.RJ Young.FOX Athletics National University Soccer Analyst.In the first time of the 16-team SEC, the game has presented to become much more difficult than our team thought it could be. It is actually certainly not just that Alabama distressed Georgia back in Week 5 to achieve the No. 1 rank. It is actually that Vanderbilt upset then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the next best team in the SEC-- certainly not the greatest staff in the Big Ten, Big 12 or ACC, who all possess undefeated staffs in their leagues-- acquired approval as the No. 1 crew in the country.There have been three No. 1 staffs in the first 8 full weeks of the time, and also they all hail coming from the exact same event: S-E-C! Nonetheless, along with Georgia's 30-15 gain against Texas, we're reliant view the Associated Push ranking catch up with me and also place Oregon, currently sitting at 7-0 with a gain in the home against a phenomenal Ohio Condition group, as the new agreement No. 1 staff in America.However ... There is actually a debate for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 ranking it held to begin the season, as well as it starts along with the Bulldogs going on the road to safeguard a double-digit success over the Longhorns. That is the greatest gain in the nation. The 15-point win on the Forty Acres stands over Oregon's one-point get Ohio Condition at Autzen, as well as the Bulldogs performed the feat along with quarterback Carson Stream tossing 3 interceptions and completing simply 23 of 41 passes for 175 backyards with absolutely no touchdowns.Georgia's sway Texas was a prevalent and also classic Kirby Smart defensive efficiency, where Texas could possibly carry out next to nothing for 2 quarters and trailed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have certainly not participated in a total video game on offense, defense or even exclusive teams this season.But succeeding must be respected, as well as missing should be actually punished. Thus, Oregon is actually the No. 1 crew right here-- for now. Yet look out if this Georgia team discovers a technique to play complete football.Georgia, even at No. 2, thinks unavoidable the moment again.With that, right here is actually a check out my top 25 positions adhering to Week 8 of the college soccer time:1. Oregon (7-0) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated Purdue, 35-0The Ducks showed no indicators of a hangover observing their 32-31 gain versus Ohio State last week, bring in light work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was scarily effective, accomplishing 21 of 25 masquerade 290 lawns with two goals and an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Emphasizes 2. Georgia (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses however to play an ideal activity in all three stages, but really good crews locate techniques to gain large games, and that is actually exactly what Kirby Smart's crew carried out on Saturday. While Carson Stream struggled throughout, Trevor Etienne picked up the slack, hurrying for 3 touchdowns in the gain the No. 1-ranked team in United States.3. Ohio State (5-1) Full week 8 result: Idle4. Penn Condition (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 end result: Shed to Georgia, 30-15Texas is an excellent regulation football team, however the SEC is actually just unfathomable for teams to come away from this league unblemished. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 backyards with 2 goals and a selection, while Georgia's defense stored Texas to merely 29 backyards on the ground. The Longhorns have actually now shed their last five home video games versus top-five rivals.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Cam Ward completed 21 of 32 passes along with four passing touchdowns in a rollicking loss of the Cardinals. Miami has actually now scored 50 scores or even even more in four activities this time, which is actually the best by any type of Canes staff in a singular time.7. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have actually seemed like the best-positioned challenger to Miami's dominance, beyond undefeated Pitt. Due to the fact that losing to Georgia 34-3 back in Week 1, they've racked up 40 or additional in five of their last 6 games.8. Iowa State (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that looked every bit like being come back for a gruelling goal, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily faltered before breaking the airplane and also left behind Iowa Condition an opportunity to mount a comeback. That is actually precisely what Rocco Becht and also the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall obstructs a successfully pass yet slips at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa State In a rough succeed, Becht threw for 274 gardens as well as ran for 97 with 3 complete TDs to keep Iowa State unbeaten.9. BYU (7-0) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Oklahoma State, 38-35This crew believes that 2022 Texas Religious. Are actually the Cougars excellent? Effectively, their report says they are. As well as they're absolutely some of the two greatest groups in the Major 12, and that will definitely suffice to get all of them in to the University Soccer Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham rushed for 101 gardens with three goals in a game that the Tigers burst late in the 2nd one-half. They sustain their unbeaten streak in SEC play and also will definitely encounter yet another unbeaten SEC enemy in Texas A&M on Saturday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 result: Beat Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, who rushed for more than 100 yards in the 2nd fifty percent alone, the Vols beat their loathed rival for just the second time in 18 years. Along with the succeed, Tennessee keeps its SEC headline as well as CFP hopes to life.12. Indiana (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are just one of just 3 unbeaten staffs left behind in the Big 10, as well as they resemble a reputable threat to play in the Big 10 championship. Indiana has certainly not trailed an enemy in any activity it has played this time.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Georgia Technician, 31-13The Dealing with Irish went back coming from a 7-0 shortage for the 2nd attend as several full weeks to snatch a succeed. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellowish Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, who completed 20 of 36 masquerade 269 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions. Notre Dame's self defense stooped up and also held Georgia Tech scoreless in the second as well as third fourths.14. Texas A&M (6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat Mississippi State, 34-24The Aggies held on to defeat the Bulldogs and also keep their unbeaten SEC season intact. Texas A&M is now some of just 2 courses in the organization as yet to take a reduction busy play. The Aggies' only loss this time was to a top-25 Notre Dame staff.15. Missouri (6-1) Full week 8 end result: Defeated Chestnut, 21-17The Tigers scored a goal with 46 seconds left in the video game to seal off a rebound succeed against Rust. With the success, not merely performed Missouri preserve its place within this set of positions, yet it likewise continues to be on the bubble for the CFP. Mizzou trailed Auburn 17-6 in the fourth quarter before its own return.16. Boise Condition (5-1) Week 8 result: Idle17. Kansas Condition (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas State gets out to its 1st 6-1 beginning because 2014 observing a remarkable gain West Virginia. With WVU marketing out to stop DJ Giddens as well as the Wildcat hurrying strike, quarterback Avery Johnson finished 19 of 29 masquerade 298 lawns with 3 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 result: Beat Michigan, 21-7The gain noticeable the Illini's initial triumph versus Michigan considering that 2009 as well as their third versus a team that has been actually placed in the top 25. They handed Michigan a second loss in as numerous Saturdays, noting the very first time since 2020 that the Wolverines have actually shed back-to-back video games.19. Alabama (5-2) Week 8 end result: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After earning the No. 1 rank observing a gain Georgia, the Tide have right now dropped 2 of their final three-- each reductions coming versus courses from the state of Tennessee-- as well as might be the only No. 1-ranked crew after the time began certainly not to produce the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Full week 8 end result: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Week 8 end result: Defeated Stanford, 40-10Along with Miami, Clemson and Pitt, the Mustangs are undefeated busy play. Kevin Jennings passed for much more than 300 lawns with 3 touchdowns and also an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Military (7-0) Week 8 end result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The Afro-american Knights trampled the Pirates, and quarterback Bryson Daily made up 318 backyards-- consisting of 171 hurrying yards-- in the gain.24. Naval Force (6-0) Week 8 result: Defeated Charlotte nc, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte nc 38-0-- with 10:24 left behind in the 2nd one-fourth. The win was actually marked by 3 passing touchdowns coming from quarterback Blake Horvath and also 2 interceptions returned for TDs through Dashaun Peele, that is actually the very first Naval force gamer ever before to perform that task in a video game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the first time considering that 2005 and seem like a latecomer to a Major 12 title-contending gathering with a trademark win against Arizona when traveling. One where it participated in the second half without Travis Hunter.RJ Young is a national college football author and professional for FOX Sports as well as the host of the podcast "The Number One University Football Program." Follow him at @RJ_Young. [Want excellent stories delivered right to your inbox? 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