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2024 university regulation football positions: Oregon, Georgia on the top Colorado enters into leading 25

.RJ Young.FOX Athletics National College Football Expert.In the initial time of the 16-team SEC, the league has revealed to be a lot more difficult than our company believed it may be. It is actually certainly not merely that Alabama distressed Georgia back in Full week 5 to achieve the No. 1 position. It is actually that Vanderbilt dismayed then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the second best group in the SEC-- not the very best crew in the Big 10, Big 12 or even ACC, that all possess unbeaten teams in their leagues-- obtained approval as the No. 1 staff in the country.There have actually been actually 3 No. 1 crews in the initial eight weeks of the season, and also they call coming from the exact same event: S-E-C! Nonetheless, along with Georgia's 30-15 gain versus Texas, we're reliant see the Associated Push ranking catch up with me as well as rank Oregon, currently resting at 7-0 along with a gain in your home against an awesome Ohio Condition crew, as the brand-new consensus No. 1 staff in America.However ... There is actually a debate for Georgia reclaiming the No. 1 rank it held to begin the season, and it starts with the Bulldogs going on the street to protect a double-digit victory over the Longhorns. That is actually the most ideal succeed in the nation. The 15-point win on the Forty Acres stands up above Oregon's one-point get Ohio State at Autzen, and also the Bulldogs performed the feat with quarterback Carson Beck throwing three interceptions as well as finishing merely 23 of 41 masquerade 175 backyards along with zero touchdowns.Georgia's draw Texas was a prevalent as well as vintage Kirby Smart defensive functionality, where Texas could carry out next to nothing for two quarters as well as routed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have actually not participated in a full video game on offense, protection or unique staffs this season.But gaining need to be respected, and missing should be punished. Therefore, Oregon is actually the No. 1 crew right here-- meanwhile. Yet look out if this Georgia team discovers a technique to play comprehensive football.Georgia, also at No. 2, thinks inevitable as soon as again.With that, listed below is actually an examine my best 25 ranks following Week 8 of the university regulation football time:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Purdue, 35-0The Ducks presented no indications of a hangover observing their 32-31 succeed versus Ohio Condition recently, creating easy work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily effective, finishing 21 of 25 masquerade 290 gardens with pair of touchdowns and an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Features 2. Georgia (6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses yet to play an excellent activity with all three phases, however excellent crews discover means to win large activities, and that's exactly what Kirby Smart's crew carried out on Sunday. While Carson Beck struggled throughout, Trevor Etienne grabbed the slack, rushing for 3 goals in the sway the No. 1-ranked staff in United States.3. Ohio State (5-1) Week 8 outcome: Idle4. Penn State (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Dropped to Georgia, 30-15Texas is an excellent football staff, but the SEC is simply unfathomable for teams to come away from this league unblemished. Quinn Ewers threw for 211 gardens along with pair of goals as well as a selection, while Georgia's protection held Texas to merely 29 backyards on the ground. The Longhorns have currently lost their final 5 home activities against top-five challengers.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Web cam Ward finished 21 of 32 passes with 4 passing goals in a boisterous loss of the Cardinals. Miami has right now scored 50 scores or even more in four games this period, which is actually the absolute most by any kind of Canes crew in a single time.7. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have actually resembled the best-positioned opposition to Miami's authority, outside of undefeated Pitt. Due to the fact that shedding to Georgia 34-3 back in Full week 1, they've racked up 40 or even additional in 5 of their last 6 video games.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked every bit like being returned for a gruelling goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily faltered just before cracking the aircraft and also left Iowa Condition a chance to mount a comeback. That is actually exactly what Rocco Becht and also the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall intercepts a pass but falters at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In an abrasive gain, Becht tossed for 274 backyards and also ran for 97 along with 3 overall TDs to maintain Iowa State unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Oklahoma Condition, 38-35This crew believes that 2022 Texas Religious. Are the Cougars ideal? Effectively, their record mentions they are actually. And they're undoubtedly some of the two greatest teams in the Large 12, and also will certainly suffice to get all of them right into 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 three touchdowns in a video game that the Tigers broke open late in the second half. They keep their unbeaten streak in SEC play and also will certainly deal with another undefeated SEC foe in Texas A&ampM on Sunday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, who hurried for greater than 100 lawns in the 2nd one-half alone, the Vols trumped their hated competitor for only the second time in 18 years. Along with the gain, Tennessee maintains its own SEC label and also CFP hopes to life.12. Indiana (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are just one of simply three unbeaten crews left in the Big 10, and they seem like a valid danger to play in the Big Ten champion. Indiana has certainly not trailed an opponent in any activity it has actually played this time.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Georgia Technician, 31-13The Battling Irish went back coming from a 7-0 deficiency for the second attend as several full weeks to get a win. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellow Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, that completed 20 of 36 passes for 269 yards with a goal and also pair of interceptions. Notre Dame's protection inclined up and had Georgia Technology scoreless in the 2nd and also 3rd one-fourths.14. Texas A&ampM (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Mississippi State, 34-24The Aggies held on to beat the Bulldogs and keep their unbeaten SEC period undamaged. Texas A&ampM is right now some of only two programs in the organization yet to take a loss in conference play. The Aggies' only loss this time was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame group.15. Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Auburn, 21-17The Tigers scored a goal along with 46 seconds left behind in the game to secure a return win versus Auburn. With the success, not merely did Missouri preserve its own area in this collection of ranks, but it also remains on the blister for the CFP. Mizzou routed Chestnut 17-6 in the fourth one-fourth before its own resurgence.16. Boise Condition (5-1) Week 8 end result: Idle17. Kansas Condition (6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State is off to its own initial 6-1 beginning due to the fact that 2014 following a remarkable gain West Virginia. With WVU offering out to cease DJ Giddens and also the Wildcat hurrying assault, quarterback Avery Johnson completed 19 of 29 masquerade 298 yards 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 end result: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The succeed marked the Illini's very first triumph versus Michigan because 2009 as well as their third versus a crew that has actually been actually placed 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 actually dropped back-to-back games.19. Alabama (5-2) Full week 8 outcome: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After getting the No. 1 rank complying with a get Georgia, the Tide have actually now lost two of their last 3-- each reductions happening against systems coming from the state of Tennessee-- and might be the only No. 1-ranked crew after the season started certainly not to make the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Stanford, 40-10Along with Miami, Clemson and also Pitt, the Mustangs are undefeated in conference play. Kevin Jennings masqueraded more than 300 backyards with three touchdowns as well as an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Soldiers (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The African-american Knights mauled the Pirates, as well as quarterback Bryson Daily made up 318 yards-- including 171 hurrying yards-- in the succeed.24. Navy (6-0) Full week 8 result: Beat Charlotte nc, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte nc 38-0-- with 10:24 left in the 2nd quarter. The win was marked through 3 passing goals from quarterback Blake Horvath and also 2 interceptions came back for TDs by Dashaun Peele, who is the very first Naval force player ever to conduct that feat in a video game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the very first time given that 2005 and also seem like a latecomer to a Big 12 title-contending celebration along with a trademark win against Arizona when driving. One where it played the 2nd one-half without Travis Hunter.RJ Young is actually a nationwide university football author as well as professional for FOX Sports and also the hold of the podcast "The Top University Football Series." Follow him at @RJ_Young. [Want fantastic stories supplied right to your inbox? 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