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2024 college soccer positions: Oregon, Georgia on the top Colorado gets into top 25

.RJ Young.FOX Sports National University Regulation Football Analyst.In the initial time of the 16-team SEC, the game has revealed to become a lot more difficult than our team presumed it might be. It's not just that Alabama dismayed Georgia back in Full week 5 to accomplish the No. 1 ranking. It is actually that Vanderbilt dismayed then-No. 1-ranked Alabama. It is actually that the next best team in the SEC-- certainly not the very best team in the Big Ten, Big 12 or even ACC, who all have unbeaten groups in their leagues-- received approval as the No. 1 team in the country.There have been three No. 1 teams in the initial eight full weeks of the time, and also they call from the same association: S-E-C! However, with Georgia's 30-15 gain versus Texas, our experts're reliant view the Associated Push ranking overtake me and place Oregon, presently resting at 7-0 with a gain in the house versus an outstanding Ohio Condition staff, as the new opinion No. 1 crew in America.However ... There is an argument for Georgia repossessing the No. 1 ranking it pursued begin the season, as well as it starts along with the Bulldogs going on the street to protect a double-digit victory over the Longhorns. That is the most effective gain in the nation. The 15-point win on the Forty Acres stands over Oregon's one-point draw Ohio Condition at Autzen, as well as the Bulldogs achieved the accomplishment with quarterback Carson Stream throwing three interceptions and also accomplishing merely 23 of 41 passes for 175 lawns with zero touchdowns.Georgia's sway Texas was a leading and also vintage Kirby Smart protective efficiency, where Texas can perform next to nothing for two quarters and also routed UGA 23-0 at halftime. This while the Dawgs have actually certainly not played a comprehensive activity on offense, defense or special staffs this season.But gaining need to be actually appreciated, and also missing have to be reprimanded. Thus, Oregon is actually the No. 1 team listed here-- in the meantime. But beware if this Georgia crew locates a means to play total football.Georgia, also at No. 2, feels unavoidable as soon as again.With that, listed here's a look at my leading 25 ranks adhering to Full week 8 of the university soccer time:1. Oregon (7-0) Week 8 outcome: Beat Purdue, 35-0The Ducks revealed no signs of a hangover following their 32-31 succeed against Ohio Condition recently, bring in easy work of the Boilermakers. Dillon Gabriel was actually scarily reliable, accomplishing 21 of 25 passes for 290 yards with pair of goals as well as an interception.No. 2 Oregon Ducks vs. Purdue Boilermakers Emphasizes 2. Georgia (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Beat Texas, 30-15Georgia possesses however to participate in an ideal game in every 3 periods, but excellent teams locate techniques to win large video games, and that's exactly what Kirby Smart's staff performed on Saturday. While Carson Beck had a hard time throughout, Trevor Etienne got the slack, rushing for three goals in the gain the No. 1-ranked team in The United States.3. Ohio State (5-1) Week 8 outcome: Idle4. Penn Condition (6-0) Week 8 end result: Idle5. Texas (6-1) Week 8 result: Dropped to Georgia, 30-15Texas is actually a really good football staff, but the SEC is merely unfathomable for teams to come out of this game flawless. Quinn Ewers tossed for 211 yards along with two goals as well as a selection, while Georgia's defense stored Texas to just 29 gardens on the ground. The Longhorns have actually right now shed their last five home activities against top-five enemies.6. Miami (Fla.) (7-0) Full week 8 result: Beat Louisville, 52-45Canes quarterback Webcam Ward accomplished 21 of 32 passes with 4 passing touchdowns in a boisterous defeat of the Cardinals. Miami has now racked up 50 points or more in four activities this period, which is the most by any kind of Canes group in a singular period.7. Clemson (6-1) Week 8 result: Defeated Virginia, 48-31The Tigers have appeared like the best-positioned challenger to Miami's prominence, outside of unbeaten Pitt. Since shedding to Georgia 34-3 back in Full week 1, they have actually racked up 40 or even more in 5 of their final six activities.8. Iowa Condition (7-0) Week 8 result: Defeated UCF, 38-35Following an interception that appeared equally like being actually returned for a gruelling touchdown, UCF defensive back Braeden Marshall unnecessarily slipped just before cracking the plane and left behind Iowa State a possibility to escalate a comeback. That's precisely what Rocco Becht as well as the Cyclones did.UCF's Braeden Marshall obstructs a successfully pass but falters at the 1-yard line vs. Iowa Condition In a sandy win, Becht threw for 274 gardens and ran for 97 along with three complete TDs to always keep Iowa State undefeated.9. BYU (7-0) Week 8 end result: Beat Oklahoma State, 38-35This team feels like 2022 Texas Christian. Are actually the Cougars ideal? Well, their record says they are. And also they're certainly among the two finest groups in the Big 12, which will definitely suffice to receive all of them right into the College Soccer Playoff.10. LSU (6-1) Full week 8 result: Defeated Arkansas, 34-10LSU tailback Caden Durham hurried for 101 backyards with three touchdowns in a game that the Tigers broke open overdue in the second fifty percent. They maintain their unbeaten touch in SEC play as well as are going to deal with yet another unbeaten SEC enemy in Texas A&ampM on Sunday.11. Tennessee ( 6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated Alabama, 24-17Riding tailback Dylan Sampson, who hurried for much more than one hundred gardens in the second fifty percent alone, the Vols trumped their loathed competitor for merely the second time in 18 years. With the gain, Tennessee maintains its own SEC title as well as CFP hopes active.12. Indiana (7-0) Week 8 end result: Beat Nebraska, 56-7The Hoosiers are just one of only 3 undefeated groups left behind in the Big 10, and also they seem like a valid risk to play in the Big Ten championship. Indiana has actually certainly not routed an opponent in any game it has played this time.13. Notre Dame (6-1) Full week 8 outcome: Beat Georgia Tech, 31-13The Dealing with Irish went back from a 7-0 shortage for the second attend as numerous weeks to take hold of a succeed. Without Haynes Master at quarterback, the Yellow Jackets trusted Zach Pyron, who completed twenty of 36 masquerade 269 lawns along with a goal and also two interceptions. Notre Dame's protection inclined up and kept Georgia Tech scoreless in the second and third fourths.14. Texas A&ampM (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Mississippi State, 34-24The Aggies hung on to defeat the Bulldogs and maintain their undefeated SEC time undamaged. Texas A&ampM is actually today some of merely two systems in the game as yet to take a reduction in conference play. The Aggies' only loss this time was to a top-25 Notre Dame group.15. Missouri (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Auburn, 21-17The Tigers scored a goal along with 46 secs left in the video game to close a rebound succeed against Rust. With the success, not just carried out Missouri sustain its spot within this set of positions, but it likewise remains on the blister for the CFP. Mizzou routed Rust 17-6 in the 4th one-fourth before its revival.16. Boise State (5-1) Full week 8 outcome: Idle17. Kansas State (6-1) Week 8 outcome: Defeated West Virginia, 45-18Kansas Condition is off to its first 6-1 start because 2014 adhering to an excellent win over West Virginia. Along with WVU selling out to quit DJ Giddens and also the Wildcat rushing strike, quarterback Avery Johnson finished 19 of 29 masquerade 298 yards along with 3 touchdowns.Kansas State's Avery Johnson associates with Jadon Jackson on an ELECTRIC 60-yard TD vs. West Virginia 18. Illinois (6-1) Full week 8 result: Beat Michigan, 21-7The succeed marked the Illini's first victory versus Michigan because 2009 and their 3rd against a staff that has actually been actually rated in the best 25. They handed Michigan a 2nd reduction in as many Saturdays, marking the first time since 2020 that the Wolverines have dropped next games.19. Alabama (5-2) Week 8 end result: Lost to Tennessee, 24-17After earning the No. 1 ranking adhering to a sway Georgia, the Trend have right now gone down 2 of their last 3-- both losses happening versus programs from the state of Tennessee-- as well as may be the only No. 1-ranked crew after the season started not to create the CFP.20. Pitt (6-0) Week 8 outcome: Idle21. Ole Miss (5-2) Week 8 outcome: Idle22. SMU (6-1) Week 8 end result: Beat Stanford, 40-10Along along with Miami, Clemson and also Pitt, the Mustangs are actually undefeated busy play. Kevin Jennings masqueraded much more than 300 lawns with three touchdowns as well as an interception in a thrashing of the Cardinal.23. Military (7-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated East Carolina, 45-28The African-american Knights whipped the Pirates, and also quarterback Bryson Daily represented 318 lawns-- featuring 171 hurrying backyards-- in the win.24. Navy (6-0) Full week 8 result: Defeated Charlotte, 51-17The Midshipmen led Charlotte nc 38-0-- with 10:24 left in the 2nd fourth. The win was marked by three passing touchdowns coming from quarterback Blake Horvath and also 2 interceptions returned for TDs through Dashaun Peele, that is the first Navy player ever before to perform that feat in a game.25. Colorado (5-2) Full week 8 end result: Beat Arizona, 34-7The Buffaloes are actually 5-2 for the first time due to the fact that 2005 as well as resemble a latecomer to a Significant 12 title-contending celebration with a signature succeed versus Arizona when driving. One where it participated in the second half without Travis Hunter.RJ Youthful is actually a national university football writer and analyst for FOX Sports and also the range of the podcast "The Leading University Volleyball Series." Follow him at @RJ_Young. [Want excellent stories delivered right to your inbox? 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