.RJ Youthful.FOX Athletics National College Soccer Analyst.In the 1st season of the 16-team SEC, the organization has presented to be even more tough than our company presumed it might be. It is actually certainly not simply that Alabama distressed Georgia back in Full week 5 to achieve the No. 1 rank. It's that Vanderbilt dismayed then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the second best crew in the SEC-- certainly not the very best team in the Big 10, Big 12 or ACC, that all have undefeated crews in their games-- got the nod as the No. 1 team in the country.There have actually been actually three No. 1 staffs in the initial 8 full weeks of the time, as well as they all hail coming from the exact same event: S-E-C! Nonetheless, with Georgia's 30-15 succeed versus Texas, we're reliant see the Associated Push ranking overtake me and rank Oregon, presently sitting at 7-0 along with a win at home versus an exceptional Ohio Condition crew, as the brand new consensus No. 1 group in America.However ... There is an argument for Georgia reclaiming the No. 1 position it upheld begin the time, and it starts along with the Bulldogs going on the street to safeguard a double-digit victory over the Longhorns. That is actually the most effective succeed in the country. The 15-point succeed on the Forty Acres stands up over Oregon's one-point draw Ohio State at Autzen, as well as the Bulldogs accomplished the task with quarterback Carson Beck throwing 3 interceptions as well as accomplishing simply 23 of 41 masquerade 175 yards along with absolutely no touchdowns.Georgia's draw Texas was a leading as well as classic Kirby Smart protective functionality, where Texas can do nothing for pair of one-fourths and also routed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have certainly not participated in a complete game on outburst, protection or special crews this season.But gaining must be respected, and also losing have to be actually reprimanded. Therefore, Oregon is actually the No. 1 staff here-- for now. Yet look out if this Georgia group discovers a means to play total football.Georgia, also at No. 2, thinks unavoidable the moment again.With that, below's a look at my leading 25 rankings observing Week 8 of the university football period:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks revealed no indications of a hangover observing their 32-31 gain versus Ohio Condition recently, creating easy work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was scarily efficient, finishing 21 of 25 passes for 290 backyards with two touchdowns and an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Emphasizes 2. Georgia (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses yet to participate in an ideal game in each 3 stages, however great crews locate techniques to succeed big video games, and also's exactly what Kirby Smart's group carried out on Saturday. While Carson Stream strained throughout, Trevor Etienne got the slack, rushing for 3 touchdowns in the draw the No. 1-ranked crew in America.3. Ohio Condition (5-1) Week 8 result: Idle4. Penn Condition (6-0) Full week 8 outcome: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Lost to Georgia, 30-15Texas is an excellent soccer group, however the SEC is just unfathomable for staffs to find out of this league flawless. Quinn Ewers threw for 211 gardens with 2 goals as well as a selection, while Georgia's defense held Texas to merely 29 yards on the ground. The Longhorns have actually right now lost their last 5 home games versus top-five opponents.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Web cam Ward finished 21 of 32 passes along with four passing touchdowns in a boisterous loss of the Cardinals. Miami has now scored fifty points or even additional in four games this season, which is one of the most through any sort of Canes crew in a singular season.7. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have actually seemed like the best-positioned challenger to Miami's dominance, away from unbeaten Pitt. Since losing to Georgia 34-3 back in Full week 1, they have actually scored 40 or additional in 5 of their last 6 games.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked every bit like being actually returned for a backbreaking goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall needlessly slipped just before breaking the airplane as well as left behind Iowa State an opportunity to escalate a comeback. That is actually precisely what Rocco Becht and also the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall intercepts a pass yet DROPS the ball at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa Condition In a sandy gain, Becht threw for 274 lawns and also competed 97 with three total TDs to always keep Iowa State undefeated.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 result: Beat Oklahoma Condition, 38-35This group feels like 2022 Texas Religious. Are the Cougars best? Properly, their record states they are. As well as they are actually surely one of both absolute best teams in the Major 12, and also will definitely suffice to obtain all of them right into the University Volleyball Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham hurried for 101 lawns with three touchdowns in a video game that the Tigers broke open overdue in the 2nd one-half. They keep their unbeaten streak in SEC play and will definitely experience another unbeaten SEC adversary in Texas A&M on Sunday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, that rushed for greater than one hundred yards in the second fifty percent alone, the Vols trumped their detested rival for merely the second time in 18 years. Along with the win, Tennessee keeps its SEC title and also CFP hopes alive.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are among simply 3 undefeated teams left behind in the Big Ten, as well as they resemble a legit threat to play in the Big 10 champion. Indiana has not routed a rival in any kind of activity it has played this period.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Georgia Technician, 31-13The Fighting Irish came back from a 7-0 deficiency for the second attend as a lot of full weeks to grab a succeed. Without Haynes King at quarterback, the Yellow Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, who accomplished twenty of 36 masquerade 269 backyards along with a touchdown and two interceptions. Notre Dame's defense inclined up and also had Georgia Technology scoreless in the second as well as third one-fourths.14. Texas A&M (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies held on to defeat the Bulldogs and maintain their unbeaten SEC time undamaged. Texas A&M is actually today among only pair of plans in the game as yet to take a loss in conference play. The Aggies' only loss this time was to a top-25 Notre Dame crew.15. Missouri (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat Auburn, 21-17The Tigers racked up a touchdown with 46 seconds left behind in the game to secure a return gain against Auburn. With the victory, certainly not just performed Missouri maintain its own spot in this particular collection of rankings, but it likewise continues to be on the bubble for the CFP. Mizzou routed Chestnut 17-6 in the 4th one-fourth just before its own return.16. Boise Condition (5-1) Full week 8 outcome: Idle17. Kansas State (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State is off to its first 6-1 begin because 2014 observing an outstanding sway West Virginia. With WVU offering out to cease DJ Giddens and the Wildcat hurrying attack, quarterback Avery Johnson completed 19 of 29 masquerade 298 lawns with three touchdowns.Kansas State's Avery Johnson gets in touch with Jadon Jackson on an ELECTRIC 60-yard TD vs. West Virginia 18. Illinois (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Michigan, 21-7The win noticeable the Illini's initial triumph versus Michigan because 2009 and their 3rd versus a group that has been actually positioned in the best 25. They handed Michigan a second loss in as numerous Saturdays, denoting the first time due to the fact that 2020 that the Wolverines have actually lost back-to-back games.19. Alabama (5-2) Full week 8 outcome: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After gaining the No. 1 ranking observing a sway Georgia, the Trend have right now fallen two of their last three-- each reductions coming versus courses from the condition of Tennessee-- and may be the only No. 1-ranked group after the period started not to create the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 outcome: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Week 8 end result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Stanford, 40-10Along along with Miami, Clemson and also Pitt, the Mustangs are undefeated busy play. Kevin Jennings masqueraded more than 300 yards along with 3 goals and also an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Army (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Afro-american Knights trampled the Pirates, and also quarterback Bryson Daily accounted for 318 lawns-- featuring 171 hurrying gardens-- in the succeed.24. Navy (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte nc 38-0-- with 10:24 left behind in the second fourth. The succeed was actually marked by three passing touchdowns coming from quarterback Blake Horvath as well as 2 interceptions returned for TDs by Dashaun Peele, who is the first Naval force player ever before to perform that task in an activity.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are 5-2 for the first time due to the fact that 2005 and also appear like a latecomer to a Big 12 title-contending celebration with a trademark win against Arizona on the road. One where it participated in the 2nd half without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is a national college volleyball author and also expert for FOX Sports as well as the range of the podcast "The Number One University Football Program." Follow him at @RJ_Young. [Want terrific accounts delivered straight to your inbox? Create or even log in to your FOX Sports account, observe games, crews and also players to acquire an individualized newsletter daily.] Obtain more from College Soccer Observe your favorites to get details regarding games, information and also more.