.RJ Young.FOX Sports National University Regulation Football Analyst.In the initial time of the 16-team SEC, the league has actually presented to become a lot more tough than we thought it could be. It's not merely that Alabama distressed Georgia back in Week 5 to attain the No. 1 ranking. It's that Vanderbilt dismayed then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It's that the second best group in the SEC-- certainly not the very best staff in the Big 10, Big 12 or even ACC, that all possess unbeaten crews in their leagues-- acquired the nod as the No. 1 crew in the country.There have actually been actually three No. 1 staffs in the first eight weeks of the season, as well as they all hail from the exact same conference: S-E-C! Nonetheless, with Georgia's 30-15 succeed against Texas, our team are actually liable to see the Associated Press ranking catch up with me and also rate Oregon, presently sitting at 7-0 along with a win in the home versus an exceptional Ohio Condition group, as the new agreement No. 1 staff in America.However ... There is a disagreement for Georgia reclaiming the No. 1 position it pursued begin the time, as well as it starts with the Bulldogs going on the road to secure a double-digit success over the Longhorns. That is the very best gain in the nation. The 15-point gain on the Forty Acres stands above Oregon's one-point get Ohio Condition at Autzen, and the Bulldogs completed the task along with quarterback Carson Beck throwing 3 interceptions as well as accomplishing just 23 of 41 masquerade 175 gardens along with no touchdowns.Georgia's win over Texas was actually a dominant and classic Kirby Smart defensive efficiency, where Texas could carry out next to nothing for two quarters and trailed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have certainly not participated in a complete video game on offense, defense or even unique crews this season.But winning need to be appreciated, as well as missing should be reprimanded. Therefore, Oregon is the No. 1 crew here-- meanwhile. But look out if this Georgia team locates a method to play full football.Georgia, also at No. 2, experiences unavoidable once again.With that, listed here is actually a take a look at my top 25 rankings following Week 8 of the university regulation football period:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Purdue, 35-0The Ducks revealed no signs of a hangover observing their 32-31 gain against Ohio State recently, bring in light work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily reliable, accomplishing 21 of 25 masquerade 290 yards with two goals 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 perfect activity in all 3 periods, yet really good staffs find ways to win big activities, and that is actually precisely what Kirby Smart's crew did on Sunday. While Carson Beck strained throughout, Trevor Etienne picked up the slack, hurrying for 3 touchdowns in the draw the No. 1-ranked team in United States.3. Ohio State (5-1) Full week 8 end result: Idle4. Penn State (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 result: Lost to Georgia, 30-15Texas is actually a good soccer staff, but the SEC is just unfathomable for staffs ahead away from this organization unblemished. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 backyards along with two goals and also a selection, while Georgia's defense held Texas to only 29 backyards on the ground. The Longhorns have actually right now lost their last 5 home games versus top-five rivals.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Week 8 end result: Beat Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Cam Ward accomplished 21 of 32 passes with 4 passing goals in a boisterous loss of the Cardinals. Miami has actually right now scored 50 points or even additional in four video games this time, which is actually the most through any type of Canes crew in a singular time.7. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have seemed like the best-positioned challenger to Miami's authority, beyond unbeaten Pitt. Due to the fact that shedding to Georgia 34-3 back in Week 1, they've scored 40 or additional in 5 of their last six activities.8. Iowa State (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked equally like being come back for a gruelling touchdown, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily dropped the ball just before cracking the airplane and left Iowa State a possibility to mount a comeback. That is actually precisely what Rocco Becht and the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall obstructs an elapsed but slips at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa Condition In a sandy succeed, Becht threw for 274 yards and also competed 97 along with three total TDs to keep Iowa Condition unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat Oklahoma State, 38-35This staff thinks that 2022 Texas Christian. Are the Cougars best? Effectively, their document mentions they are actually. And also they are actually definitely some of both best staffs in the Major 12, and that are going to suffice to acquire them into the University Football Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Finished off Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham rushed for 101 lawns with 3 goals in a video game that the Tigers burst overdue in the second half. They sustain their unbeaten touch in SEC play and will deal with an additional unbeaten SEC adversary in Texas A&M on Saturday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that rushed for greater than one hundred lawns in the second fifty percent alone, the Vols defeated their loathed competitor for simply the second time in 18 years. Along with the succeed, Tennessee maintains its SEC title and CFP hopes alive.12. Indiana (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are one of just 3 undefeated groups left behind in the Big Ten, and also they seem like a legitimate risk to play in the Big 10 champion. Indiana has actually certainly not tracked a rival in any sort of game it has actually played this time.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Georgia Technician, 31-13The Fighting Irish returned coming from a 7-0 deficit for the second attend as many full weeks to get a succeed. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, that accomplished twenty of 36 passes for 269 gardens along with a touchdown and also 2 interceptions. Notre Dame's defense bowed up as well as held Georgia Specialist scoreless in the 2nd and 3rd quarters.14. Texas A&M (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Mississippi State, 34-24The Aggies held on to beat the Bulldogs as well as keep their undefeated SEC season in one piece. Texas A&M is today among simply 2 plans in the league as yet to take a loss busy play. The Aggies' only loss this period was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame group.15. Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Auburn, 21-17The Tigers scored a touchdown with 46 seconds left in the game to seal a return win against Auburn. Along with the success, not merely carried out Missouri keep its area in this particular set of ranks, however it also stays on the blister for the CFP. Mizzou tracked Chestnut 17-6 in the fourth one-fourth just before its rebound.16. Boise Condition (5-1) Week 8 end result: Idle17. Kansas State (6-1) Week 8 result: Beat West Virginia, 45-18Kansas Condition is off to its very first 6-1 begin because 2014 adhering to a remarkable gain West Virginia. Along with WVU selling out to quit DJ Giddens and the Wildcat rushing assault, quarterback Avery Johnson finished 19 of 29 passes for 298 gardens with 3 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 result: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The gain significant the Illini's very first triumph versus Michigan since 2009 and their 3rd against a staff that has actually been actually positioned in the leading 25. They handed Michigan a 2nd reduction in as several Saturdays, denoting the very first time since 2020 that the Wolverines have dropped back-to-back activities.19. Alabama (5-2) Full week 8 result: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After making the No. 1 ranking following a gain Georgia, the Tide have actually right now fallen 2 of their last 3-- both losses happening against courses coming from the condition of Tennessee-- and might be the only No. 1-ranked team after the season started not to make the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Full week 8 result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Stanford, 40-10Along along with Miami, Clemson and also Pitt, the Mustangs are actually undefeated busy play. Kevin Jennings masqueraded greater than 300 gardens along with three touchdowns and an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Military (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The African-american Knights mauled the Pirates, as well as quarterback Bryson Daily accounted for 318 yards-- consisting of 171 hurrying gardens-- in the win.24. Naval Force (6-0) Week 8 result: Beat Charlotte nc, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte 38-0-- with 10:24 left behind in the 2nd fourth. The win was actually denoted by three passing goals from quarterback Blake Horvath as well as 2 interceptions returned for TDs by Dashaun Peele, who is the very first Naval force gamer ever before to do that task in a game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the first time considering that 2005 and seem like a latecomer to a Huge 12 title-contending event along with a signature succeed versus Arizona when traveling. One where it participated in the 2nd one-half without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is a nationwide university volleyball author and also professional for FOX Sports as well as the hold of the podcast "The First College Football Program." Follow him at @RJ_Young. [Want fantastic stories delivered straight to your inbox? 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