ESPN updates projected College Football Playoff rankings after Week 8

ESPN has updated its projected College Football Playoff field in its new extended format after Georgia took down the No. 1 team in the nation, topping Texas, 30-15 on the road.

That has caused some significant shakeup within the CFP picture, with the Longhorns previously slated to be the No. 1 seed. They have now taken a fall to the third spot, while Georgia has gained some significant respect as it has risen up in the rankings after the Bulldogs were previously a team that was doubted temporarily after entering the season as the nation’s projected No. 1 team.

If they continue to stay on the right track with what should be their toughest opponents already behind them, the Bulldogs could make their way back to the top spot (and are quite close to doing so as it stands right now).

But, for the time being, that spot belongs to the Oregon Ducks. Some questioned how they would be able to bounce back as they had to overcome the loss of players like quarterback Bo Nix, who were so essential to their success last season. But that clearly has not been an issue with a team that looks to contend for a national title.

Here’s a look at where each of the teams in the race stand now, according to ESPN:

1. Oregon
2. Georgia
3. Texas
4. Ohio State
5. Miami
6. Penn State
7. LSU
8. Tennessee
9. Clemson
10. BYU
11. Indiana
12. Boise State

Crissy Froyd

Crissy covers SEC football news for Saturday Down South.