Sports analyst RJ Young detailed his rankings of college football teams following Week 7 of the season. The Ohio State-Oregon match featured six changes in the lead, with other top 25 teams requiring overtime to declare a victor. Young declared Oregon as his top-ranked team, having won 35 of their last 36 games at Autzen, and was responsible for Ohio State’s first loss of the season. Other notable teams included Texas, Penn State, and Georgia, all boasting 6-0 records.
Young pointed to Texas’s 34-3 victory over Oklahoma as another reason for their successful season. Returning player Quinn Ewers made all the difference, throwing for 199 yards and clinching another touchdown. Ohio State, following their loss against Oregon, still stood strong, looking capable of challenging for the Big Ten title. Penn State garnered attention with their victory over USC, managing a 14-point deficit and showcasing potential skills of tight end Tyler Warren.
Georgia showed strength, defeating Mississippi State 41-31 and setting the stage for a top-five showdown next week. However, Young expressed concerns over their defense, especially with a match against Texas’s top-10 offense soon. Miami (Fla.) also maintained their undefeated 6-0 record but had an idle week. Clemson mirrored this form, having overcome Wake Forest 49-14. Young noted their fierce comeback since their first and only loss in Week 1 against Georgia.
Iowa State, also undefeated, prevailed over West Virginia with a 28-16 scoreline. BYU and LSU, both logging prominent victories in Week 7, rounded off Young’s top ten. LSU especially marked an overtime triumph against Ole Miss 29-26, stamping a season-defining victory. Next in line were teams including Tennessee, Alabama, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Missouri and Boise State, all holding 5-1 records. Kansas State, Illinois, and Indiana joined these ranks, finding victories in their respective matches.
Finally, remaining teams on Young’s radar included Pitt, Ole Miss, Arizona State, SMU, Army, and Navy. Significantly, Army hit a win streak stretching to 10 wins, marking their successful run for the first time in 28 years. Throughout Week 7, Young’s rankings highlighted how the uncertainties of college football make it a thrilling sport, drawing attention to unpredictable outcomes and exciting games. College football fans can anticipate watching the remainder of the season unfold with nine undefeated teams securing their places in the sport’s pantheon.
