.RJ Youthful.FOX Athletics National University Football Expert.In the very first period of the 16-team SEC, the game has shown to become much more tough than we presumed it could be. It’s certainly not simply that Alabama upset Georgia back in Week 5 to obtain the No. 1 ranking.
It is actually that Vanderbilt upset then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It’s that the next best crew in the SEC– certainly not the best crew in the Big 10, Big 12 or even ACC, who all possess unbeaten staffs in their games– obtained approval as the No.
1 group in the country.There have been actually three No. 1 teams in the initial 8 weeks of the period, and also they call from the same association: S-E-C! Nonetheless, with Georgia’s 30-15 win versus Texas, our experts are actually reliant view the Associated Push ranking overtake me and also position Oregon, presently resting at 7-0 with a succeed in the home against a phenomenal Ohio State group, as the brand new consensus No.
1 staff in America.However … There is an argument for Georgia reclaiming the No. 1 rank it held to begin the season, and it starts with the Bulldogs going on the street to secure a double-digit victory over the Longhorns.
That is actually the best gain in the nation. The 15-point succeed on the Forty Acres stands over Oregon’s one-point win over Ohio Condition at Autzen, and also the Bulldogs completed the task with quarterback Carson Stream throwing three interceptions as well as accomplishing just 23 of 41 passes for 175 lawns with zero touchdowns.Georgia’s get Texas was actually a prevalent as well as vintage Kirby Smart defensive efficiency, where Texas might carry out nothing for two quarters and also routed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have not participated in a complete game on outburst, defense or even unique groups this season.But winning have to be actually respected, and also losing have to be actually disciplined.
Thus, Oregon is the No. 1 crew listed here– in the meantime. But look out if this Georgia team discovers a method to participate in complete football.Georgia, even at No.
2, believes inevitable once again.With that, right here’s a check out my top 25 rankings adhering to Week 8 of the university football season:1. Oregon (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks showed no indications of a hangover observing their 32-31 win against Ohio Condition last week, making light work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily reliable, completing 21 of 25 masquerade 290 backyards along with two touchdowns as well as an interception.No.
2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Emphasizes 2. Georgia (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Texas, 30-15Georgia has however to play an ideal activity in all 3 phases, but good crews discover techniques to succeed big video games, and also is actually precisely what Kirby Smart’s staff carried out on Saturday.
While Carson Stream battled throughout, Trevor Etienne picked up the slack, hurrying for 3 touchdowns in the draw the No. 1-ranked team in America.3. Ohio Condition (5-1) Week 8 end result: Idle4.
Penn Condition (6-0) Week 8 end result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 end result: Lost to Georgia, 30-15Texas is an excellent soccer team, but the SEC is actually simply unfathomable for crews to find away from this organization flawless. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 yards along with pair of touchdowns and also a choice, while Georgia’s self defense stored Texas to just 29 backyards on the ground.
The Longhorns have actually right now lost their final 5 home video games against top-five opponents.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Web cam Ward finished 21 of 32 passes with four passing touchdowns in a rollicking loss of the Cardinals. Miami has now scored 50 scores or even more in four games this season, which is the most through any Canes team in a solitary season.7.
Clemson (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have resembled the best-positioned challenger to Miami’s prominence, outside of unbeaten Pitt. Because shedding to Georgia 34-3 back in Full week 1, they’ve scored 40 or more in 5 of their last six activities.8. Iowa State (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked every bit like being returned for a backbreaking touchdown, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily slipped prior to damaging the aircraft and also left behind Iowa Condition an odds to escalate a comeback.
That’s specifically what Rocco Becht and the Cyclones did.UCF’s Braeden Marshall intercepts a pass but slips at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In an abrasive succeed, Becht tossed for 274 backyards as well as ran for 97 with three total TDs to maintain Iowa Condition unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Full week 8 result: Beat Oklahoma State, 38-35This team believes that 2022 Texas Christian.
Are the Cougars perfect? Properly, their document mentions they are actually. And they’re certainly one of the 2 best crews in the Huge 12, which will be good enough to get them into the University Football Playoff.10.
LSU (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Finished off Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham rushed for 101 backyards along with three goals in a video game that the Tigers broke open late in the 2nd half. They maintain their unbeaten touch in SEC play and will definitely deal with yet another unbeaten SEC adversary in Texas A&M on Saturday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, who rushed for greater than 100 gardens in the 2nd half alone, the Vols beat their hated competitor for just the second attend 18 years.
With the succeed, Tennessee maintains its SEC title as well as CFP really hopes active.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are among just 3 undefeated crews left behind in the Big 10, as well as they appear like a genuine hazard to play in the Big 10 championship. Indiana has not trailed an opponent in any activity it has played this season.13.
Notre Dame (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Georgia Technician, 31-13The Dealing with Irish returned coming from a 7-0 deficiency for the second time in as numerous full weeks to grab a gain. Without Haynes King at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, who completed 20 of 36 passes for 269 backyards with a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Notre Dame’s protection stooped up and held Georgia Technician scoreless in the 2nd and also 3rd fourths.14.
Texas A&M (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies hung on to defeat the Bulldogs and maintain their unbeaten SEC season in one piece. Texas A&M is actually now some of simply two systems in the organization yet to take a reduction busy play. The Aggies’ only reduction this period was to a top-25 Notre Dame team.15.
Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Auburn, 21-17The Tigers scored a touchdown along with 46 few seconds left behind in the game to close a return win versus Auburn. Along with the success, not just did Missouri preserve its location within this collection of positions, but it also continues to be on the bubble for the CFP. Mizzou routed Rust 17-6 in the 4th quarter before its own return.16.
Boise State (5-1) Full week 8 result: Idle17. Kansas Condition (6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State is off to its very first 6-1 beginning considering that 2014 observing an outstanding draw West Virginia. Along with WVU offering out to stop DJ Giddens and the Wildcat hurrying attack, quarterback Avery Johnson finished 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) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The succeed marked the Illini’s first triumph against Michigan due to the fact that 2009 as well as their 3rd versus a team that has actually been actually rated in the best 25. They handed Michigan a second loss in as lots of Saturdays, denoting the first time given that 2020 that the Wolverines have shed back-to-back activities.19.
Alabama (5-2) Week 8 result: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After gaining the No. 1 rank following a win over Georgia, the Trend have actually currently fallen 2 of their final three– both reductions happening against programs from the condition of Tennessee– as well as may be the only No. 1-ranked team after the season started not to create the CFP.20.
Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 outcome: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Full week 8 result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Stanford, 40-10Along along with Miami, Clemson as well as Pitt, the Mustangs are actually unbeaten in conference play.
Kevin Jennings masqueraded much more than 300 gardens along with 3 touchdowns and an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Military (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Afro-american Knights mauled the Pirates, and also quarterback Bryson Daily represented 318 backyards– consisting of 171 hurrying yards– in the succeed.24. Naval Force (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Charlotte nc, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte 38-0– with 10:24 left in the second quarter.
The win was noted by three passing goals from quarterback Blake Horvath and two interceptions came back for TDs by Dashaun Peele, that is actually the first Navy gamer ever before to carry out that task in a video game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 result: Defeated Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the first time since 2005 and resemble a latecomer to a Big 12 title-contending gathering along with a trademark win versus Arizona on the road. One where it played the second fifty percent without Travis Hunter.RJ Young is actually a national college soccer writer as well as expert for FOX Sports as well as the hold of the podcast “The Leading University Soccer Show.” Observe him at @RJ_Young.
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