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Joel Klatt’s Top 10 after Georgia’s stunning win over Texas

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Joel Klatt’s Top 10 after Georgia’s stunning win over Texas

December 4, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt during the Michigan Wolverines' game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas - USA TODAY Sports

December 4, 2021; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Fox Sports analyst Joel Klatt during the Michigan Wolverines’ game against the Iowa Hawkeyes in the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas – USA TODAY Sports

Fox Sports college football expert Joel Klatt released his top 10 college football rankings after an action-packed Week 8. There were several battles between ranked contenders this week and some were close calls, making it difficult for Joel Klatt to sort out his rankings.

The 2024 season will feature a 12-team College Football Playoff, so there’s a chance any of Klatt’s top teams could make the playoffs even if they don’t win their respective conference.

Week eight featured two SEC heavyweight bouts. The first was between Tennessee and Alabama; two teams that had disappointing defeats on their record. The game was a defensive battle, with Alabama leading 7–0 at the half, Tennessee’s offense woke up, outscoring Alabama 24–10 and winning 24–17. The game ended with an interception by Jalen Milroe.

The second best game in the SEC was between the Texas Longhorns and Georgia Bulldogs. Many people, including College GameDay, Aaron Murray and Joel Klatt himself, predicted the Longhorns would get a close or dominant home win, but Georgia had other plans. The Bulldogs dominated Texas en route to an impressive 30-15 victory.

This coming week will be Georgia’s bye week, but it will feature several matchups that could impact the college football ratings. The LSU Tigers will play the Texas A&M Aggies. Notre Dame will play undefeated Navy and the Alabama Crimson Tide will host the Missouri Tigers.

Honorable Mentions: Alabama Crimson Tide, Texas A&M Aggies, Iowa Cyclones, BYU Cougars, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Here are Joel Klatt’s top 10 teams:

No. 10: Miami Hurricanes

October 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Samuel Brown (11) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals cornerback Corey Thornton (14) during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagne ImagesOctober 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Samuel Brown (11) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals cornerback Corey Thornton (14) during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagne Images

October 19, 2024; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Samuel Brown (11) runs the ball against Louisville Cardinals cornerback Corey Thornton (14) during the first half at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagne Images

Record: 7-0 (+25.7 average point differential)

Result: 52-45 win over the Louisville Cardinals.

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No. 9: Indiana Hoosiers

October 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Miles Price (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn ImagesOctober 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Miles Price (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

October 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Miles Price (4) celebrates during the fourth quarter of the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

Record: 7-0 (+35.0 average point differential)

Result: Defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 56-7.

No. 8: Tennessee Volunteers

Record: 6-1 (+28 average point difference)

Result: Defeated the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide 24-17.

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No. 7: Clemson Tigers

Record: 6-1 (+19.0 average point differential)

Result: 48-31 win over the Virginia Cavaliers.

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No. 6: LSU Tigers

Record: 6-1 (+13.6 average point differential)

Result: 34-10 win over the Arkansas Razorbacks.

LSU Tigers Wire

No. 5: Texas Longhorns

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Evers (3) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the Longhorns game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Oct. 19, 2024. © Sarah Diggins/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesTexas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Evers (3) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the Longhorns game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Oct. 19, 2024. © Sarah Diggins/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Evers (3) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the Longhorns game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin on Oct. 19, 2024. © Sarah Diggins/American-Statesman/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Record: 6-1 (+29.4 average point differential)

Result: Lost to the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs 30-15.

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No. 4: Penn State Nittany Lions

Record: 6-0 (+19.7 average point differential)

Result: Bye

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No. 3: Ohio State Buckeyes

Record: 5-1 (+32.5 average point differential)

Result: Bye

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No. 2: Georgia Bulldogs

Record: 6-1 (+16.1 average point differential)

Result: A 30-15 win over the No. 1 Texas Longhorns.

No. 1: Oregon Ducks

October 18, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Brown (15) is sacked by several Oregon Ducks players in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn ImagesOctober 18, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Brown (15) is sacked by several Oregon Ducks players in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory credit: Mark Lebrick-Imagne Images

October 18, 2024; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Ryan Brown (15) is sacked by several Oregon Ducks players in the second quarter at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

Record: 7-0 (+18 average point difference)

Result: Defeated the Purdue Boilermakers 35-0.

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