.RJ Young.FOX Sports National College Regulation Football Expert.In the first season of the 16-team SEC, the game has actually revealed to be much more challenging than we believed it may be. It's certainly not merely that Alabama dismayed Georgia back in Full 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 even ACC, who all possess undefeated crews in their games-- acquired approval as the No. 1 group in the country.There have actually been actually three No. 1 crews in the initial eight full weeks of the season, as well as they call coming from the very same association: S-E-C! Nonetheless, with Georgia's 30-15 win versus Texas, our experts are actually liable to see the Associated Push ranking overtake me as well as place Oregon, presently resting at 7-0 with a succeed in your home versus a remarkable Ohio Condition team, as the brand new agreement No. 1 team in America.However ... There is actually a debate for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 rank it held to begin the time, and also it starts along with the Bulldogs going on the roadway to get a double-digit triumph over the Longhorns. That is actually the greatest succeed in the country. The 15-point win on the Forty Acres stands up over Oregon's one-point draw Ohio State at Autzen, and also the Bulldogs accomplished the feat with quarterback Carson Stream throwing three interceptions and also accomplishing simply 23 of 41 masquerade 175 backyards along with absolutely no touchdowns.Georgia's get Texas was a leading and also classic Kirby Smart defensive efficiency, where Texas might carry out next to nothing for 2 quarters and also tracked UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have actually certainly not played a total game on offense, protection or special crews this season.But gaining have to be appreciated, and also missing have to be actually reprimanded. Thus, Oregon is actually the No. 1 crew right here-- in the meantime. However beware if this Georgia group discovers a way to participate in total football.Georgia, also at No. 2, thinks unavoidable as soon as again.With that, listed below's a look at my top 25 positions following Week 8 of the university soccer time:1. Oregon (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Beat Purdue, 35-0The Ducks showed no indications of a hangover following their 32-31 win against Ohio Condition recently, bring in light work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was scarily reliable, completing 21 of 25 masquerade 290 gardens along with two touchdowns and also an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Highlights 2. Georgia (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses yet to play an excellent video game in every three stages, however excellent crews find techniques to gain huge activities, and also is actually specifically what Kirby Smart's staff performed on Saturday. While Carson Beck strained throughout, Trevor Etienne grabbed the slack, hurrying for three touchdowns in the win over the No. 1-ranked staff in America.3. Ohio Condition (5-1) Week 8 outcome: Idle4. Penn State (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 end result: Lost to Georgia, 30-15Texas is a great soccer crew, yet the SEC is merely too deep for staffs to come away from this organization flawless. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 gardens with two touchdowns and also a choice, while Georgia's protection stored Texas to simply 29 lawns on the ground. The Longhorns have currently dropped their last 5 home video games against top-five enemies.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Camera Ward finished 21 of 32 passes with 4 passing touchdowns in a boisterous loss of the Cardinals. Miami has currently racked up 50 points or more in four games this season, which is actually the most by any type of Canes crew in a singular season.7. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have looked like the best-positioned opposition to Miami's authority, away from unbeaten Pitt. Since shedding to Georgia 34-3 back in Full week 1, they've racked up 40 or more in five of their last six video games.8. Iowa State (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that appeared every bit like being come back for a backbreaking touchdown, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall needlessly faltered prior to damaging the aircraft and left behind Iowa State an opportunity to rise a comeback. That is actually specifically what Rocco Becht as well as the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall obstructs an elapsed but slips at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In a sandy gain, Becht tossed for 274 gardens and also ran for 97 with three complete TDs to always keep Iowa Condition unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated Oklahoma State, 38-35This group believes that 2022 Texas Christian. Are actually the Cougars best? Properly, their record claims they are. And also they are actually definitely one of the two best teams in the Big 12, and also will suffice to get them right into the College Volleyball Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Week 8 result: Finished off Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham hurried for 101 gardens along with 3 touchdowns in an activity that the Tigers burst overdue in the 2nd one-half. They maintain their unbeaten streak in SEC play and are going to face an additional undefeated SEC enemy in Texas A&M on Sunday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, who rushed for greater than 100 gardens in the 2nd one-half alone, the Vols defeated their disliked rival for simply the 2nd attend 18 years. With the gain, Tennessee maintains its own SEC title and CFP hopes alive.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are one of only 3 undefeated staffs left in the Big Ten, and also they appear like a legitimate risk to play in the Big Ten champion. Indiana has actually certainly not tracked an enemy in any sort of video game it has actually played this period.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Georgia Specialist, 31-13The Battling Irish returned from a 7-0 deficiency for the 2nd attend as a lot of full weeks to nab a succeed. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets leaned on Zach Pyron, that completed 20 of 36 passes for 269 lawns with a goal and also pair of interceptions. Notre Dame's protection inclined up and held Georgia Tech scoreless in the second and 3rd quarters.14. Texas A&M (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Mississippi Condition, 34-24The Aggies held on to beat the Bulldogs as well as keep their undefeated SEC season undamaged. Texas A&M is actually today some of simply two systems in the league yet to take a loss in conference play. The Aggies' only loss this time was actually to a top-25 Notre Dame group.15. Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated Chestnut, 21-17The Tigers scored a touchdown with 46 few seconds left in the video game to close a rebound gain versus Auburn. With the triumph, certainly not only did Missouri keep its own area within this collection of rankings, yet it likewise remains on the bubble for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Rust 17-6 in the fourth quarter before its revival.16. Boise State (5-1) Week 8 end result: Idle17. Kansas Condition (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State is off to its own very first 6-1 beginning because 2014 complying with an excellent gain West Virginia. Along with WVU offering out to cease DJ Giddens and the Wildcat hurrying assault, quarterback Avery Johnson accomplished 19 of 29 passes for 298 lawns with 3 touchdowns.Kansas Condition's Avery Johnson associates 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 first victory against Michigan given that 2009 and also their third against a crew that has been placed in the leading 25. They handed Michigan a 2nd reduction in as lots of Saturdays, marking the first time given that 2020 that the Wolverines have lost back-to-back video games.19. Alabama (5-2) Week 8 result: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After gaining the No. 1 rank following a win over Georgia, the Trend have actually right now fallen 2 of their final 3-- both losses coming against systems from the state of Tennessee-- as well as may be the only No. 1-ranked staff after the period started not to create the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Full week 8 result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated Stanford, 40-10Along with Miami, Clemson and Pitt, the Mustangs are actually undefeated busy play. Kevin Jennings masqueraded much more than 300 yards with three touchdowns and also an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Soldiers (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Afro-american Knights mauled the Pirates, as well as quarterback Bryson Daily accounted for 318 lawns-- consisting of 171 rushing gardens-- in the succeed.24. Naval Force (6-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated Charlotte nc, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte nc 38-0-- along with 10:24 left in the 2nd fourth. The succeed was actually noted through three passing touchdowns coming from quarterback Blake Horvath and two interceptions returned for TDs through Dashaun Peele, who is actually the 1st Navy gamer ever before to perform that task in a video game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are 5-2 for the very first time since 2005 as well as resemble a latecomer to a Big 12 title-contending event with a signature succeed against Arizona when driving. One where it played the 2nd half without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is actually a national college football author as well as expert for FOX Sporting activities and also the hold of the podcast "The First College Soccer Show." Observe him at @RJ_Young. [Want fantastic stories provided right to your inbox? Make or log in to your FOX Sports profile, follow organizations, groups and players to get a personalized email list daily.] Obtain much more coming from University Soccer Follow your favorites to obtain information about video games, updates and also additional.