When the college football season ends, the rankings from various outlets don’t mean a whole lot. In the end, it is the top 25 determined by the College Football Playoff committee that determines which teams get into the big dance and which are left on the outside looking in.
While we wait for the end of the season, though, it’s always fun to see how media pundits across the nation view the league. While everything is up for debate, the opinions put forth by these national analysts help shape the conversation surrounding the sport, and give a potential view of what the final rankings might look like at the end of the year.
This week, one of the top college football analysts — Fox Sports’ Joel Klatt — released his version of the top 10 as he does every week, and he included the Oregon Ducks at long last.
Dan Lanning’s squad has been mentioned in the “almost” category for Klatt for a couple of weeks now, but after a 45-30 win over No. 10 UCLA, the Ducks get the nod. Take a look at where Klatt ranked Oregon:
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Ohio State Buckeyes
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Tennessee Volunteers
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) congratulates Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) on his touchdown during the first half of a game between the Tennessee Vols and Florida Gators, in Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022.
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Georgia Bulldogs
Sept. 3, 2022; Atlanta; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart reacts with his players after receiving the old leather helmet after Georgia defeated the Oregon Ducks at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports