.RJ Young.FOX Athletics National University Football Analyst.In the very first season of the 16-team SEC, the league has actually revealed to be even more hard than we believed it might be. It is actually not merely that Alabama distressed Georgia back in Week 5 to accomplish the No. 1 rank. It is actually that Vanderbilt dismayed 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 unbeaten teams in their leagues-- acquired the nod as the No. 1 team in the country.There have actually been 3 No. 1 groups in the very first 8 full weeks of the season, as well as they call coming from the exact same conference: S-E-C! However, along with Georgia's 30-15 gain versus Texas, our company are actually liable to view the Associated Press ranking overtake me and rank Oregon, presently sitting at 7-0 along with a win in the house against a phenomenal Ohio State team, as the new opinion No. 1 crew in America.However ... There is a disagreement for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 rank it upheld start the time, and it starts along with the Bulldogs going on the roadway to get a double-digit victory over the Longhorns. That is the best succeed in the country. The 15-point gain on the Forty Acres stands above Oregon's one-point win over Ohio Condition at Autzen, as well as the Bulldogs achieved the accomplishment along with quarterback Carson Stream throwing three interceptions and accomplishing only 23 of 41 masquerade 175 yards with zero touchdowns.Georgia's gain Texas was a leading and also classic Kirby Smart protective performance, where Texas can perform nothing for pair of quarters and also tracked UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have actually not played a complete video game on outburst, self defense or special staffs this season.But winning have to be appreciated, as well as losing have to be actually reprimanded. Therefore, Oregon is the No. 1 crew listed here-- for now. However beware if this Georgia staff discovers a means to participate in total football.Georgia, even at No. 2, thinks inescapable once again.With that, below's a take a look at my leading 25 rankings complying with Full week 8 of the university regulation football period:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks presented no indicators of a hangover observing their 32-31 succeed against Ohio State last week, making light work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily effective, completing 21 of 25 passes for 290 yards with 2 goals as well as an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Highlights 2. Georgia (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses yet to play an ideal activity in every 3 stages, however really good teams locate ways to gain significant video games, and also's exactly what Kirby Smart's staff did on Saturday. While Carson Stream strained throughout, Trevor Etienne grabbed the slack, hurrying for three touchdowns in the draw the No. 1-ranked group in United States.3. Ohio Condition (5-1) Week 8 end result: Idle4. Penn Condition (6-0) Week 8 result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 end result: Dropped to Georgia, 30-15Texas is a good regulation football group, yet the SEC is actually just unfathomable for groups to come out of this game flawless. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 lawns with two touchdowns and a choice, while Georgia's protection kept Texas to merely 29 gardens on the ground. The Longhorns have actually now shed their last 5 home video games versus top-five challengers.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Camera Ward completed 21 of 32 passes with 4 passing goals in a rollicking defeat of the Cardinals. Miami has currently racked up fifty points or even more in 4 video games this season, which is actually the best by any type of Canes group in a singular season.7. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have appeared like the best-positioned opposition to Miami's authority, away from unbeaten Pitt. Given that shedding to Georgia 34-3 back in Week 1, they've racked up 40 or even more in five of their final 6 activities.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that appeared every bit like being actually come back for a gruelling goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall needlessly slipped before breaking the airplane and left Iowa Condition an opportunity to rise a comeback. That's specifically what Rocco Becht and also the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall intercepts a pass however slips at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In a rough gain, Becht threw for 274 lawns and ran for 97 along with three overall TDs to maintain Iowa State unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat Oklahoma State, 38-35This team seems like 2022 Texas Christian. Are actually the Cougars perfect? Effectively, their document claims they are actually. And they're surely among the 2 greatest crews in the Large 12, and also will definitely be good enough to get all of them into the University Football Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Finished off Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham hurried for 101 backyards 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 and also will definitely deal with yet another undefeated SEC enemy in Texas A&M on Saturday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that hurried for more than 100 yards in the second one-half alone, the Vols beat their despised rival for merely the second time in 18 years. Along with the gain, Tennessee maintains its own SEC title as well as CFP wishes to life.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are just one of simply three unbeaten teams left in the Big Ten, and also they look like a reputable risk to play in the Big Ten champion. Indiana has certainly not routed an enemy in any sort of activity it has played this period.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Georgia Tech, 31-13The Battling Irish returned from a 7-0 deficiency for the second time in as many full weeks to nab a succeed. Without Haynes King at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets banked on Zach Pyron, that accomplished twenty of 36 masquerade 269 gardens with a goal and 2 interceptions. Notre Dame's defense inclined up as well as held Georgia Technician scoreless in the second and third fourths.14. Texas A&M (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat Mississippi State, 34-24The Aggies held on to beat the Bulldogs and also maintain their undefeated SEC season undamaged. Texas A&M is actually now one of only 2 plans in the game as yet to take a reduction in conference play. The Aggies' only loss this season was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame staff.15. Missouri (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Rust, 21-17The Tigers scored a touchdown with 46 seconds left in the game to close a rebound win against Chestnut. With the triumph, certainly not simply performed Missouri keep its own area within this set of positions, however it likewise stays on the blister for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Auburn 17-6 in the 4th quarter just before its own resurgence.16. Boise Condition (5-1) Full week 8 outcome: Idle17. Kansas State (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat West Virginia, 45-18Kansas Condition gets out to its first 6-1 begin due to the fact that 2014 following an excellent sway West Virginia. With WVU marketing out to stop DJ Giddens and also the Wildcat rushing assault, quarterback Avery Johnson completed 19 of 29 masquerade 298 lawns along 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) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The succeed noticeable the Illini's 1st success versus Michigan since 2009 and also their 3rd against a staff that has been actually ranked in the leading 25. They handed Michigan a second loss in as lots of Saturdays, noting the first time because 2020 that the Wolverines have shed back-to-back activities.19. Alabama (5-2) Week 8 outcome: Shed to Tennessee, 24-17After making the No. 1 ranking following a draw Georgia, the Trend have actually currently lost 2 of their last 3-- both reductions happening against programs from the condition of Tennessee-- and may be the only No. 1-ranked staff after the season started certainly not to help make the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Week 8 end result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Full week 8 result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Stanford, 40-10Along with Miami, Clemson and Pitt, the Mustangs are undefeated in conference play. Kevin Jennings masqueraded more than 300 gardens with 3 touchdowns and an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Soldiers (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The African-american Knights trampled the Pirates, as well as quarterback Bryson Daily made up 318 gardens-- consisting of 171 hurrying yards-- in the gain.24. Navy (6-0) Full week 8 result: Beat Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte 38-0-- with 10:24 left in the second one-fourth. The win was denoted through three passing touchdowns coming from quarterback Blake Horvath and 2 interceptions came back for TDs by Dashaun Peele, that is actually the initial Navy gamer ever before to execute that accomplishment in a game.25. Colorado (5-2) Week 8 outcome: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the very first time due to the fact that 2005 and also look like a latecomer to a Large 12 title-contending celebration with a trademark gain versus Arizona while driving. One where it played the 2nd one-half without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is a nationwide college volleyball writer and also analyst for FOX Sporting activities as well as the hold of the podcast "The Top University Soccer Program." Observe him at @RJ_Young. [Want fantastic tales delivered straight to your inbox? 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