Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt released his top 10 rankings after an entertaining Week 8. With a major upset and a top 10 matchup, Klatt switched up multiple teams in his college football rankings.
Georgia moved up two spots to the No. 6 spot in his rankings. The Bulldogs are “hard to kill” as described by Kirby Smart and Joel Klatt. In their last 12 games against Power Four opponents, Georgia has had a halftime lead twice, but the Bulldogs are 9-3 in those games.
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Georgia had to come back again this week. Against Ole Miss, who dropped out of the rankings, Georgia was losing 21-20 at halftime and 35-26 entering the fourth quarter, but the Bulldogs clamped down on defense, and the offense kept humming along to win it 43-35.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders also drop out of the rankings after losing against the Arizona State Sun Devils, who won the Big 12 last year. Their fourth quarter was extremely painful, with the Red Raiders coming back from down 19-7 (in the quarter) to take a 22-19 lead with 2 minutes left. However the Sun Devils had the last laugh, driving 75 yards to score a touchdown and win 26-22.
Vanderbilt (No. 10) and Georgia Tech (No. 7) become members of Joel Klatt’s rankings because of this. Vanderbilt defeated LSU 31-24, while Georgia Tech becomes the best team in the ACC after Miami’s loss to Louisville. The Hurricanes drop down five spots too.
Joel Klatt’s top 10 rankings after Week 8
10. Vanderbilt Commodores (6-1)
Oct 18, 2025; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores running back Makhilyn Young (22) runs with the ball against the Louisiana State Tigers during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. LSU Tigers 31-24
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Next Week: vs. Missouri Tigers
No. 9: Notre Dame Fighting Irish (5-2)
Oct 18, 2025; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback CJ Carr (13) runs the ball for a touchdown while Southern California Trojans linebacker Desman Stephens II (23) defends in the second half at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. USC Trojans 34-24
Next Week: Bye
No. 8: Miami Hurricanes (5-1)
Oct 17, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes safety Zechariah Poyser (7) recovers a fumble against the Louisville Cardinals during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Result: Loss vs. Louisville Cardinals 24-21
Next Week: vs. Stanford Cardinal
No. 7: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-0)
Oct 18, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) catches the pass past Duke Blue Devils cornerback Kimari Robinson (5) during the second half of the game at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images
Result: Win at Duke Blue Devils 27-18
Next Week: vs. Syracuse Orange
No. 6: Georgia Bulldogs (6-1)
Oct 18, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) makes a catch against Mississippi Rebels cornerback Ricky Fletcher (9) during the fourth quarter of the game at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. Ole Miss Rebels 43-35
Next Week: Bye
No. 5: Texas A&M Aggies (7-0)
Oct 18, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Mrcel Reed (10) rushes for a touchdown that was called back for holding during the fourth quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Result: Win at Arkansas Razorbacks 45-42
Next Week: at LSU Tigers
No. 4: Oregon Ducks (6-1)
Oct 18, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Oregon Ducks wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan (11) is tackled by Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Kevin Levy (24) during the second half at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
Result: Win at Rutgers Scarlet Knights 56-10
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Next Week: vs. Wisconsin Badgers
No. 3: Alabama Crimson Tide (6-1)
Oct 18, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Tennessee Volunteers running back Peyton Lewis (2) reaches for the end zone while being defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman LT Overton (22) in the fourth quarter at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. Tennessee Volunteers 37-20
Next Week: at South Carolina Gamecocks
No. 2: Indiana Hoosiers (7-0)
Oct 18, 2025; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers running back Khobie Martin (28) runs the ball past Michigan State Spartans defensive lineman Quindarius Dunnigan (99) during the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Result: Win vs. Michigan State Spartans 38-13
Next Week: vs. UCLA Bruins
No. 1: Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0)
Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. (12) runs the ball during the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Result: Win at Wisconsin Badgers 34-10
Next Week: Bye
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Joel Klatt ranks top 10 teams in college football after Week 8
