RJ Young, the FOX Sports National College Football Analyst, provides thoughtful commentary on the winning culture inherent in football, especially relating to Georgia’s impressive record. The country’s biggest college football games speak to this need for a strong champion, with Alabama and Georgia carrying the standard for this kind of unmatched excellence. Despite beating the Crimson Tide in the 2022 national title game, Georgia’s recent loss reveals an “Alabama problem” within the program.
Alongside presenting this insightful analysis, Young also shared his top-25 rankings after week 5 of the college football season. The rankings are as follows: Alabama (4-0), Texas (5-0), Ohio State (4-0), Tennessee (4-0), Georgia (3-1), Penn State (4-0), Oregon (4-0), Miami (5-0), Missouri (4-0), and Clemson (3-1). In particular, he highlights Alabama’s success and Texas’ Golden Arch, Arch Manning.
Continuing with the list, Young ranks Michigan (4-1), Iowa State (4-0), USC (3-1), Oklahoma (4-1), BYU (5-0), LSU (4-1), Ole Miss (4-1), Notre Dame (4-1), Boise State (3-1) and UNLV (4-0). Standout moments include Michigan’s 27th-straight win against a Big Ten opponent, Oklahoma’s first SEC win, and BYU’s successful game against Kansas State.
Closing out his rankings, Young assigns spots 21 to 25 on his list to Kansas State (4-1), Illinois (4-1), Texas A&M (4-1), Utah (4-1) and Indiana (5-0). Despite Kansas State’s loss to BYU, QB Taylen Green’s performance deserves recognition. The Texas A&M vs. Arkansas game also stood out with the winning score secured by Reed’s touchdown. However, Utah fumbled against Arizona due to a poor offensive play by QB Isaac Wilson. Despite the ups and downs, Indiana manages to achieve a 5-0 start for the first time since 1967.
RJ Young is a well-known national college football writer and analyst, who has an in-depth understanding of the sport. Alongside writing for FOX Sports, he also hosts “The Number One College Football Show,” a popular podcast that adds another layer to his football analysis. Young’s commentary and rankings provide fans with comprehensive insights into the dynamics of the constantly-evolving college football landscape.
