.RJ Youthful.FOX Athletics National College Soccer Analyst.In the first period of the 16-team SEC, the league has actually shown to become even more tough than we assumed it may be. It is actually not only that Alabama distressed Georgia back in Week 5 to accomplish the No. 1 rank.
It’s that Vanderbilt upset then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It’s that the next best staff in the SEC– not the most ideal group in the Big 10, Big 12 or even ACC, that all possess unbeaten groups in their organizations– acquired the nod as the No.
1 group in the country.There have actually been three No. 1 crews in the initial eight weeks of the season, and they all hail coming from the exact same conference: S-E-C! However, along with Georgia’s 30-15 win against Texas, we’re reliant observe the Associated Push ranking overtake me as well as position Oregon, presently resting at 7-0 with a gain in the home versus an awesome Ohio State staff, as the brand new consensus No.
1 staff in America.However … There is an argument for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 rank it upheld start the time, as well as it starts along with the Bulldogs going on the road to safeguard a double-digit victory over the Longhorns.
That is actually the best win in the country. The 15-point gain on the Forty Acres stands over Oregon’s one-point win over Ohio Condition at Autzen, and the Bulldogs completed the task with quarterback Carson Stream throwing 3 interceptions and completing only 23 of 41 passes for 175 lawns along with no touchdowns.Georgia’s gain Texas was a prevalent and classic Kirby Smart protective functionality, where Texas could do next to nothing for two fourths and tracked UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have actually certainly not participated in a complete game on offense, protection or even exclusive crews this season.But succeeding must be actually appreciated, and losing must be punished.
So, Oregon is the No. 1 staff below– in the meantime. Yet beware if this Georgia staff locates a way to play full football.Georgia, even at No.
2, believes inescapable once again.With that, here is actually a look at my best 25 ranks adhering to Week 8 of the college regulation football season:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks presented no indicators of a hangover observing their 32-31 gain against Ohio Condition recently, creating easy work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily dependable, accomplishing 21 of 25 passes for 290 backyards along with 2 goals as well as an interception.No.
2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Highlights 2. Georgia (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses however to play an excellent game in every three stages, yet great staffs find techniques to win huge activities, which is actually precisely what Kirby Smart’s group carried out on Sunday.
While Carson Stream battled throughout, Trevor Etienne picked up the slack, hurrying for three goals in the gain the No. 1-ranked staff in United States.3. Ohio State (5-1) Full week 8 end result: Idle4.
Penn State (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 result: Dropped to Georgia, 30-15Texas is a good regulation football team, but the SEC is actually just too deep for crews ahead out of this game flawless. Quinn Ewers threw for 211 backyards along with 2 touchdowns and a pick, while Georgia’s defense kept Texas to only 29 gardens on the ground.
The Longhorns have now lost their final five home games versus top-five opponents.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Webcam Ward finished 21 of 32 passes along with four passing touchdowns in a rollicking defeat of the Cardinals. Miami has currently racked up fifty points or more in four games this period, which is actually the best by any type of Canes team in a solitary period.7.
Clemson (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have actually appeared like the best-positioned challenger to Miami’s authority, away from undefeated Pitt. Because dropping to Georgia 34-3 back in Full week 1, they’ve scored 40 or even additional in 5 of their final 6 games.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Week 8 end result: Beat UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked equally like being actually returned for a backbreaking touchdown, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily faltered before cracking the aircraft as well as left Iowa State a possibility to accumulate a comeback.
That is actually specifically what Rocco Becht and the Cyclones did.UCF’s Braeden Marshall obstructs a pass but slips at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In a sandy win, Becht threw for 274 yards as well as competed 97 with 3 overall TDs to maintain Iowa Condition undefeated.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Oklahoma Condition, 38-35This team feels like 2022 Texas Christian.
Are actually the Cougars ideal? Properly, their document mentions they are. As well as they’re undoubtedly one of the 2 best crews in the Significant 12, and that will certainly suffice to acquire them in to the College Football Playoff.10.
LSU (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham rushed for 101 gardens with 3 touchdowns in an activity that the Tigers broke open overdue in the second fifty percent. They sustain their unbeaten streak in SEC play as well as will encounter one more undefeated SEC opponent in Texas A&M on Saturday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, who hurried for much more than 100 gardens in the second half alone, the Vols trumped their detested rival for just the 2nd time in 18 years.
With the win, Tennessee keeps its SEC title as well as CFP wishes alive.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 result: Beat Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are just one of simply 3 unbeaten crews left in the Big Ten, and also they seem like a genuine risk to play in the Big 10 champion. Indiana has actually certainly not tracked an enemy in any type of activity it has played this season.13.
Notre Dame (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Georgia Specialist, 31-13The Combating Irish went back coming from a 7-0 shortage for the second time in as a lot of full weeks to snatch a succeed. Without Haynes King at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, that completed 20 of 36 masquerade 269 backyards along with a touchdown and pair of interceptions. Notre Dame’s defense bowed up and also held Georgia Technology scoreless in the 2nd and third quarters.14.
Texas A&M (6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies held on to defeat the Bulldogs and keep their unbeaten SEC season in one piece. Texas A&M is today one of simply 2 systems in the organization as yet to take a reduction busy play. The Aggies’ only loss this period was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame staff.15.
Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Rust, 21-17The Tigers scored a goal with 46 seconds left behind in the game to secure a rebound gain versus Auburn. With the victory, certainly not merely carried out Missouri keep its spot in this set of positions, but it likewise remains on the bubble for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Auburn 17-6 in the 4th quarter before its resurgence.16.
Boise State (5-1) Full week 8 result: Idle17. Kansas Condition (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat West Virginia, 45-18Kansas Condition is off to its initial 6-1 start because 2014 complying with an impressive gain West Virginia. With WVU marketing out to stop DJ Giddens as well as the Wildcat hurrying attack, quarterback Avery Johnson accomplished 19 of 29 passes for 298 lawns along with three touchdowns.Kansas Condition’s Avery Johnson associates with Jadon Jackson on an ELECTRIC 60-yard TD vs.
West Virginia 18. Illinois (6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The gain significant the Illini’s very first success against Michigan since 2009 as well as their 3rd versus a team that has actually been placed in the best 25. They handed Michigan a 2nd reduction in as several Saturdays, noting the first time due to the fact that 2020 that the Wolverines have actually shed next games.19.
Alabama (5-2) Full week 8 outcome: Dropped to Tennessee, 24-17After getting the No. 1 position complying with a draw Georgia, the Trend have actually now gone down two of their final three– each losses coming against courses from the state of Tennessee– and may be the only No. 1-ranked group after the time began certainly not to make the CFP.20.
Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Week 8 end result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated Stanford, 40-10Along along with Miami, Clemson and also Pitt, the Mustangs are unbeaten in conference play.
Kevin Jennings passed for much more than 300 lawns with three goals and also an interception in a rout of the Cardinal.23. Military (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Black Knights trampled the Pirates, and also quarterback Bryson Daily made up 318 backyards– consisting of 171 rushing gardens– in the win.24. Navy (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte 38-0– with 10:24 left in the 2nd one-fourth.
The win was denoted through 3 passing touchdowns coming from quarterback Blake Horvath and pair of interceptions returned for TDs by Dashaun Peele, that is the initial Naval force gamer ever before to execute that feat in a video game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 result: Defeated Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the very first time because 2005 and appear like a latecomer to a Large 12 title-contending event with a signature win against Arizona when traveling. One where it played the 2nd one-half without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is a nationwide college football writer and also expert for FOX Sporting activities as well as the hold of the podcast “The Number One College Soccer Series.” Observe him at @RJ_Young.
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