.RJ Youthful.FOX Athletics National College Football Professional.In the 1st season of the 16-team SEC, the league has actually presented to be much more tough than our company presumed it may be. It's not simply that Alabama upset Georgia back in Full week 5 to accomplish the No. 1 ranking. It is actually that Vanderbilt upset then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It's that the second best staff in the SEC-- certainly not the most ideal crew in the Big 10, Big 12 or ACC, who all have undefeated groups in their leagues-- acquired approval as the No. 1 staff in the country.There have actually been actually 3 No. 1 teams in the very first eight full weeks of the season, and also they all hail coming from the same event: S-E-C! Nevertheless, with Georgia's 30-15 gain against Texas, our experts are actually liable to view the Associated Press ranking catch up with me and also position Oregon, presently sitting at 7-0 along with a win in the home against a remarkable Ohio Condition group, as the brand new agreement No. 1 crew in America.However ... There is actually a disagreement for Georgia reclaiming the No. 1 position it upheld begin the season, and also it begins with the Bulldogs going on the roadway to safeguard a double-digit success over the Longhorns. That is actually the very best win in the country. The 15-point win on the Forty Acres stands above Oregon's one-point get Ohio Condition at Autzen, and the Bulldogs performed the feat along with quarterback Carson Stream throwing three interceptions as well as completing just 23 of 41 passes for 175 lawns with absolutely no touchdowns.Georgia's get Texas was a prevalent and vintage Kirby Smart defensive performance, where Texas might perform nothing for 2 fourths and also routed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have not played a comprehensive activity on outburst, defense or special staffs this season.But gaining need to be valued, and losing have to be actually penalized. So, Oregon is actually the No. 1 staff here-- in the meantime. However watch out if this Georgia team discovers a way to play comprehensive football.Georgia, also at No. 2, feels inevitable once again.With that, listed here's a look at my top 25 positions adhering to Week 8 of the university regulation football period:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks presented no signs of a hangover following their 32-31 win against Ohio Condition recently, making easy work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily efficient, finishing 21 of 25 passes for 290 yards along with pair of touchdowns and an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Emphasizes 2. Georgia (6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia has however to play an ideal game in each 3 periods, yet excellent teams discover methods to gain large video games, which's exactly what Kirby Smart's crew carried out on Sunday. While Carson Stream battled throughout, Trevor Etienne picked up the slack, rushing for three goals in the sway the No. 1-ranked team in United States.3. Ohio State (5-1) Full week 8 end result: Idle4. Penn Condition (6-0) Full week 8 outcome: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 result: Lost to Georgia, 30-15Texas is a great soccer team, but the SEC is just too deep for crews ahead out of this league flawless. Quinn Ewers threw for 211 gardens with 2 goals and also a selection, while Georgia's defense kept Texas to simply 29 lawns on the ground. The Longhorns have actually currently shed their last 5 home video games versus top-five rivals.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Cam Ward accomplished 21 of 32 passes with four passing goals in a rollicking loss of the Cardinals. Miami has actually now scored fifty points or even more in four activities this period, which is one of the most through any type of Canes crew in a singular season.7. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have actually looked like the best-positioned challenger 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 scored 40 or additional in five of their last 6 activities.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that appeared every bit like being actually come back for a backbreaking goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily slipped before cracking the aircraft as well as left Iowa State a possibility to rise a comeback. That's exactly what Rocco Becht and also the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall intercepts a successfully pass yet slips at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In a gritty win, Becht tossed for 274 lawns as well as competed 97 along with three total TDs to always keep Iowa State unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Oklahoma State, 38-35This crew seems like 2022 Texas Christian. Are actually the Cougars perfect? Effectively, their record claims they are actually. And they're absolutely among both ideal groups in the Big 12, and that will definitely suffice to receive them into the College Volleyball Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham hurried for 101 backyards along with 3 touchdowns in an activity that the Tigers burst overdue in the second one-half. They maintain their unbeaten streak in SEC play and also are going to deal with another undefeated SEC foe in Texas A&M on Saturday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, who hurried for greater than 100 gardens in the second half alone, the Vols trumped their loathed competitor for just the second attend 18 years. Along with the succeed, Tennessee keeps its own SEC headline and CFP really hopes active.12. Indiana (7-0) Week 8 end result: Beat Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are just one of only three unbeaten staffs left in the Big 10, and they seem like a legitimate threat to play in the Big 10 champion. Indiana has actually certainly not trailed a challenger in any video game it has played this time.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Georgia Specialist, 31-13The Dealing with Irish came back from a 7-0 deficit for the second time in as lots of full weeks to order a win. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, that completed 20 of 36 masquerade 269 lawns with a touchdown and also pair of interceptions. Notre Dame's protection inclined up and also had Georgia Technology scoreless in the second and 3rd quarters.14. Texas A&M (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Mississippi State, 34-24The Aggies held on to defeat the Bulldogs and also keep their unbeaten SEC period in one piece. Texas A&M is right now among just two plans in the league as yet to take a reduction busy play. The Aggies' only loss this time was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame staff.15. Missouri (6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Auburn, 21-17The Tigers scored a goal with 46 secs left behind in the activity to seal off a revival win versus Auburn. Along with the triumph, not simply performed Missouri preserve its place in this collection of rankings, yet it also stays on the bubble for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Chestnut 17-6 in the 4th one-fourth prior to its own resurgence.16. Boise Condition (5-1) Week 8 result: Idle17. Kansas State (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State gets out to its first 6-1 start due to the fact that 2014 adhering to an excellent win over West Virginia. With WVU marketing out to cease DJ Giddens and also the Wildcat rushing assault, quarterback Avery Johnson accomplished 19 of 29 masquerade 298 gardens along with three touchdowns.Kansas State's Avery Johnson associates with Jadon Jackson on an ELECTRIC 60-yard TD vs. West Virginia 18. Illinois (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat Michigan, 21-7The win noticeable the Illini's 1st victory against Michigan due to the fact that 2009 and also their 3rd against a staff that has been actually rated in the leading 25. They handed Michigan a second loss in as numerous Saturdays, marking the first time because 2020 that the Wolverines have lost next games.19. Alabama (5-2) Full week 8 result: Shed to Tennessee, 24-17After earning the No. 1 position adhering to a sway Georgia, the Trend have actually right now fallen 2 of their last three-- each reductions happening against programs coming from the condition of Tennessee-- and also might be the only No. 1-ranked crew after the period started certainly not to create the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Week 8 end result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Week 8 end result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Stanford, 40-10Along along with Miami, Clemson and Pitt, the Mustangs are actually unbeaten busy play. Kevin Jennings passed for greater than 300 backyards with 3 touchdowns as well as an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Army (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Black Knights trampled the Pirates, and quarterback Bryson Daily accounted for 318 backyards-- featuring 171 rushing lawns-- in the gain.24. Naval Force (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte nc 38-0-- along with 10:24 left behind in the 2nd fourth. The gain was actually marked by three passing goals from quarterback Blake Horvath as well as two interceptions returned for TDs by Dashaun Peele, that is actually the first Navy gamer ever before to carry out that task in an activity.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are 5-2 for the very first time since 2005 as well as seem like a latecomer to a Significant 12 title-contending celebration with a trademark gain against Arizona when driving. One where it played the 2nd half without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is a national college volleyball article writer and professional for FOX Sporting activities as well as the range of the podcast "The Top University Football Program." Observe him at @RJ_Young. [Want terrific tales supplied straight to your inbox? 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