In Atlanta, GA, the college football landscape saw a major shake-up in Week 8 as Georgia unseated the top-ranked Texas team. After a tightly contested matchup, Georgia came out on top, dealing a significant blow to Texas’ hopes for a perfect season. This victory knocked the Longhorns out of the ranks of the unbeatens, leaving only nine FBS teams without a loss as October progresses.
Georgia’s win followed a trend of exciting games this week. In another standout performance, Tennessee managed to top the highly-ranked Alabama squad in a thrilling game, showcasing their strong offensive capabilities. With these results, the SEC has bid farewell to its last undefeated team this season, highlighting the fierce competition across conferences.
As the 2024 college football season hurtles into October, ten teams remain unblemished. The Big Ten leads with three undefeated squads, while the Big 12, ACC, and American Conferences boast two each. Notably, Georgia has now joined the ranks of teams looking to solidify their playoff aspirations as they continue to build on their strong 7-0 record.
Teams like Oregon and Penn State are also showing promise, both standing undefeated after decisive victories last week. Oregon shut out Purdue, while Penn State came back from behind to defeat Southern California in a nail-biting overtime finish. Both teams are eager to keep up the momentum as they prepare for tough matchups in the coming weeks.
Miami remains strong as well, emerging from a shootout against Louisville with a win that keeps them in contention. Meanwhile, Iowa State and BYU are rising as dark horses in their respective conferences, showing resilience and skill that could lead to more surprises.
The stage is set for an exciting continuation of the season, with teams now eyeing not just conference titles, but potential spots in the new 12-team College Football Playoff. As we look forward to Week 9, the tension and excitement in college football are only expected to heighten as teams battle for supremacy on the field.
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