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Kirk Herbstreit’s new top six rankings: UGA stays in top four

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit released his updated college football rankings following the Georgia versus Alabama game.

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit released his updated rankings of the top college football teams who have played so far this season. His top six excludes top teams like Ohio State and Penn State because they haven’t played. The Big Ten starts conference play next weekend.

Herbstreit ranks his College Football Playoff contenders after the Georgia Bulldogs fell 41-24 to the Alabama Crimson Tide in a top five matchup. Alabama looked impressive, as did Clemson, who absolutely dominated Georgia Tech. What else is new in college football?

Additionally, the Florida State Seminoles beat the UNC Tar Heels in an upset victory. UNC came into the game as one of the highest rated teams in the count.

Below is who Kirk Herbstreit puts in his top six rankings. He ranks the Georgia Bulldogs third now (remember no Pac-12 or Big Ten). He ranked UGA second and Bama third last week, so the Bulldogs did lose one spot.

It is hard to disagree with the top teams in Herbstreit’s rankings. The Clemson Tigers look strong and Alabama has an explosive offense. Ohio State will climb into the rankings as soon as they play.

Notre Dame, who Herbstreit ranks fourth, struggled in a one possession win over Louisville.

Texas A&M and BYU round out Herbstreit’s rankings. BYU seems overrated considering who it has played and how unimpressive they were in a seven point win over UTSA and considering their weak schedule. Texas A&M won by two touchdowns over Mississippi State.

Georgia is still clearly in the College Football Playoff hunt, but now can’t afford to lose another game.

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Where do UGA, Bama rank in Joel Klatt’s top ten?

The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide are both in position to make the College Football Playoff according to Joel Klatt.

Joel Klatt, a Fox Sports college football analyst, ranks the Alabama Crimson Tide as the third best team in the country. He puts the Georgia Bulldogs just behind Alabama at No. 4.

Klatt rates Trevor Lawrence and the Clemson Tigers as the top team in the country. He’s got the Ohio State Buckeyes, who are led by quarterback Justin Fields, as the second best team. Ohio State hasn’t played a game this season. The Buckeyes open the season against Nebraska on Oct. 24.

Here’s the full top ten rankings that Klatt released following another week of college football action. He acknowledges that after Notre Dame, the rankings are quite fluid.

These rankings look pretty sound at the top. It is hard to imagine a much more complete team in the country than Clemson. Ohio State returns a lot of talent and should have a better defense than Alabama, so it is understandable to prefer the Buckeyes to the Crimson Tide even though they haven’t played a game yet.

Beyond No. 4 is where the rankings get murky. Notre Dame still hasn’t faced stout competition. That will change in November, when the Fighting Irish are slated to play Clemson and UNC.

Penn State will be an interesting team to watch. They should be Ohio State’s biggest competitor in the Big Ten. UNC deserves to be rated highly, but the Tar Heels had to fight and scratch to beat a pesky Boston College team.

Texas A&M hasn’t been rated above Florida in most polls, so it is refreshing to see Klatt place the Aggies over the Gators. Texas A&M upset Florida at home last week.

The Oklahoma State Cowboys are the only remaining school in the Big 12 with realistic college football playoff hopes. Look for the Pac-12 to remain an afterthought this season. The conference doesn’t begin play until Nov. 7 and with all of Oregon’s opt outs, the conference’s best team will lack elite talent in some key positions.

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Kirk Herbstreit unveils his latest top six rankings

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit released his rankings of the top college football teams including UGA, Bama, Clemson, and more

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit released his rankings of the top college football teams who have played so far this season. His top six excludes top teams such as Ohio State, Penn State and Oregon because they haven’t played.

Herbstreit ranked his College Football Playoff contenders after the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Tennessee Volunteers 44-21 in this week’s top SEC matchup. The Texas A&M Aggies upset the Florida Gators as well. Now, there are only two undefeated teams left in the SEC.

Clemson knocked off Miami, Alabama beat Ole Miss in a shoot out, and UNC outscored Virginia Tech in notable action from the weekend.

Below is who Kirk Herbstreit puts in his top six rankings. He ranks the Georgia Bulldogs second (remember no Pac-12 or Big Ten). He rated UGA fourth last week, so this is an upgrade for the Dawgs.

It is hard to disagree with the top three teams in Herbstreit’s rankings. The Clemson Tigers look strong, Georgia may have the best defense in the country, and Alabama has an explosive offense. Georgia and Bama square off this week, so that will settle any debate of which team is superior.

Notre Dame, who Herbstreit ranks fourth, beat FSU in a win on Saturday. The Fighting Irish have a fairly easy schedule until they host Clemson. They will also play UNC in November.

UNC and BYU round out Herbstreit’s rankings. BYU seems overrated considering who it has played and how unimpressive they were in a seven point win over UTSA. The Cougars face a this Friday against Houston.

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Kirk Herbstreit releases his updated top six rankings

ESPN College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit has updated his rankings of the top college football teams including Georgia, Florida and more

ESPN College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit has updated his rankings of the top college football teams who have played so far this season. His list excludes top teams like Ohio State, Michigan, Oregon and more because they haven’t played.

Herbstreit ranks his top six after the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Auburn Tigers 27-6 in this week’s top match-up. The nightmare season for the Big 12 continued this Saturday. Texas lost to TCU for the seventh time in their last nine games. Oklahoma, a perennial contender, fell again for the second consecutive week.

UNC, Viriginia Tech, Clemson, Oklahoma State, and Florida all had big wins this past week.

Here’s who Kirk Herbstreit puts in his top six. He ranks the Georgia Bulldogs fourth (remember no Pac-12 or Big Ten).

It is hard to disagree with the top two teams in Herbstreit’s rankings. The Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide look to be on course for another College Football Playoff appearance. Alabama toppled Texas A&M in a dominant performance at home.

Interestingly, Kirk Herbstreit ranks the Florida Gators above the Georgia Bulldogs. Dawgs fans won’t be happy about this, especially after their impressive win over Auburn.

Miami and BYU round out Herbstreit’s rankings. BYU seems overrated considering who they have played. The Cougars won’t face a real test until they face Houston.

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Where is Georgia football, SEC in Sporting News preseason top 25?

The Georgia Bulldogs make the top 5 of this preseason college football top 25 poll. Seven SEC teams are in the top 25.

Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs have high expectations headed into the 2020 season. Georgia is projected to have one of the top defenses in the country.

The University of Georgia added a key transfer from Wake Forest in quarterback Jamie Newman. Georgia will face a tough schedule, including their SEC opener against the Alabama Crimson Tide.

So where is Georgia football in the Sporting News preseason college football top 25? Every top 25 team in the SEC is in bold. There’s seven SEC teams in their preseason top 25, the most of any conference.

25. Boise State

24. UCF

23. Kentucky

22. Louisville

21. Arizona State

20. Cincinnati

19. North Carolina

18. Utah

17. Texas A&M

16. Wisconsin

15. Michigan

14. Oklahoma State

13. Texas

12. Minnesota

11. Auburn

10. Florida

9. Penn State

8. Notre Dame

7. Oklahoma

6. Oregon

5. LSU

4. Georgia

Jake Fromm is gone, as well as the vast majority of Georgia’s offensive line. The Bulldogs did pick up graduate transfer quarterback Jamie Newman from Wake Forest, and he will work with new offensive coordinator Todd Monken. Georgia also hired Alabama strength coach Scott Cochran. Kirby Smart has built with a string of top-five recruiting classes. Zamir White and James Cook will keep the ground game going, and George Pickens could emerge as the best receiver in the FBS. Rising redshirt-sophomore linebacker Azeez Ojulari could make the jump to All-American. The road trip to Alabama on Sept. 19 is the next chance to win the big game.

3. Alabama

2. Ohio State

1. Clemson

What do you think of the Sporting News top 25? The poll was made before the unfortunate spinal injury of stud Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross. Should Ohio State be number one following that key injury?

The Big Ten has the second most preseason top 25 teams with five schools in the top fifteen. The Georgia Bulldogs will face four top 25 opponents according to this poll: Alabama, Auburn, Florida, and Kentucky.

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Where is UGA in PFF’s preseason top 25 poll?

PFF ranks the preseason top 25 ahead of the college football season. Where are the Georgia Bulldogs?

The Georgia Bulldogs finished the 2019 season with a 12-2 record and will look to improve on that mark next season. Kirby Smart and Georgia return an elite defense.

The Dawgs should have the best defense in the nation, but they have several inexperienced newcomers on the offensive side of the football. Wake Forest quarterback transfer Jamie Newman will give Georgia a boost in what should be a very competitive SEC.

There isn’t a clear top quarterback heading into the season in the SEC. Clemson and Ohio State return Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields, who are projected to be the best quarterbacks in the country.

Here’s how PFF ranks the top college football teams entering into the 2020 season:

1. Clemson

2. Ohio State

Dec 28, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Chris Olave catches a pass for a touchdown against during the fourth quarter in the college football playoff. Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

3. Alabama

4. LSU

5. Georgia

6. Florida

7. Oklahoma

8. Notre Dame

9. Penn State

10. Auburn

11. Michigan

12. Oregon

13. Wisconsin

14. Texas A&M

15. Utah

Visit Pro Football Focus for the entirety of their preseason top 25. Nine SEC teams make their top 25. Georgia will face Alabama (No. 3), Florida (No. 6), Auburn (No. 10), Tennessee (No. 19), and Kentucky (No. 20) next season.

Georgia could potentially face LSU (No. 4 ) in the SEC Championship Game too. Overall, Georgia has another tough schedule ahead in 2020, but could afford to lose one game and still make the College Football Playoff.

PFF thinks Clemson and Ohio State will have yet another rematch in the National Championship.Who are your College Football Playoff picks?

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