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2024 college football positions: Georgia, Ohio State ahead Nebraska gaps leading 25

.RJ Youthful.FOX Sports National College Football Analyst.Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs started the 2024 initiative by holding a top 25 crew to three points. At The Same Time, Ohio State tracked a mac computer team that hasn't won much more than two video games in a season since 2018. At this phase, at this amount, design issues. When the third-best SEC staff in the country, Ole Miss, can name the number against Furman, Ohio Condition can not pay for slow beginnings. When Texas may stomp a mudhole in Colorado State and set up a nothing before playing the Buckeyes' very most detested opponent, Ohio State can not pay for to resemble a course that needs time to form.The criterion for Ohio Condition is the one Georgia collection. And the Buckeyes have actually not fulfilled it.Dominance. Superiority. Unyielding brilliance. That is actually all I ask.With that, right here are my leading 25 rankings: Publisher's note: This set of positions mirrors Florida State's Full week 0 loss to Georgia Specialist. It will certainly be actually improved following Monday night's Florida Condition vs. Boston University activity.1. Georgia (1-0) Week 1 outcome: Beat Clemson, 34-3Georgia has won 43 of its own final forty five games. Its own only losses during that extent were actually to Chip Saban's Alabama plan, and Saban is actually no longer at Alabama.After a claim win versus a leading 25 system that has gained as many national names in the CFP era as the Dawgs possess, Georgia has actually made the right to become the No. 1-ranked staff in the nation.2. Ohio State (1-0) Week 1 end result: Beat Akron, 52-6I expected Ohio State to shut out one of the worst teams in the nation. As an alternative, they routed Akron 3-0 and made it possible for two times as several aspects scored by the Zips (6) as Georgia made it possible for Clemson to rack up all day.The Buckeyes need to've kept the Zips to zip.3. Texas (1-0) Full week 1 end result: Beat Colorado State, 52-0Despite shedding 2 of their best 3 tailbacks before the period began, the Longhorns looked like a group that counts on to deal for the SEC label with over five hundred lawns of outburst and a tasty little garbage opportunity home entertainment along with Arch Manning at quarterback. Texas seems like a staff that can defeat Michigan in Ann Trellis.4. Ole Miss (1-0) Full week 1 end result: Reduced Furman, 76-0Jaxson Dart threw for 418 lawns (22-of-27) as well as 5 goals in the 1st one-half alone. Wideout Tre Harris had 8 catches for 179 yards with two scores. Ole Miss counted 73 scores in the initial 3 areas along with 772 total backyards. Lane Kiffin ain't playing around.5. Alabama (1-0) Full week 1 outcome: Defeated Western Kentucky, 63-0The Hilltoppers got rock-bottomed through Alabama. This was the most extensive nothing succeed due to the Crimson Trend considering that 1973. They really did not possess the solutions of former fine offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor, whose upper arm resided in a sling under a t-shirt at the beginning of the video game, but it failed to matter.True freshman wideout Ryan Williams delighted in an outbreak efficiency along with 2 catches for 139 yards, and also each catches were touchdowns. Michigan transactions Keon Sabb grabbed 2 interceptions in the 1st one-half of the rout.Bigger Loss: Nick Saban at Alabama or Jim Harbaugh at Michigan? 6. Notre Dame (1-0) Week 1 end result: Beat Texas A&ampM, 23-13Notre Dame is just one of four courses with a top-25 succeed after Full week 1. The Irish face some of the various other 3 in Georgia Technician on Oct. 19 and a gifted FSU course on Nov. 9, but the Aggies might be their most difficult opponent all season.Marcus Freeman's team defeated Texas A&ampM due to the very same frame that No. 3 Oregon trump FCS Idaho by. Make it make good sense, Ducks.7. USC (1-0) Full week 1 end result: Defeated LSU, 27-20Miller Marsh transformed the winding down minutes of the Trojans' top-25 matchup along with LSU in to Miller Time, finishing with yet another impressive performance on Sunday night: 27-of-36 for 378 backyards with a TD.Now, USC thinks that the group our experts assumed Oregon would certainly desire Week 1.8. Penn State (1-0) Full week 1 end result: Defeated West Virginia, 34-12Penn State enthusiasts understood they possessed a top-notch self defense. They desired to observe improvement from Drew Allar and also the outburst, and also they got just that on Sunday. Allar torched the Mountaineers' self defense for 216 gardens and 3 touchdowns in a remarkable Week 1 win. James Franklin's relocate to tap the services of former Kansas OC Andy Kotelnicki seems like a crowning achievement.9. Oregon (1-0) Week 1 result: Beat Idaho, 24-14The Ducks led 17-14 in the latter stages of the fourth quarter. Idaho defeated an FBS rival in 2014 as well as ended up 9-4-- but that challenger was actually Nevada, none of the two courses picked to play in the Big Ten title game later on this year.A slow-moving begin for the Ducks against Boise State in Full week 2 could be too much to get rid of. Broncos managing back Ashton Jeanty chose 267 hurrying gardens and also six touchdowns versus Georgia Southern in Full Week 1. Move instructor Spencer Danielson failed to mince phrases concerning Jeanty, a top-100 superstar in my 2024 position." Certainly, it goes without stating, however Ashton Jeanty is actually the most effective gamer in the nation," Danielson said. "That performed complete screen tonight." Idaho Vandals vs. No. 3 Oregon Ducks Features 10. Missouri (1-0) Week 1 end result: Defeated Murray State, 51-0Missouri's mantra ought to be actually "What can NIL provide for you?" It can easily transform short-order Brady Prepare right into an arena chef. It can elevate your (Luther) Concern versus lesser groups. The Tigers do not play a group placed on this list up until they encounter Alabama on Oct. 26.11. Oklahoma (1-0) Week 1 end result: Beat Holy place, 51-3Oklahoma beat an FBS opponent 51-3. Missouri beat an FCS rival 51-0. Still, people are managing OU like they 'd typically manage Mizzou and Mizzou like they 'd generally deal with OU without any regard for past. The Sooners won 10 games in 2013, while the Tigers gained 11. Consequently, the position listed here.12. Utah (1-0) Week 1 result: Beat Southern Utah, 49-0The next factor the Utes permit are going to be the very first they do all year. Amongst Big 12 groups, Utah is the only one that can claim that after Full week 1.13. Tennessee (1-0) Week 1 outcome: Beat Chattanooga, 69-3The Volunteers are creating themselves required seeing this season with a position assault of Chattanooga that increased my eyebrows.14. Michigan (1-0) Week 1 outcome: Beat Fresno State, 30-10QB Davis Warren got the start over Alex Orji. Though each played, it's crystal clear that head train Sherrone Moore and repulsive planner Kirk Campbell experienced Warren was actually much better geared up to manage the outburst. Still, he carried out not purport themself like a signal-caller who knew the outburst as well as his predecessor.Warren's 118 yards (15-of-25) with a goal and an interception were actually less than perfect. On The Other Hand, Kalel Mullings may think about why he is actually certainly not RB1 after he led the hurrying attack along with 92 backyards on 15 rushes, while EA Sports "University Football 25" cover professional athlete Donovan Edwards do with only 27 hurrying lawns on 11 touches.Michigan, the protecting national champ, will certainly enter its very own arena as a longshot against Texas on Sunday (12 p.m. ET on FOX and also the FOX Sports App). My concern is: What are the Wolverines gon na do about it?I only desire a Texas supporter to turn up to Michigan on Sunday along with an image of Bill Engvall on burnt orange flyers as well as hand them out to enthusiasts around Michigan Coliseum.15. Oklahoma Condition (1-0) Week 1 end result: Defeated South Dakota Condition, 44-20Oklahoma State revealed Coach Prime's Colorado system exactly what a Big 12 team is meant to do along with a top-ranked FCS opponent-- doubling them up and also adding a rest.16. Miami (Fla.) (1-0) Week 1 result: Finished off Florida, 41-17Cam Ward is actually the very best gamer in the state of Florida. The former Washington Condition QB finished 26 of 35 passes for 385 yards with three touchdowns as well as a selection while leading the Canes to a leading 41-17 draw the Gators in Gainesville.Miami's protection tape-recorded 3 sacks, 2 turnovers and also rocked Graham Mertz. Yes, Montrell Johnson topped the 100-yard hurrying mark, yet he was the just one not getting defeat like a messy bedsheet.17. LSU (0-1) Week 1 end result: Dropped to USC, 27-20Despite holding a 17-14 top in the 4th quarter, Brian Kelly's Tigers shed to USC on Sunday evening, denoting his third-straight year with a season-opening reduction. The bright side is actually Garrett Nussmeier is actually the actual bargain. He finished 29 of 38 masquerade 304 gardens with 2 goals as well as an interception that started the ultimate play of the video game.18. Kansas Condition (1-0) Week 1 outcome: Defeated Tennessee-Martin, 41-6Kansas State gave the Skyhawks the kind of butt-kicking a pay assurance ought to buy. That it included a fifth-straight 100-yard rushing game coming from DJ Giddens and also a hurrying TD coming from former Colorado managing back Dylan Edwards is an incorporated reward.19. Georgia Specialist (2-0) Full week 1 result: Defeated Georgia State, 35-12Brent Secret's staff shocked the college soccer cosmos with a 24-21 upset win over Florida Condition in Week 0. The Yellow Jackets followed that up along with a victory over Georgia State through which Haynes King functioned along with 275 yards and also 2 goals via the sky, while including yet another rating on the ground.Georgia Technician's protection accommodated the Panthers to merely one goal a week after containing the Seminoles to under 300 gardens of overall offense. This self defense deserves your attention.20. Kansas (1-0) Full week 1 outcome: Defeated Lindenwood, 48-3The Jayhawks scored 27 points in the second sector alone and also set up 530 lawns-- featuring 331 on the ground-- in the succeed.21. Florida Condition (1-0) Full week 1 result: vs. Boston University (Monday at 7:30 p.m. ET) Check out back for updates.22. Clemson (0-1) Week 1 result: Shed to Georgia, 34-3Garrett Riley offenses have scored merely 10 factors on Georgia in two games. And Also Dabo Swinney was actually dejected enough to accept that fans of Clemson have every right to be crazy concerning just how the Tigers obtained definitely kid would certainly through their father, those Georgia Dawgs. 23. Arizona (1-0) Week 1 outcome: Defeated New Mexico, 61-39Wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan had 304 getting lawns versus New Mexico. That is actually No. 2 enduring in Major 12 past history, and also Arizona's first video game in the Huge 12 performed Saturday evening.24. Iowa (1-0) Week 1 end result: Beat Illinois State, 40-0Iowa balanced just 15.4 factors per game in 2023. The Hawkeyes ended up 129th out of 130 FBS groups in total outburst. They put up 492 backyards while keeping the Redbirds to just 189 backyards on Saturday. This was simply the 2nd attend three years that Iowa has scored 40 aspects or even additional, as well as 34 of those were scored in the 2nd half.25. Nebraska (1-0) Full week 1 end result: Beat North Dakota, 21-3Dylan Raiola not merely appeared the portion of a fine professional at quarterback for among the proudest plans in college volleyball background, he also handled to carry out what Jeff Sims and also Henrich Haarberg had a hard time to do as beginners in 2023-- care for the football. Raiola's following turnover will definitely be his first.Nebraska's Matt Rhule and Dylan Raiola allotment thoughts following a 40-7 success over UTEP RJ Youthful is a national college soccer article writer and also expert for FOX Sports and the multitude of the podcast "The Number One University Football Program." Follow him at @RJ_Young and subscribe to "The RJ Young Program" on YouTube. [Want fantastic tales provided right to your inbox? Develop or even visit to your FOX Athletics account, follow leagues, groups and gamers to acquire an individualized e-newsletter daily.] Receive a lot more from University Football Observe your faves to receive info about games, information and additional.