.Joel Klatt.Lead College Soccer Analyst.When the college football schedules were helped make and also prepared for this time, Oct. 12 was among the dates all of us circled. Our experts expected that time for months, as well as it certainly delivered.There were electrifying finishes all weekend break. Penn Condition went back to win and remain unbeaten observing its trip to USC. LSU took down Ole Miss in overtime. Tennessee also needed overtime to defeat Fla, which was a little a shock. Certainly, the significant one was actually Oregon's thrilling draw Ohio State. The Ducks played their greatest video game of the year in their largest game of the year. Well carried out, Oregon. That was a remarkable ambience, and Ohio Condition traveled effectively. The game met the buzz as well as provided likewise to the Georgia-Alabama game just a number of weeks ago.It's tough to argue with superconferences observing games like that, isn't it? That stated, let's get involved in my top 10. 1. Texas (Recently: 1) Document: 6-0Week 7 end result: Defeated Oklahoma, 34-3I considered placing Oregon at No. 1, however the technique Texas participated in Sunday was enough to maintain the best spot. Texas' sway Oklahoma was actually simply close throughout the first region, when quarterback Quinn Ewers was actually knocking off some decay in his yield. Texas outgained Oklahoma by 170 gardens. Texas possesses both the No. 1 racking up outburst and also protection in the country. The latter may be a little higher based on the timing of its game versus Oklahoma as well as Michigan. Simply put, the Longhorns look like the best team in the nation. Texas QB Quinn Ewers tossed for 199 backyards and also had pair of overall goals in his yield against Oklahoma. 2. Oregon (Last week: 4) Report: 6-0Week 7 end result: Defeated Ohio Condition, 33-32The Oregon staff our company observed Sunday was actually the version we counted on to view all period. Oregon left to a little a slow-moving beginning, winning a set of video games to open the year that were actually closer than they should possess been actually. Sunday was the sort of video game that Oregon brought in QB Dillon Gabriel for, and he provided. Dan Lanning must be thrilled. I have actually watched Gabriel for a number of years, which was one of the best games he is actually played. He was actually sensational. His downfield passing away and capability to run away on several of his operates were significant. What satisfied me the absolute most approximately Gabriel's best efficiency-- 397 complete yards of outburst and 3 overall touchdowns-- was actually that he participated in outside his strengths. I have actually stated for some time that he is actually a memory card supplier or a point player. Ohio Condition's strategic plan was developed to stop that. Thus, it was extraordinary to view Gabriel launch the ball down the area. Because of this, Gabriel additionally released his Heisman campaign. That's just how good he was.We likewise need to give credit rating to Oregon's repulsive series. That system had a hard time in the first pair full weeks of the season. Gabriel was actually pressed on approximately 40% of his dropbacks, yet he had not been fired. Gabriel and Oregon's outburst actually illuminated Ohio State's self defense. Ohio Condition surrendered 7.5 yards per action in Saturday's video game, which is one of the most it surrendered in a game because late in the 2022 season. Oregon wide receiver Evan Stewart really beat up Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke in one of the greater private competitions of that game. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel tossed for 341 gardens and also recorded 3 complete goals against Ohio Condition. 3. Ohio State (Last week: 2) Record: 5-1Week 7 result: Shed to Oregon, 33-32Ohio Condition simply dropped a location in the positions after that near struggle, yet one thing needs to transform along with its defense. When you watch the film, it didn't think that Ohio State gave up nearly five hundred gardens of offense, 7.5 yards per play and 5 backyards every lug. It seemed like Ohio State played some great protection just before allowing a huge use particular drives.Why were actually these huge plays taking place? There were a handful of problems along with Ohio Condition's defense. It had not been a fantastic taking on evening. Terrific defenses constantly tackle properly. That's magnified when you are actually participating in man protection like Ohio State greatly did on Sunday. It resembles throwing gas on a fire. One more thing I saw on the film was Ohio State running industry self defense frequently, which suggests that the protective lineman that is actually taken into consideration a three-technique was to the large side of the industry, mainly. It failed to adhere to the precarious side or even durability of the offense as much as it was contacted us to the broad side of the field. That implies the one-technique defensive electrician is aligned over the facility while there was actually a three-technique aligned over the handles. There was a position in the B-Gap and also Ohio Condition wasn't speaking up for that gap effectively. Oregon was actually hurting Ohio State on short-side runs and the Buckeyes really did not readjust in time.Lastly, Ohio State didn't get sufficient tension on Gabriel. When you don't get adequate stress on the quarterback, your defensive spines will be trumped. There's not a protective spine in the nation that will have the capacity to pay for just as long as Oregon was giving Gabriel to toss. As for Can Howard, he played enormously for a lot of the activity. As a matter of fact, Ohio Condition's outburst was much more efficient throughout the video game. But there were actually a number of moments where Howard didn't play effectively, as well as everybody is going to keep in mind that. He had a gone down snap on a snap behind time in the third quarter, as well as he missed out on WR Jeremiah Johnson at the sticks on a third-down throw on Ohio State's penultimate ride. Obviously, there was likewise the last play, where he didn't understand the amount of opportunity got on the time clock to get down and also prepare his team up for a field goal. That was a remarkable activity, however. I can't wait to view these intercourse once again. Yet Ohio Condition may must operate the table in the normal period to reach the Big Ten label activity today. Ohio State QB Can Howard tossed for 326 lawns as well as racked up 3 total goals in Sunday's reduction to Oregon. 4. Georgia (Recently: 3) File: 5-1Week 7 end result: Beat Mississippi Condition, 41-31I am actually still using along with Georgia, yet it's got some spots. Our experts could must be actually a little concerned regarding the Bulldogs, however. While QB Carson Beck tossed for over 400 yards on Saturday, Georgia have not been terrific on the ground. It possessed a fine ground assault against Mississippi Condition, however the Bulldogs are actually a one-win group. Georgia has hurried for lower than 4 backyards every carry asunder of its own games thus far. Our team'll know everything our team need to find out about Georgia after Sunday's game versus Texas. I think Kirby Smart will have the Dawgs ready for that a person. Georgia QB Carson Beck threw for over 300 yards in the very first one-half of its own sway Mississippi State. 5. Penn State (Last week: 5) Record: 6-0Week 7 end result: Defeated USC, 33-30 (OT) This seemed like a huge, significant gain for James Franklin. USC had not been positioned entering this match, but I presume it's much much better than its 3-3 report recommends. We know that Penn Condition has actually lost in these kind of moments over the last couple of years. If Penn Condition dropped that video game, it would've received struck the "usual Penn State tag." PSU QB Drew Allar should receive some debt for this gain. He didn't play his ideal game, but he was wonderful in major seconds. He possessed 2 big fourth-down sales as well as threw for 391 backyards, recovering from the three interceptions he threw to supply some unconscious moments late in that video game. WR Julian Fleming as well as TE Tyler Warren stepped up in big minutes, which I believe was the largest component of that gain. If they become regular risks, that 'd definitely fill out an already all-round staff. We know PSU's operate game and defense are actually really good, to ensure would certainly be actually a significant development for the Nittany Lions.Penn Condition goes back coming from a 14-point shortage to defeat USC in overtime 6. Clemson (Recently: 7) Document: 5-1Week 7 result: Defeated Wake Forest, 49-14I've been on the Clemson band wagon for at least a couple of full weeks. Some individuals might certainly not intend to hear it after this group was actually blasted by Georgia in Full week 1, however they have actually developed offensively as well as are much much better now than what they were at the begin of the year. The Tigers had an additional game where they joined racking up almost fifty aspects. With the means QB Cade Klubnik and objectionable organizer Garrett Riley are rolling, I believe Clemson is actually heading to gain the ACC. Cade Klubnik led Clemson to yet another high-scoring succeed, tossing for three touchdowns in its own 49-14 success over Wake Rainforest. 7. Alabama (Recently: 6) Record: 5-1Week 7 result: Defeated South Carolina, 27-25What was that activity on Sunday, Alabama? Are we panicking, Alabama supporters? The protection failed to participate in excellent after it went up 14-0 versus South Carolina. If this interplay a group that is actually any kind of excellent, they are actually going to have to participate in completely on outburst and also will likely need to win in a duel. If they participate in a crew that they ought to beat, they will likely succeed by a considerable scope, unless QB Jalen Milroe as well as the outburst don't play effectively. That's what took place on Saturday. Alabama's protection have not gotten any type of much better during the course of this period. Our experts'll watch if scalp coach Kalen DeBoer can easily acquire Alabama secured on a week-to-week basis like Scar Saban did for virtually 20 years. Jalen Milroe was actually on the move commonly in Alabama's gain South Carolina, rushing for pair of goals. 8. LSU (Recently: Unranked) File: 5-1Week 7 end result: Beat Ole Miss, 29-26 (OT) LSU resides in a wonderful setting proceeding after Saturday's gain. I'm checking out LSU's activity versus Texas A&M on Oct. 26 as an activity that is actually appearing like it could figure out one of the positions in the SEC National Championship. QB Garrett Nussmeier was outstanding versus Ole Miss. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier completed less than fifty% of his elapseds against Ole Miss, yet he had 337 passing lawns as well as three touchdowns in the gain. 9. Iowa State (Recently: 10) Record: 6-0Week 7 end result: Defeated West Virginia, 28-16Is this an overrank? Perhaps. But I rely on Matt Campbell's squad. That is actually a definitely sound football team. It plays top quality protection, and also I assume its outburst is actually better than folks realize. No. 11 Iowa Condition Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Highlights 10. Miami (Fla.) (Recently: 8) Document: 6-0Week 7 end result: IdleI just don't trust the Hurricanes immediately, at the very least certainly not along with how the wins over Virginia Tech as well as Cal played out. Miami is in my top 10 because of QB Webcam Ward, however only No. 10. Joel Klatt is FOX Sporting activities' top college football activity professional as well as the hold of the podcast "The Joel Klatt Series." Follow him at @joelklatt and register for the "Joel Klatt Show" on YouTube. [Want excellent stories delivered straight to your inbox? 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