Joel Klatt releases college football rankings after Week 9

Fox Sports college football expert Joel Klatt released his top 10 college football rankings after an entertaining Week 9. There were several battles between ranked opponents and some near upsets this week, but most of Klatt’s rankings remain the same.

Week 9’s headline matchup was another SEC showdown: the LSU Tigers took on the Texas A&M Aggies in College Station, Texas. The game had massive playoff implications. It looked good for the Tigers early. They took a 17-7 lead off a Garrett Nussmeier touchdown pass to Aaron Anderson. However, Texas A&M turned the game into a blowout with a 31-6 run. They won 38-23 thanks to their insane running game, which produced 242 yards and five touchdowns.

Texas at Vanderbilt was another intriguing SEC game. Georgia fans who watched the Commodores upset Alabama a few weeks ago were hoping for another upset, but the Longhorns secured the 27-24 win.

A few matchups with intrigue were never close. Alabama knew it needed to beat Missouri to have a shot at the College Football Playoff, so the Crimson Tide shut it out, winning 34-0. Oregon continued to prove why it is the No. 1 team in the country, dominating No. 20 Illinois, 38-9.

Next week could prove more fruitful in altering the rankings. Penn State and Ohio State duke it out in a heavyweight Big Ten matchup. Pitt and SMU clash in a game that could see one of them head into the top 10 if Clemson or Miami lose next week. Georgia plays the Florida Gators in Jacksonville, Florida, in a rivalry game.

Honorable Mentions: Texas A&M Aggies, Iowa State Cyclones, BYU Cougars, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, LSU Tigers

Here are Joel Klatt’s top 10 teams:

No. 10: Miami Hurricanes