.RJ Young.FOX Sports National College Regulation Football Expert.In the initial period of the 16-team SEC, the game has actually presented to be a lot more difficult than our team believed it could be. It is actually certainly not merely that Alabama dismayed Georgia back in Full week 5 to obtain the No. 1 rank. It is actually that Vanderbilt upset then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the next best group in the SEC-- not the most effective group in the Big Ten, Big 12 or ACC, that all possess undefeated crews in their games-- got the nod as the No. 1 crew in the country.There have actually been actually 3 No. 1 teams in the first eight weeks of the period, and also they all hail from the very same event: S-E-C! Having said that, with Georgia's 30-15 win versus Texas, we are actually liable to observe the Associated Press ranking catch up with me and position Oregon, currently sitting at 7-0 with a succeed in the house against an extraordinary Ohio State staff, as the brand-new opinion No. 1 crew in America.However ... There is a debate for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 position it upheld start the season, and it begins with the Bulldogs going on the street to secure a double-digit success over the Longhorns. That is the very best gain in the nation. The 15-point succeed on the Forty Acres stands over Oregon's one-point win over Ohio State at Autzen, as well as the Bulldogs accomplished the accomplishment with quarterback Carson Stream throwing 3 interceptions and accomplishing only 23 of 41 passes for 175 yards with zero touchdowns.Georgia's gain Texas was a prevalent and also classic Kirby Smart protective efficiency, where Texas could possibly do nothing for two quarters and also tracked UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have certainly not participated in a comprehensive video game on outburst, self defense or even exclusive crews this season.But winning should be recognized, and also missing need to be reprimanded. Thus, Oregon is actually the No. 1 group below-- in the meantime. However watch out if this Georgia group discovers a means to play comprehensive football.Georgia, even at No. 2, thinks inescapable as soon as again.With that, listed below is actually a look at my top 25 rankings observing Full week 8 of the college regulation football period:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks presented no signs of a hangover following their 32-31 succeed against Ohio Condition last week, bring in easy work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was scarily efficient, completing 21 of 25 passes for 290 lawns along with two goals as well as an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Features 2. Georgia (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses yet to participate in a perfect video game in all 3 stages, however really good staffs locate methods to succeed major activities, which's exactly what Kirby Smart's group carried out on Saturday. While Carson Stream battled throughout, Trevor Etienne grabbed the slack, rushing for 3 goals in the get the No. 1-ranked staff in America.3. Ohio Condition (5-1) Week 8 end result: Idle4. Penn State (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 end result: Lost to Georgia, 30-15Texas is actually a good soccer team, however the SEC is actually just too deep for crews ahead away from this league flawless. Quinn Ewers threw for 211 lawns with two goals and also a selection, while Georgia's defense stored Texas to simply 29 backyards on the ground. The Longhorns have actually currently shed their last five home activities versus top-five opponents.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Camera Ward finished 21 of 32 passes with 4 passing goals in a rollicking loss of the Cardinals. Miami has actually right now racked up fifty points or additional in 4 games this period, which is actually the absolute most through any kind of Canes group in a solitary season.7. Clemson (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have seemed like the best-positioned opposition to Miami's prominence, beyond unbeaten Pitt. Since shedding to Georgia 34-3 back in Full week 1, they've racked up 40 or even additional in five of their final 6 games.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked every bit like being returned for a backbreaking goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily faltered just before cracking the aircraft and also left behind Iowa State an opportunity to rise a comeback. That's specifically what Rocco Becht and also the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall intercepts an elapsed but falters at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In a gritty succeed, Becht tossed for 274 lawns as well as ran for 97 with three overall TDs to always keep Iowa Condition unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Oklahoma Condition, 38-35This team believes that 2022 Texas Christian. Are the Cougars best? Properly, their file mentions they are. And they are actually absolutely some of both absolute best staffs in the Huge 12, and also will definitely be good enough to obtain them in to the University Football Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Week 8 result: Finished off Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham rushed for 101 gardens along with 3 goals in a video game that the Tigers burst overdue in the second one-half. They preserve their unbeaten streak in SEC play as well as are going to face yet another undefeated SEC opponent in Texas A&M on Saturday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that rushed for more than one hundred lawns in the 2nd one-half alone, the Vols defeated their detested rival for simply the second time in 18 years. Along with the win, Tennessee keeps its own SEC label as well as CFP wishes active.12. Indiana (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are one of just 3 undefeated teams left behind in the Big Ten, as well as they resemble a genuine danger to play in the Big Ten champion. Indiana has actually certainly not routed a rival in any kind of activity it has actually played this period.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Georgia Technician, 31-13The Combating Irish returned from a 7-0 shortage for the second time in as lots of full weeks to get hold of a win. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, who accomplished twenty of 36 masquerade 269 yards along with a touchdown as well as 2 interceptions. Notre Dame's self defense inclined up as well as had Georgia Specialist scoreless in the second and also 3rd one-fourths.14. Texas A&M (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies hung on to beat the Bulldogs as well as maintain their unbeaten SEC time intact. Texas A&M is actually now some of merely 2 courses in the game yet to take a loss busy play. The Aggies' only loss this period was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame team.15. Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat Chestnut, 21-17The Tigers scored a touchdown along with 46 secs left in the game to seal a comeback succeed versus Auburn. Along with the triumph, not only did Missouri maintain its area in this particular collection of positions, yet it additionally continues to be on the blister for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Chestnut 17-6 in the 4th one-fourth before its resurgence.16. Boise State (5-1) Full week 8 outcome: Idle17. Kansas State (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State is off to its 1st 6-1 begin because 2014 adhering to a remarkable sway West Virginia. With WVU marketing out to cease DJ Giddens and the Wildcat hurrying attack, quarterback Avery Johnson finished 19 of 29 masquerade 298 backyards with three touchdowns.Kansas Condition's Avery Johnson gets in touch with Jadon Jackson on an ELECTRIC 60-yard TD vs. West Virginia 18. Illinois (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The gain marked the Illini's very first triumph against Michigan given that 2009 as well as their 3rd against a group that has been rated in the best 25. They handed Michigan a second reduction in as many Saturdays, denoting the very first time considering that 2020 that the Wolverines have actually dropped next activities.19. Alabama (5-2) Week 8 result: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After getting the No. 1 rank complying with a sway Georgia, the Trend have actually currently lost 2 of their last 3-- each losses happening versus plans coming from the condition of Tennessee-- and could be the only No. 1-ranked group after the period began not to make the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Week 8 result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Stanford, 40-10Along along with Miami, Clemson as well as Pitt, the Mustangs are actually unbeaten busy play. Kevin Jennings masqueraded more than 300 yards with three touchdowns as well as an interception in a rout of the Cardinal.23. Soldiers (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Afro-american Knights trampled the Pirates, as well as quarterback Bryson Daily made up 318 backyards-- including 171 rushing yards-- in the win.24. Naval Force (6-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte 38-0-- with 10:24 left behind in the 2nd one-fourth. The succeed was marked through 3 passing touchdowns coming from quarterback Blake Horvath as well as two interceptions came back for TDs through Dashaun Peele, that is actually the very first Naval force player ever to do that feat in a video game.25. Colorado (5-2) Week 8 end result: Defeated Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are 5-2 for the very first time given that 2005 and resemble a latecomer to a Significant 12 title-contending gathering along with a trademark succeed against Arizona when driving. One where it participated in the second one-half without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is a nationwide college volleyball article writer and expert for FOX Sporting activities and also the host of the podcast "The Leading University Soccer Show." Follow him at @RJ_Young. [Want great accounts provided straight to your inbox? 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