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2024 college regulation football rankings: Oregon, Georgia on the top Colorado gets in top 25

.RJ Youthful.FOX Sports National College Football Analyst.In the initial period of the 16-team SEC, the organization has actually shown to become even more difficult than our company assumed it may be. It's certainly not simply that Alabama distressed Georgia back in Full week 5 to achieve the No. 1 position. It is actually that Vanderbilt distressed then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It's that the next best crew in the SEC-- certainly not the greatest team in the Big 10, Big 12 or ACC, who all have unbeaten teams in their organizations-- got approval as the No. 1 crew in the country.There have actually been actually 3 No. 1 crews in the very first eight full weeks of the season, as well as they all hail coming from the very same association: S-E-C! However, along with Georgia's 30-15 gain versus Texas, our team are actually liable to see the Associated Press ranking overtake me and also rate Oregon, currently resting at 7-0 with a gain at home versus a remarkable Ohio State group, as the brand new opinion No. 1 group in America.However ... There is actually a debate for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 rank it upheld start the period, and also it starts along with the Bulldogs going on the street to protect a double-digit victory over the Longhorns. That is actually the greatest win in the country. The 15-point gain on the Forty Acres stands over Oregon's one-point draw Ohio State at Autzen, and also the Bulldogs accomplished the feat along with quarterback Carson Beck throwing three interceptions as well as accomplishing only 23 of 41 masquerade 175 gardens with zero touchdowns.Georgia's get Texas was actually a leading and also classic Kirby Smart protective functionality, where Texas can carry out nothing for pair of quarters as well as routed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have actually certainly not played a full video game on offense, self defense or unique staffs this season.But succeeding have to be recognized, as well as missing should be penalized. Therefore, Oregon is the No. 1 team listed here-- for now. Yet beware if this Georgia team finds a method to play total football.Georgia, also at No. 2, experiences unavoidable when again.With that, listed here's a consider my top 25 positions following Week 8 of the college soccer time:1. Oregon (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks presented no indicators of a hangover following their 32-31 gain against Ohio Condition last week, creating easy work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily reliable, completing 21 of 25 passes for 290 lawns along with two touchdowns and an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Features 2. Georgia (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Texas, 30-15Georgia has however to participate in an excellent game with all 3 periods, but excellent crews find ways to win significant video games, and also is actually specifically what Kirby Smart's staff carried out on Saturday. While Carson Stream battled throughout, Trevor Etienne grabbed the slack, rushing for 3 goals in the win over the No. 1-ranked group in The United States.3. Ohio Condition (5-1) Full week 8 result: Idle4. Penn State (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 result: Shed to Georgia, 30-15Texas is an excellent soccer crew, but the SEC is simply too deep for teams to find away from this game flawless. Quinn Ewers threw for 211 lawns along with 2 goals as well as a choice, while Georgia's self defense stored Texas to simply 29 lawns on the ground. The Longhorns have actually right now lost their final 5 home games versus top-five opponents.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Week 8 result: Beat Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Web cam Ward finished 21 of 32 passes along with four passing touchdowns in a boisterous defeat of the Cardinals. Miami has currently scored fifty points or even more in four video games this period, which is one of the most by any kind of Canes crew in a singular time.7. Clemson (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have appeared like the best-positioned opposition to Miami's supremacy, beyond undefeated Pitt. Considering that losing to Georgia 34-3 back in Week 1, they have actually racked up 40 or more in five of their last six video games.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Full week 8 result: Beat UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked equally like being come back for a backbreaking goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall needlessly dropped the ball just before damaging the airplane and left behind Iowa Condition a possibility to mount a comeback. That's precisely what Rocco Becht and the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall obstructs an elapsed yet falters at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa Condition In a gritty win, Becht tossed for 274 gardens and competed 97 with 3 overall TDs to always keep Iowa Condition undefeated.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 result: Beat Oklahoma Condition, 38-35This team believes that 2022 Texas Christian. Are the Cougars best? Properly, their file claims they are actually. And also they're certainly among both absolute best crews in the Big 12, which will definitely be good enough to receive them in to the University Volleyball Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Full week 8 result: Finished off Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham rushed for 101 gardens along with 3 goals in an activity that the Tigers broke open overdue in the second half. They keep their unbeaten touch in SEC play and are going to experience another undefeated SEC foe in Texas A&ampM on Sunday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that rushed for more than 100 gardens in the second fifty percent alone, the Vols defeated their loathed competitor for simply the 2nd attend 18 years. With the succeed, Tennessee keeps its SEC headline and also CFP wishes to life.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are just one of only three unbeaten crews left in the Big 10, and they resemble a legit hazard to play in the Big 10 championship. Indiana has actually certainly not tracked a rival in any kind of activity it has actually played this season.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Georgia Specialist, 31-13The Combating Irish returned from a 7-0 deficiency for the 2nd time in as several full weeks to get hold of a win. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellow Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, who completed twenty of 36 passes for 269 backyards with a touchdown and also pair of interceptions. Notre Dame's defense stooped up and had Georgia Technology scoreless in the 2nd as well as third fourths.14. Texas A&ampM (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies hung on to defeat the Bulldogs and also maintain their undefeated SEC time in one piece. Texas A&ampM is actually now some of just pair of programs in the organization as yet to take a reduction in conference play. The Aggies' only loss this period was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame staff.15. Missouri (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat Rust, 21-17The Tigers scored a goal along with 46 seconds left behind in the activity to secure a comeback win against Rust. Along with the triumph, certainly not only performed Missouri maintain its own location within this collection of rankings, but it also continues to be on the bubble for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Rust 17-6 in the fourth quarter before its own comeback.16. Boise Condition (5-1) Full week 8 end result: Idle17. Kansas Condition (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat West Virginia, 45-18Kansas Condition is off to its own initial 6-1 beginning due to the fact that 2014 following an outstanding win over West Virginia. With WVU selling out to stop DJ Giddens and also the Wildcat hurrying strike, quarterback Avery Johnson accomplished 19 of 29 passes for 298 lawns along with three touchdowns.Kansas State's Avery Johnson connects with Jadon Jackson on an ELECTRIC 60-yard TD vs. West Virginia 18. Illinois (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Michigan, 21-7The succeed marked the Illini's initial triumph against Michigan considering that 2009 as well as their 3rd against a crew that has been ranked in the top 25. They handed Michigan a 2nd reduction in as several Saturdays, noting the very first time considering that 2020 that the Wolverines have actually dropped back-to-back video games.19. Alabama (5-2) Week 8 result: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After getting the No. 1 rank complying with a win over Georgia, the Tide have actually currently fallen two of their last three-- each losses coming against programs coming from the state of Tennessee-- as well as could be the only No. 1-ranked crew after the time began not to create the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Week 8 outcome: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Stanford, 40-10Along along with Miami, Clemson and also Pitt, the Mustangs are unbeaten busy play. Kevin Jennings passed for greater than 300 lawns along with three touchdowns as well as an interception in a rout of the Cardinal.23. Military (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Black Knights whipped the Pirates, as well as quarterback Bryson Daily accounted for 318 backyards-- featuring 171 rushing gardens-- in the gain.24. Naval Force (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Charlotte nc, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte nc 38-0-- with 10:24 left in the 2nd fourth. The win was actually marked by 3 passing goals coming from quarterback Blake Horvath and 2 interceptions returned for TDs through Dashaun Peele, that is actually the first Naval force gamer ever before to perform that accomplishment in a game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the very first time due to the fact that 2005 as well as seem like a latecomer to a Huge 12 title-contending gathering along with a signature gain versus Arizona while driving. One where it participated in the 2nd one-half without Travis Hunter.RJ Young is a nationwide college soccer writer and also expert for FOX Sporting activities and the host of the podcast "The Number One University Volleyball Show." Observe him at @RJ_Young. [Want excellent tales delivered straight to your inbox? 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