.RJ Young.FOX Athletics National University Soccer Professional.In the initial time of the 16-team SEC, the game has presented to become even more complicated than we assumed it may be. It is actually not merely that Alabama upset Georgia back in Full week 5 to achieve the No. 1 rank.
It’s that Vanderbilt upset then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the second best team in the SEC– certainly not the most effective team in the Big Ten, Big 12 or ACC, that all have undefeated groups in their leagues– got approval as the No.
1 crew in the country.There have actually been actually three No. 1 teams in the very first 8 full weeks of the period, and also they call from the very same event: S-E-C! However, along with Georgia’s 30-15 gain against Texas, our company are actually reliant observe the Associated Push ranking catch up with me and position Oregon, presently resting at 7-0 along with a succeed in the house versus an outstanding Ohio State team, as the brand new opinion No.
1 staff in America.However … There is actually a debate for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 position it held to begin the period, and also it begins along with the Bulldogs going on the roadway to get a double-digit success over the Longhorns.
That is actually the greatest gain in the nation. The 15-point succeed on the Forty Acres stands up above Oregon’s one-point gain Ohio State at Autzen, and the Bulldogs completed the task with quarterback Carson Stream tossing three interceptions and finishing just 23 of 41 masquerade 175 backyards along with absolutely no touchdowns.Georgia’s gain Texas was actually a dominant and vintage Kirby Smart defensive performance, where Texas can do nothing for two one-fourths as well as routed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have certainly not participated in a total activity on offense, defense or unique staffs this season.But winning should be actually recognized, and also losing have to be actually disciplined.
Therefore, Oregon is actually the No. 1 staff below– for now. However watch out if this Georgia staff finds a way to participate in comprehensive football.Georgia, also at No.
2, feels unavoidable as soon as again.With that, right here is actually a look at my leading 25 rankings adhering to Week 8 of the college football period:1. Oregon (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks revealed no indicators of a hangover observing their 32-31 win versus Ohio State recently, creating light work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily reliable, finishing 21 of 25 passes for 290 backyards along with 2 touchdowns and an interception.No.
2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Highlights 2. Georgia (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Texas, 30-15Georgia has yet to participate in an ideal activity in all three periods, however excellent crews find methods to win major games, and also is actually exactly what Kirby Smart’s crew carried out on Sunday.
While Carson Beck battled throughout, Trevor Etienne got the slack, hurrying for three touchdowns in the gain the No. 1-ranked team in The United States.3. Ohio State (5-1) Full week 8 end result: Idle4.
Penn State (6-0) Full week 8 result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Full week 8 result: Shed to Georgia, 30-15Texas is actually a really good regulation football crew, however the SEC is actually merely too deep for teams to follow away from this league flawless. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 yards along with pair of touchdowns and also a pick, while Georgia’s protection kept Texas to just 29 gardens on the ground.
The Longhorns have actually now lost their last five home video games against top-five enemies.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Camera Ward accomplished 21 of 32 passes with 4 passing touchdowns in a rollicking defeat of the Cardinals. Miami has actually currently scored fifty points or even more in four activities this time, which is the best through any Canes staff in a singular time.7.
Clemson (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have appeared like the best-positioned challenger to Miami’s authority, away from unbeaten Pitt. Due to the fact that dropping to Georgia 34-3 back in Week 1, they have actually scored 40 or even more in five of their last six video games.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that appeared equally like being actually returned for a backbreaking goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily faltered just before cracking the plane and also left Iowa Condition a possibility to rise a comeback.
That’s specifically what Rocco Becht as well as the Cyclones did.UCF’s Braeden Marshall intercepts a pass yet DROPS the ball at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In an abrasive gain, Becht threw for 274 lawns as well as competed 97 along with 3 total TDs to always keep Iowa State undefeated.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Oklahoma Condition, 38-35This crew seems like 2022 Texas Christian.
Are actually the Cougars excellent? Properly, their report states they are. And also they are actually definitely some of the two absolute best groups in the Huge 12, and that will suffice to obtain them in to the University Soccer Playoff.10.
LSU (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham rushed for 101 gardens along with 3 goals in a video game that the Tigers broke open overdue in the 2nd half. They sustain their unbeaten touch in SEC play and also will certainly encounter one more unbeaten SEC foe in Texas A&M on Sunday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that rushed for more than 100 lawns in the second half alone, the Vols trumped their loathed competitor for just the second time in 18 years.
With the succeed, Tennessee maintains its own SEC title and also CFP wishes to life.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are just one of merely three undefeated crews left in the Big Ten, as well as they seem like a legitimate threat to play in the Big Ten champion. Indiana has certainly not tracked an opponent in any type of game it has played this season.13.
Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Georgia Technology, 31-13The Dealing with Irish returned from a 7-0 deficiency for the 2nd attend as lots of full weeks to order a win. Without Haynes King at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets leaned on Zach Pyron, that finished twenty of 36 passes for 269 yards along with a goal and pair of interceptions. Notre Dame’s defense inclined up and kept Georgia Specialist scoreless in the 2nd as well as 3rd quarters.14.
Texas A&M (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies held on to beat the Bulldogs as well as keep their undefeated SEC season intact. Texas A&M is actually right now one of simply pair of courses in the league as yet to take a loss busy play. The Aggies’ only loss this time was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame staff.15.
Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated Rust, 21-17The Tigers racked up a goal along with 46 secs left behind in the activity to secure a return succeed versus Rust. Along with the triumph, not just performed Missouri sustain its own location within this collection of rankings, but it also continues to be on the bubble for the CFP. Mizzou routed Rust 17-6 in the fourth one-fourth prior to its rebound.16.
Boise State (5-1) Week 8 result: Idle17. Kansas State (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas Condition is off to its 1st 6-1 beginning because 2014 adhering to a remarkable win over West Virginia. With WVU offering out to cease DJ Giddens as well as the Wildcat hurrying strike, quarterback Avery Johnson completed 19 of 29 passes for 298 lawns with three touchdowns.Kansas Condition’s Avery Johnson connects with Jadon Jackson on an ELECTRIC 60-yard TD vs.
West Virginia 18. Illinois (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The gain noticeable the Illini’s very first triumph against Michigan since 2009 as well as their 3rd versus a group that has been actually positioned in the top 25. They handed Michigan a second loss in as a lot of Saturdays, noting the very first time due to the fact that 2020 that the Wolverines have shed next activities.19.
Alabama (5-2) Full week 8 outcome: Shed to Tennessee, 24-17After earning the No. 1 ranking following a sway Georgia, the Trend have actually currently dropped two of their final 3– each reductions happening versus courses from the state of Tennessee– as well as might be the only No. 1-ranked staff after the time started certainly not to make the CFP.20.
Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 outcome: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Full week 8 outcome: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat Stanford, 40-10Along with Miami, Clemson as well as Pitt, the Mustangs are undefeated in conference play.
Kevin Jennings masqueraded much more than 300 gardens with 3 goals and an interception in a rout of the Cardinal.23. Military (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Afro-american Knights trampled the Pirates, and quarterback Bryson Daily accounted for 318 yards– including 171 rushing yards– in the win.24. Navy (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte 38-0– with 10:24 left in the second quarter.
The succeed was marked through 3 passing touchdowns from quarterback Blake Horvath as well as 2 interceptions came back for TDs by Dashaun Peele, who is the initial Navy gamer ever to carry out that accomplishment in a video game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the very first time due to the fact that 2005 and also resemble a latecomer to a Major 12 title-contending event with a signature gain against Arizona when traveling. One where it played the second one-half without Travis Hunter.RJ Young is actually a national university volleyball article writer and also professional for FOX Sports and also the host of the podcast “The First College Soccer Program.” Follow him at @RJ_Young.
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