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2024 college football ranks: Joel Klatt's best 10 groups after Full week 7

.Joel Klatt.Lead College Football Analyst.When the college soccer routines were helped make and also prepared for this time, Oct. 12 was among the times we all circled. Our team prepared for that time for months, and also it absolutely delivered.There were electrifying surfaces all weekend break. Penn State came back to succeed and also continue to be undefeated observing its own vacation to USC. LSU took down Ole Miss in overtime. Tennessee likewise needed overtime to trump Fla, which was a little a surprise. Of course, the huge one was actually Oregon's thrilling get Ohio Condition. The Ducks played their ideal activity of the year in their greatest video game of the year. Effectively carried out, Oregon. That was an incredible atmosphere, and Ohio State traveled well. The game measured up to the hype and also provided likewise to the Georgia-Alabama activity simply a couple of weeks ago.It's challenging to suggest along with superconferences following activities like that, isn't it? That said, permit's get into my leading 10. 1. Texas (Recently: 1) Record: 6-0Week 7 outcome: Beat Oklahoma, 34-3I took into consideration putting Oregon at No. 1, however the means Texas participated in Saturday sufficed to keep the leading area. Texas' sway Oklahoma was actually only close in the course of the 1st part, when quarterback Quinn Ewers was actually ripping off some decay in his profit. Texas outgained Oklahoma by 170 backyards. Texas possesses both the No. 1 scoring offense as well as defense in the nation. The last could be a bit filled with air based upon the time of its video game versus Oklahoma as well as Michigan. Essentially, the Longhorns seem like the very best team in the country. Texas QB Quinn Ewers tossed for 199 yards and also possessed two complete touchdowns in his gain versus Oklahoma. 2. Oregon (Recently: 4) Document: 6-0Week 7 result: Beat Ohio Condition, 33-32The Oregon crew we viewed Sunday was actually the version our team expected to view all season. Oregon got off to a little a slow beginning, winning a pair of activities to open up the year that were actually closer than they should've been. Saturday was actually the type of activity that Oregon brought in QB Dillon Gabriel for, and he delivered. Dan Lanning should be actually delighted. I've viewed Gabriel for a long period of time, and that was one of the best games he is actually played. He was marvelous. His downfield death and also ability to leave on some of his operates were enormous. What impressed me one of the most around Gabriel's best efficiency-- 397 overall lawns of outburst and also 3 total goals-- was actually that he played outside his strengths. I've mentioned for a while that he is actually a memory card dealership or a point player. Ohio Condition's tactical plan was developed to stop that. So, it was unbelievable to see Gabriel release the ball down the field. Consequently, Gabriel likewise launched his Heisman initiative. That's exactly how good he was.We also should give credit rating to Oregon's offending collection. That system had a hard time in the very first married couple weeks of the time. Gabriel was pushed on roughly 40% of his dropbacks, however he had not been fired. Gabriel and Oregon's outburst really lit up Ohio State's self defense. Ohio Condition surrendered 7.5 lawns per action in Saturday's activity, which is the most it gave up in an activity because late in the 2022 time. Oregon pass receiver Evan Stewart actually battered Ohio Condition cornerback Denzel Burke in among the larger specific matches of that video game. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel threw for 341 gardens and also recorded 3 total touchdowns versus Ohio Condition. 3. Ohio Condition (Last week: 2) Record: 5-1Week 7 outcome: Shed to Oregon, 33-32Ohio Condition simply dropped a place in the ranks after that near fight, however one thing needs to have to transform with its protection. When you view the film, it failed to think that Ohio Condition surrendered nearly five hundred gardens of outburst, 7.5 backyards every play and also five yards per bring. It believed that Ohio State participated in some terrific protection just before allowing a huge use certain drives.Why were actually these major actions occurring? There were actually a few issues with Ohio State's defense. It wasn't an excellent taking on evening. Terrific defenses constantly address effectively. That is actually enhanced when you're playing man insurance coverage like Ohio State greatly performed on Saturday. It resembles tossing gas on a fire. Another factor I found on the movie was actually Ohio Condition managing industry protection frequently, which indicates that the protective lineman that is actually looked at a three-technique was to the large edge of the industry, mainly. It really did not comply with the tight side or even toughness of the outburst as much as it was actually contacted us to the broad side of the industry. That means the one-technique defensive electrician is aligned over the facility while there was a three-technique aligned over the deals with. There was actually a position in the B-Gap and Ohio State had not been speaking up for that gap well. Oregon was actually harming Ohio Condition on short-side operates and also the Buckeyes really did not adjust in time.Lastly, Ohio Condition really did not receive sufficient stress on Gabriel. When you do not get adequate pressure on the quarterback, your protective spines will certainly be actually trumped. There's certainly not a defensive spine in the nation that will certainly be able to cover for as long as Oregon was actually providing Gabriel to toss. As for Can Howard, he participated in greatly for many of the game. As a matter of fact, Ohio State's offense was a lot more reliable throughout the activity. But there were a number of moments where Howard really did not participate in effectively, and everyone will keep in mind that. He had a lost piece of cake on a piece of cake behind time in the third one-fourth, and also he overlooked WR Jeremiah Smith at the sticks on a third-down throw on Ohio State's penultimate travel. Obviously, there was likewise the last play, where he didn't know the amount of time was on the time clock to get down as well as establish his partner for a field goal. That was actually an exceptional video game, however. I can't stand by to find these teams play once more. However Ohio State may must operate the table in the routine period to come to the Significant Ten title game right now. Ohio Condition QB Last will and testament Howard tossed for 326 yards and also counted three complete touchdowns in Saturday's loss to Oregon. 4. Georgia (Recently: 3) File: 5-1Week 7 outcome: Beat Mississippi Condition, 41-31I am actually still riding along with Georgia, but it is actually obtained some blemishes. Our experts might need to be a little worried regarding the Bulldogs, though. While QB Carson Beck tossed for over 400 gardens on Sunday, Georgia hasn't been actually terrific on the ground. It possessed a great ground attack against Mississippi State, but the Bulldogs are a one-win staff. Georgia has hurried for lower than 4 backyards every carry asunder of its own video games so far. Our team'll know every little thing we need to understand about Georgia after Saturday's video game versus Texas. I think Kirby Smart are going to possess the Dawgs prepared for that people. Georgia QB Carson Stream tossed for over 300 yards in the first fifty percent of its get Mississippi Condition. 5. Penn Condition (Last week: 5) File: 6-0Week 7 result: Defeated USC, 33-30 (OT) This seemed like an enormous, massive succeed for James Franklin. USC had not been placed entering this match, yet I assume it is actually far better than its 3-3 file recommends. We know that Penn State has come up short in these sorts of seconds over the final handful of years. If Penn Condition shed that activity, it will possess obtained reached the "customary Penn Condition tag." PSU QB Drew Allar need to acquire some credit history for this succeed. He failed to play his best game, but he was actually excellent in major seconds. He had pair of large fourth-down conversions and threw for 391 backyards, rebounding from the 3 interceptions he tossed to provide some unconscious instants behind time because game. WR Julian Fleming and TE Tyler Warren stepped up in substantial seconds, which I believe was actually the biggest part of that win. If they come to be steady threats, that 'd really complete an actually well-shaped team. We understand PSU's operate game and protection are actually excellent, to ensure that will be actually a primary advancement for the Nittany Lions.Penn Condition goes back from a 14-point shortage to beat USC in overtime 6. Clemson (Last week: 7) Record: 5-1Week 7 outcome: Beat Wake Rainforest, 49-14I've performed the Clemson band wagon for at least a couple of weeks. Some folks might certainly not would like to hear it after this group was burnt out through Georgia in Full week 1, however they've built offensively and also are actually much better currently than what they were at the begin of the year. The Tigers possessed one more video game where they joined scoring virtually 50 factors. With the technique QB Cade Klubnik and offensive coordinator Garrett Riley are actually rolling, I think Clemson is actually heading to succeed the ACC. Cade Klubnik led Clemson to another high-scoring gain, tossing for three touchdowns in its own 49-14 success over Wake Rainforest. 7. Alabama (Recently: 6) Report: 5-1Week 7 result: Beat South Carolina, 27-25What was that activity on Sunday, Alabama? Are our experts panicking, Alabama fans? The protection really did not play wonderful after it climbed 14-0 against South Carolina. If this team plays a staff that's any really good, they are actually mosting likely to have to participate in perfectly on offense and also is going to likely need to have to gain in a duel. If they play a team that they should beat, they are going to likely gain through a notable frame, unless QB Jalen Milroe and the offense do not participate in properly. That's what happened on Sunday. Alabama's self defense hasn't gotten any kind of far better during this period. Our experts'll see if head coach Kalen DeBoer can easily obtain Alabama nailed down on a week-to-week manner like Scar Saban provided for nearly two decades. Jalen Milroe was actually on the action typically in Alabama's win over South Carolina, rushing for 2 touchdowns. 8. LSU (Last week: Unranked) Document: 5-1Week 7 result: Defeated Ole Miss, 29-26 (OT) LSU is in an excellent placement progressing after Sunday's gain. I'm considering LSU's activity versus Texas A&ampM on Oct. 26 as a video game that is seeming like it could identify one of the spots in the SEC National Championship. QB Garrett Nussmeier was terrific against Ole Miss. LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier completed less than 50% of his elapseds against Ole Miss, yet he had 337 passing gardens as well as 3 goals in the win. 9. Iowa Condition (Recently: 10) Record: 6-0Week 7 outcome: Beat West Virginia, 28-16Is this an overrank? Possibly. Yet I depend on Matt Campbell's squad. That's a really audio soccer group. It participates in premium self defense, as well as I think its own outburst is actually far better than people recognize. No. 11 Iowa State Cyclones vs. West Virginia Mountaineers Emphasizes 10. Miami (Fla.) (Last week: 8) File: 6-0Week 7 outcome: IdleI just do not count on the Hurricanes immediately, at the very least not along with exactly how the get Virginia Technology and Cal participated in out. Miami is in my best 10 because of QB Web Cam Ward, but just No. 10. Joel Klatt is actually FOX Sports' top university soccer video game professional and the hold of the podcast "The Joel Klatt Series." Observe him at @joelklatt as well as subscribe to the "Joel Klatt Show" on YouTube. [Want wonderful accounts supplied right to your inbox? 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