ESPN College Football analyst Kirk Herbstreit has released his latest rankings of the top teams in college football. Herbstreit’s rankings now include the Big Ten conference, which opened up play this weekend.
In the Big Ten, Ohio State had an impressive victory over Nebraska. Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields was the star of the game in a 52-17 win.
Additionally in Big Ten action, Indiana upset Penn State, who many thought would be the second best team in the conference. Penn State faces Ohio State this weekend. Michigan was impressive in a blowout win at Minnesota. Wisconsin is anticipated to be the best team in their division and handily defeated Illinois in their opener.
In the SEC, Alabama dominated Tennessee as expected. The Vols are reeling and Alabama is rolling, but the Crimson Tide suffered a key loss when electric wide receiver Jaylen Waddle suffered a season-ending ankle injury. The LSU Tigers looked formidable against South Carolina as well. The Georgia Bulldogs and Florida Gators had the week off.
Clemson blew out Syracuse at home. Oklahoma State remains the Big 12’s best hope at making the College Football Playoff. The Cowboys knocked off Iowa State 24-21.
Here’s who Kirk Herbstreit rated as the top six teams in the country:
Top 4 for THIS WEEK.
1-@ClemsonFB
2-@AlabamaFTBL
3-@OhioStateFB
4-@GeorgiaFootball
Next 2@NDFootball @CowboyFB— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 25, 2020
Herbstreit’s ratings look pretty good. Notre Dame proved themselves to an extent in a 45-3 win against Pittsburgh. Oklahoma State is more battle tested than teams like Wisconsin and Michigan.
