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Joel Klatt's top 10 after Georgia's amazing win vs. Texas

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Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, 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
Dec 4, 2021; Indianapolis, IN, 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 eventful Week 8. There were several battles between ranked opponents and some near upsets this week, so Klatt had a difficult time.

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

Week 8 featured two SEC heavyweight bouts. The first one was between Tennessee and Alabama, two teams that had an upset loss on their ledger. The game was a defensive battle with Alabama holding a 7-0 lead going into the half. However, the Tennessee offense woke up, outscoring Alabama, 24-10, to win 24-17. The game was capped by a Jalen Milroe interception.

The second top SEC game was between the Texas Longhorns and the Georgia Bulldogs. Many people, including "College GameDay," Aaron Murray and Klatt himself, predicted the Longhorns to get a close or dominating home win, but Georgia had other plans. The Bulldogs dominated Texas on the way to an impressive 30-15 win.

This upcoming week will be a Georgia bye, but it will feature a few matchups that could affect the college football rankings. The LSU Tigers will play the Texas A&M Aggies. Notre Dame will play against 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

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

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

Result: Win at Louisville Cardinals 52-45

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No. 9: Indiana Hoosiers

Oct 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Myles Price (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images
Oct 19, 2024; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Myles Price (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown during the fourth quarter of a game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jacob Musselman-Imagn Images

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

Result: Win vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers 56-7

No. 8: Tennessee Volunteers

Record: 6-1 (plus-28 average point differential)

Result: Win vs. No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide 24-17

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No. 7: Clemson Tigers

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

Result: Win vs. Virginia Cavaliers 48-31

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No. 6: LSU Tigers

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

Result: Win at Arkansas Razorbacks 34-10

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No. 5: Texas Longhorns

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

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

Result: Loss vs. No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs 30-15

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No. 4: Penn State Nittany Lions

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

Result: Bye

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No. 3: Ohio State Buckeyes

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

Result: Bye

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No. 2: Georgia Bulldogs

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

Result: Win at No. 1 Texas Longhorns 30-15

No. 1: Oregon Ducks

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

Record: 7-0 (plus-18 average point differential)

Result: Win at Purdue Boilermakers 35-0

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