big East to put up a competitor for the SEC to beat. The Big 10, Pac 10-12, and Big 8-12 have failed.