.RJ Young.FOX Athletics National College Soccer Expert.In the first period of the 16-team SEC, the league has shown to be even more tough than our experts presumed it could be. It is actually certainly not only that Alabama dismayed Georgia back in Week 5 to attain the No. 1 rank. It is actually that Vanderbilt distressed then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the next best group in the SEC-- certainly not the most ideal team in the Big 10, Big 12 or ACC, who all possess unbeaten teams in their organizations-- obtained the nod as the No. 1 group in the country.There have actually been 3 No. 1 groups in the very first 8 weeks of the period, as well as they call from the very same conference: S-E-C! However, along with Georgia's 30-15 gain against Texas, our experts're reliant find the Associated Press ranking catch up with me as well as rate Oregon, presently sitting at 7-0 with a succeed in your home versus an outstanding Ohio State team, as the new consensus No. 1 crew in America.However ... There is actually an argument for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 rank it pursued begin the time, as well as it starts along with the Bulldogs going on the street to secure a double-digit triumph over the Longhorns. That is the most ideal win in the country. The 15-point win on the Forty Acres stands over Oregon's one-point draw Ohio Condition at Autzen, as well as the Bulldogs achieved the accomplishment with quarterback Carson Stream throwing three interceptions and accomplishing merely 23 of 41 passes for 175 backyards with zero touchdowns.Georgia's sway Texas was actually a prevalent and also vintage Kirby Smart protective efficiency, where Texas can do next to nothing for pair of one-fourths and also trailed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have actually not participated in a complete activity on outburst, defense or exclusive teams this season.But succeeding must be actually appreciated, as well as missing need to be disciplined. So, Oregon is actually the No. 1 group listed below-- for now. However beware if this Georgia crew discovers a technique to play total football.Georgia, also at No. 2, feels inevitable once again.With that, right here is actually a consider my leading 25 ranks adhering to Full week 8 of the university regulation football time:1. Oregon (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks presented no signs of a hangover following their 32-31 gain versus Ohio Condition last week, bring in light work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was scarily effective, accomplishing 21 of 25 masquerade 290 lawns along with two touchdowns and an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Features 2. Georgia (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses however to play a best game with all 3 periods, but excellent crews discover means to gain significant activities, which's precisely what Kirby Smart's crew carried out on Saturday. While Carson Beck had a hard time throughout, Trevor Etienne grabbed the slack, rushing for 3 touchdowns in the win over the No. 1-ranked group in The United States.3. Ohio Condition (5-1) Full week 8 outcome: Idle4. Penn Condition (6-0) Week 8 end result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Full week 8 result: Shed to Georgia, 30-15Texas is a really good regulation football staff, yet the SEC is just too deep for groups to come out of this league flawless. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 yards along with 2 goals as well as a selection, while Georgia's self defense held Texas to merely 29 lawns on the ground. The Longhorns have actually right now lost their final 5 home games versus top-five challengers.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Webcam Ward accomplished 21 of 32 passes with four passing touchdowns in a rollicking defeat of the Cardinals. Miami has actually currently racked up fifty scores or even more in 4 video games this time, which is the best by any kind of Canes team in a solitary period.7. Clemson (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have looked 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 additional in five of their last six activities.8. Iowa State (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked equally like being come back for a gruelling goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall needlessly faltered before breaking the airplane and left behind Iowa Condition an opportunity to accumulate a comeback. That's specifically what Rocco Becht as well as the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall obstructs a pass however DROPS the ball at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa Condition In a sandy win, Becht threw for 274 backyards and ran for 97 along with 3 complete TDs to keep Iowa Condition undefeated.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 result: Beat Oklahoma State, 38-35This crew believes that 2022 Texas Religious. Are the Cougars perfect? Effectively, their file states they are. As well as they're surely among both greatest staffs in the Huge 12, which are going to be good enough to get them into the University Volleyball Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham hurried for 101 yards with 3 touchdowns in a game that the Tigers burst overdue in the second one-half. They maintain their unbeaten touch in SEC play and also will definitely face another undefeated SEC adversary in Texas A&M on Sunday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that rushed for more than one hundred gardens in the second half alone, the Vols trumped their loathed rival for only the second attend 18 years. With the win, Tennessee maintains its SEC title as well as CFP wishes active.12. Indiana (7-0) Week 8 result: Beat Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are one of just 3 unbeaten crews left behind in the Big Ten, and they seem like a legit hazard to play in the Big 10 championship. Indiana has certainly not trailed an opponent in any video game it has actually played this period.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Georgia Specialist, 31-13The Combating Irish came back from a 7-0 deficit for the 2nd attend as numerous full weeks to take hold of a win. Without Haynes King at quarterback, the Yellow Jackets banked on Zach Pyron, that accomplished twenty of 36 passes for 269 lawns along with a goal as well as two interceptions. Notre Dame's defense bowed up and also kept Georgia Technician scoreless in the 2nd and third one-fourths.14. Texas A&M (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies held on to beat the Bulldogs as well as maintain their unbeaten SEC period intact. Texas A&M is actually right now one of merely 2 programs in the organization as yet to take a reduction busy play. The Aggies' only reduction this time was to a top-25 Notre Dame group.15. Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Auburn, 21-17The Tigers racked up a touchdown along with 46 secs left in the activity to seal a rebound gain against Chestnut. Along with the success, certainly not only carried out Missouri sustain its location in this particular collection of rankings, yet it also remains on the blister for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Rust 17-6 in the fourth quarter prior to its own return.16. Boise State (5-1) Full week 8 outcome: Idle17. Kansas State (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State gets out to its first 6-1 beginning due to the fact that 2014 observing an excellent sway West Virginia. With WVU selling out to stop DJ Giddens and the Wildcat hurrying strike, quarterback Avery Johnson completed 19 of 29 passes for 298 yards with 3 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 end result: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The succeed marked the Illini's 1st victory against Michigan since 2009 as well as their 3rd against a group that has been actually placed in the best 25. They handed Michigan a 2nd reduction in as lots of Saturdays, marking the very first time since 2020 that the Wolverines have actually lost back-to-back activities.19. Alabama (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Dropped to Tennessee, 24-17After gaining the No. 1 rank adhering to a win over Georgia, the Trend have currently fallen 2 of their final three-- each reductions coming versus plans from the condition of Tennessee-- as well as could be the only No. 1-ranked team after the season started not to produce the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Week 8 outcome: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Stanford, 40-10Along with Miami, Clemson and Pitt, the Mustangs are actually unbeaten in conference play. Kevin Jennings masqueraded much more than 300 yards along with 3 goals and an interception in a rout of the Cardinal.23. Army (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Afro-american Knights trampled the Pirates, and also quarterback Bryson Daily accounted for 318 yards-- featuring 171 rushing yards-- in the succeed.24. Naval Force (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte 38-0-- along with 10:24 left in the second fourth. The gain was denoted through three passing goals from quarterback Blake Horvath as well as two interceptions came back for TDs by Dashaun Peele, who is the very first Naval force player ever to execute that accomplishment in a video game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 result: Defeated Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the very first time because 2005 and look like a latecomer to a Large 12 title-contending party along with a signature succeed against Arizona on the road. One where it played the 2nd half without Travis Hunter.RJ Young is a nationwide college volleyball article writer and expert for FOX Sporting activities and also the range of the podcast "The Leading University Volleyball Series." Follow him at @RJ_Young. [Want fantastic accounts supplied straight to your inbox? 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