Here are The Post’s college football rankings following Week 9:
1. Oregon (8-0) (Last week: 1)
This was arguably Oregon’s most impressive effort of the season, a 38-9 decimation of Illinois. The Ducks rolled up 527 yards of offense against the upstart Illini, who were coming off a win over Michigan and had played Penn State tough on the road.
2. Georgia (6-1) (2)
Florida won’t be the cakewalk it looked to be earlier in the year. The Gators played Tennessee tough and hammered Kentucky on Saturday. Georgia could also be flat coming off a bye week.
3. Texas (7-1) (4)
Quinn Ewers has thrown four interceptions in his last three starts since returning from injury. The calls for Arch Manning aren’t going anywhere.
4. Penn State (7-0) (5)
Without starting quarterback Drew Allar in the second half at Wisconsin due to injury, Penn State found a way to remain unbeaten. Now it’s time to beat Ohio State and end its seven-game losing streak to the rival Buckeyes next Saturday.
5. Ohio State (6-1) (3)
The Buckeyes were fortunate to survive mediocre Nebraska at home. The offensive line is a problem now that left tackle Josh Simmons is out for the season, and the playoff might not be such a sure thing.
6. Tennessee (6-1) (6)
Tennessee has back-to-back layups at home: Kentucky followed by Mississippi State. It’s time for a confidence boost before a trip to Georgia on Nov. 16.
7. Texas A&M (10)
The Aggies are the biggest surprise in college football. They are headed to their first double-digit win season in 12 years, and sit alone atop the SEC. Mike Elko is a National Coach of the Year frontrunner.
8. Miami (8-0) (7)
The Hurricanes have played down to the competition in recent weeks, but they couldn’t drop down to the depths of Florida State. This was a rare laugher for Miami, which sent the Seminoles deeper into the abyss at 1-7.
9. Clemson (6-1) (8)
Louisville nearly upset Notre Dame and Miami. It has the offensive firepower to upset Clemson if the Tigers aren’t ready to go.
10. Notre Dame (7-1)
The Irish’s Week 1 win over Texas A&M has aged like fine wine, and they handed Navy its first loss in impressive fashion Saturday. Notre Dame has rebounded well from the shocking loss to Northern Illinois.
Dropped out: LSU (5-2)
Heisman Watch (in order of predicted finish)
RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
This was probably Jeanty’s worst performance of the season, and he still ran for 128 yards and the go-ahead score in Boise State’s narrow win over UNLV.
QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
That’s now 11 straight games with multiple touchdown passes for Gabriel. Consistency is a valuable skill.
QB Cam Ward, Miami
It was a rare quiet Saturday for Ward, his first game this year without a touchdown. It wasn’t needed against Florida State.
WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado
After two games limited by injuries, Hunter was back to his dynamic self, catching nine passes for 153 yards and two scores in a win over Cincinnati.
QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
Indiana survived without Rourke, knocking off Washington on Saturday, and it looks like the senior quarterback could be back next Saturday against Michigan State.
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