.RJ Youthful.FOX Athletics National College Football Professional.In the first period of the 16-team SEC, the game has shown to become a lot more difficult than we presumed it could be. It’s not only that Alabama dismayed Georgia back in Full week 5 to obtain the No. 1 position.
It is actually that Vanderbilt dismayed then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the next best staff in the SEC– not the most ideal staff in the Big Ten, Big 12 or ACC, that all possess unbeaten groups in their leagues– acquired the nod as the No.
1 staff in the country.There have been three No. 1 teams in the 1st eight full weeks of the time, and they call from the exact same conference: S-E-C! However, along with Georgia’s 30-15 win against Texas, our team’re reliant observe the Associated Press ranking catch up with me and place Oregon, currently resting at 7-0 with a win at home versus an awesome Ohio State team, as the new agreement No.
1 staff in America.However … There is a disagreement for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 ranking it upheld begin the time, and it begins along with the Bulldogs going on the roadway to safeguard a double-digit victory over the Longhorns.
That is actually the most ideal gain in the nation. The 15-point gain on the Forty Acres stands up over Oregon’s one-point get Ohio State at Autzen, and the Bulldogs accomplished the feat with quarterback Carson Stream tossing 3 interceptions and also finishing only 23 of 41 masquerade 175 yards along with no touchdowns.Georgia’s draw Texas was a prevalent and also vintage Kirby Smart protective functionality, where Texas might do next to nothing for 2 quarters and also routed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have not participated in a full video game on outburst, defense or even unique crews this season.But succeeding need to be actually respected, and also losing should be actually disciplined.
Thus, Oregon is actually the No. 1 team right here– in the meantime. But beware if this Georgia group locates a technique to participate in full football.Georgia, even at No.
2, experiences inescapable once again.With that, here is actually a look at my top 25 ranks following Full week 8 of the college regulation football time:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks showed no signs of a hangover observing their 32-31 win against Ohio Condition last week, making easy work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was scarily efficient, finishing 21 of 25 masquerade 290 yards with pair of goals as well as an interception.No.
2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Features 2. Georgia (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses yet to play an excellent video game in each 3 phases, however great crews locate ways to win significant games, and also is actually exactly what Kirby Smart’s crew did on Saturday.
While Carson Stream had a hard time throughout, Trevor Etienne got the slack, hurrying for three touchdowns in the draw the No. 1-ranked team in America.3. Ohio State (5-1) Week 8 outcome: Idle4.
Penn State (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Shed to Georgia, 30-15Texas is a good football group, however the SEC is actually just unfathomable for crews ahead out of this game unblemished. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 gardens along with 2 goals and a choice, while Georgia’s self defense held Texas to just 29 yards on the ground.
The Longhorns have actually now shed their final 5 home games against top-five rivals.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Web cam Ward accomplished 21 of 32 passes along with 4 passing goals in a rollicking defeat of the Cardinals. Miami has right now racked up 50 scores or more in four video games this period, which is actually one of the most through any type of Canes staff in a singular season.7.
Clemson (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have actually looked like the best-positioned opposition to Miami’s dominance, away from unbeaten Pitt. Given that dropping to Georgia 34-3 back in Full week 1, they have actually scored 40 or more in five of their last 6 games.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked every bit like being returned for a backbreaking touchdown, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall needlessly slipped just before cracking the plane and left Iowa Condition an odds to mount a comeback.
That’s precisely what Rocco Becht and the Cyclones did.UCF’s Braeden Marshall obstructs an elapsed but DROPS the ball at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In a gritty succeed, Becht tossed for 274 yards and ran for 97 along with 3 overall TDs to maintain Iowa State unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Oklahoma Condition, 38-35This team thinks that 2022 Texas Religious.
Are actually the Cougars excellent? Effectively, their file mentions they are. As well as they’re certainly some of the two absolute best staffs in the Significant 12, and also will suffice to receive them right into the College Soccer Playoff.10.
LSU (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham rushed for 101 backyards along with 3 goals in a game that the Tigers broke open overdue in the second one-half. They maintain their unbeaten streak in SEC play and also are going to encounter one more unbeaten SEC opponent in Texas A&M on Sunday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that rushed for more than one hundred backyards in the 2nd half alone, the Vols trumped their loathed rival for just the second time in 18 years.
With the gain, Tennessee keeps its SEC headline as well as CFP wishes alive.12. Indiana (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are among merely three unbeaten groups left behind in the Big Ten, and also they resemble a reputable danger to play in the Big Ten championship. Indiana has actually not tracked a challenger in any activity it has actually played this time.13.
Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Georgia Technician, 31-13The Battling Irish went back coming from a 7-0 deficit for the second time in as many weeks to get hold of a gain. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellow Jackets leaned on Zach Pyron, who accomplished twenty of 36 passes for 269 lawns with a touchdown and also 2 interceptions. Notre Dame’s defense stooped up and held Georgia Technician scoreless in the 2nd as well as third one-fourths.14.
Texas A&M (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies hung on to defeat the Bulldogs and keep their undefeated SEC season in one piece. Texas A&M is actually today among only pair of systems in the game as yet to take a loss busy play. The Aggies’ only reduction this period was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame group.15.
Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Chestnut, 21-17The Tigers scored a touchdown along with 46 secs left in the video game to seal a comeback gain versus Rust. Along with the triumph, certainly not simply carried out Missouri keep its own spot in this particular set of ranks, however it likewise continues to be on the blister for the CFP. Mizzou routed Rust 17-6 in the 4th quarter just before its comeback.16.
Boise State (5-1) Week 8 end result: Idle17. Kansas Condition (6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State is off to its own initial 6-1 begin given that 2014 adhering to an impressive gain West Virginia. Along with WVU offering out to quit DJ Giddens and also the Wildcat hurrying attack, quarterback Avery Johnson accomplished 19 of 29 passes for 298 backyards along with three touchdowns.Kansas State’s Avery Johnson associates with Jadon Jackson on an ELECTRIC 60-yard TD vs.
West Virginia 18. Illinois (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Michigan, 21-7The succeed marked the Illini’s initial victory versus Michigan considering that 2009 as well as their third versus a team that has actually been actually rated in the best 25. They handed Michigan a 2nd reduction in as lots of Saturdays, marking the very first time because 2020 that the Wolverines have actually dropped back-to-back activities.19.
Alabama (5-2) Full week 8 result: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After earning the No. 1 position following a sway Georgia, the Tide have actually right now lost two of their final 3– each losses happening versus plans from the state of Tennessee– and also could be the only No. 1-ranked staff after the period began certainly not to create the CFP.20.
Pitt (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Week 8 outcome: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Stanford, 40-10Along with Miami, Clemson and Pitt, the Mustangs are undefeated in conference play.
Kevin Jennings masqueraded more than 300 backyards with 3 touchdowns and also an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Army (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Afro-american Knights trampled the Pirates, as well as quarterback Bryson Daily accounted for 318 backyards– including 171 rushing lawns– in the win.24. Navy (6-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte nc 38-0– with 10:24 left behind in the second quarter.
The gain was marked by three passing goals coming from quarterback Blake Horvath and 2 interceptions came back for TDs by Dashaun Peele, that is actually the very first Naval force player ever to carry out that feat in a game.25. Colorado (5-2) Week 8 end result: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the very first time due to the fact that 2005 as well as appear like a latecomer to a Big 12 title-contending gathering with a trademark win versus Arizona when traveling. One where it participated in the second fifty percent without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is a national university soccer writer and also expert for FOX Sports and also the host of the podcast “The Primary College Soccer Program.” Observe him at @RJ_Young.
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