.RJ Young.FOX Sports National College Soccer Analyst.In the very first period of the 16-team SEC, the organization has actually revealed to become a lot more difficult than our team presumed it might be. It’s not just that Alabama dismayed Georgia back in Week 5 to accomplish the No. 1 ranking.
It is actually that Vanderbilt distressed then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the second best team in the SEC– not the very best team in the Big Ten, Big 12 or even ACC, that all possess unbeaten teams in their leagues– received the nod as the No.
1 group in the country.There have been actually 3 No. 1 groups in the initial eight weeks of the time, and they call coming from the very same event: S-E-C! Having said that, along with Georgia’s 30-15 succeed against Texas, our company’re reliant find the Associated Press ranking catch up with me and rank Oregon, presently sitting at 7-0 with a succeed in the home versus an awesome Ohio Condition group, as the brand-new consensus No.
1 team in America.However … There is a disagreement for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 ranking it pursued begin the season, and it begins along with the Bulldogs going on the roadway to secure a double-digit triumph over the Longhorns.
That is the best gain in the country. The 15-point win on the Forty Acres stands up above Oregon’s one-point win over Ohio Condition at Autzen, as well as the Bulldogs accomplished the task along with quarterback Carson Stream tossing 3 interceptions and also completing just 23 of 41 passes for 175 backyards along with absolutely no touchdowns.Georgia’s win over Texas was a prevalent as well as classic Kirby Smart protective efficiency, where Texas could possibly do nothing for pair of quarters as well as trailed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have certainly not played a comprehensive activity on outburst, self defense or even exclusive staffs this season.But gaining must be appreciated, and losing have to be actually punished.
Thus, Oregon is the No. 1 staff right here– for now. But beware if this Georgia team discovers a means to participate in comprehensive football.Georgia, even at No.
2, believes unavoidable once again.With that, here’s an examine my leading 25 ranks observing Week 8 of the college regulation football time:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Purdue, 35-0The Ducks revealed no indications of a hangover observing their 32-31 gain versus Ohio State recently, making light work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was scarily effective, finishing 21 of 25 masquerade 290 yards along with pair of touchdowns and also an interception.No.
2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Features 2. Georgia (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses however to play a perfect video game in each three phases, but excellent teams locate means to succeed major games, which’s exactly what Kirby Smart’s staff performed on Saturday.
While Carson Beck battled throughout, Trevor Etienne grabbed the slack, hurrying for three touchdowns in the win over the No. 1-ranked crew in United States.3. Ohio Condition (5-1) Full week 8 outcome: Idle4.
Penn Condition (6-0) Full week 8 result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Lost to Georgia, 30-15Texas is actually a really good soccer group, but the SEC is simply unfathomable for staffs to come out of this organization unblemished. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 gardens with pair of touchdowns and a selection, while Georgia’s self defense held Texas to only 29 yards on the ground.
The Longhorns have now shed their last 5 home activities versus top-five rivals.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Camera Ward completed 21 of 32 passes along with four passing touchdowns in a rollicking defeat of the Cardinals. Miami has currently scored 50 points or even more in 4 activities this time, which is actually one of the most by any type of Canes staff in a single period.7.
Clemson (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have actually resembled the best-positioned opposition to Miami’s supremacy, away from undefeated Pitt. Since dropping to Georgia 34-3 back in Week 1, they have actually racked up 40 or even even more in five of their last 6 games.8. Iowa State (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Beat UCF, 38-35Following an interception that appeared equally like being actually come back for a gruelling goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall needlessly dropped the ball just before cracking the plane and also left behind Iowa Condition an opportunity to rise a comeback.
That’s exactly what Rocco Becht as well as the Cyclones did.UCF’s Braeden Marshall obstructs an elapsed yet slips at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa Condition In an abrasive win, Becht tossed for 274 gardens as well as ran for 97 with three total TDs to maintain Iowa Condition unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Oklahoma State, 38-35This group seems like 2022 Texas Christian.
Are the Cougars ideal? Properly, their report states they are. And also they are actually surely some of both greatest staffs in the Significant 12, and also are going to be good enough to get them right into the College Volleyball Playoff.10.
LSU (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Finished off Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham hurried for 101 backyards along with three goals in a game that the Tigers broke open overdue in the second fifty percent. They sustain their unbeaten streak in SEC play as well as will deal with one more undefeated SEC foe in Texas A&M on Saturday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that hurried for greater than one hundred gardens in the 2nd one-half alone, the Vols defeated their loathed opponent for just the 2nd time in 18 years.
With the succeed, Tennessee keeps its own SEC headline and CFP really hopes active.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are among merely 3 unbeaten crews left in the Big 10, and also they seem like a genuine risk to play in the Big 10 champion. Indiana has actually certainly not trailed a rival in any type of game it has actually played this season.13.
Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat Georgia Tech, 31-13The Combating Irish came back from a 7-0 deficiency for the 2nd attend as several full weeks to take hold of a win. Without Haynes King at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, that completed twenty of 36 masquerade 269 lawns along with a goal and also 2 interceptions. Notre Dame’s self defense stooped up and also held Georgia Tech scoreless in the second as well as 3rd one-fourths.14.
Texas A&M (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies held on to defeat the Bulldogs and also maintain their undefeated SEC period in one piece. Texas A&M is right now among just pair of systems in the game as yet to take a loss busy play. The Aggies’ only loss this time was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame crew.15.
Missouri (6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Chestnut, 21-17The Tigers scored a goal along with 46 few seconds left in the activity to secure a comeback win versus Rust. Along with the success, not simply carried out Missouri sustain its spot in this collection of rankings, but it also stays on the blister for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Rust 17-6 in the fourth one-fourth just before its own resurgence.16.
Boise Condition (5-1) Full week 8 outcome: Idle17. Kansas Condition (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State gets out to its 1st 6-1 beginning since 2014 observing an exceptional get West Virginia. Along with WVU marketing out to cease DJ Giddens and the Wildcat rushing assault, quarterback Avery Johnson accomplished 19 of 29 passes for 298 lawns 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 outcome: Beat Michigan, 21-7The succeed noticeable the Illini’s initial success against Michigan since 2009 as well as their 3rd against a group that has actually been actually ranked in the top 25. They handed Michigan a second reduction in as a lot of Saturdays, denoting the very first time considering that 2020 that the Wolverines have actually shed next activities.19.
Alabama (5-2) Week 8 outcome: Dropped to Tennessee, 24-17After gaining the No. 1 rank observing a get Georgia, the Trend have right now lost 2 of their final three– each reductions coming versus systems coming from the state of Tennessee– and also might be the only No. 1-ranked crew after the time began 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) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Stanford, 40-10Along with Miami, Clemson and also Pitt, the Mustangs are actually undefeated in conference play.
Kevin Jennings passed for more than 300 yards with three touchdowns as well as an interception in a rout of the Cardinal.23. Soldiers (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The African-american Knights whipped the Pirates, and also quarterback Bryson Daily represented 318 lawns– including 171 hurrying lawns– in the gain.24. Navy (6-0) Week 8 end result: Beat Charlotte nc, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte 38-0– along with 10:24 left in the second quarter.
The win was actually noted by three passing goals from quarterback Blake Horvath as well as two interceptions came back for TDs by Dashaun Peele, that is the first Naval force player ever before to conduct that accomplishment in a game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 result: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the very first time given that 2005 and appear like a latecomer to a Huge 12 title-contending party with a trademark succeed versus Arizona when traveling. One where it played the 2nd one-half without Travis Hunter.RJ Young is actually a nationwide college football author and also expert for FOX Sporting activities as well as the range of the podcast “The Top College Soccer Program.” Observe him at @RJ_Young.
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