The Ohio State football team gained a much-needed bye after starting the season with six convincing wins. With several guys banged up, a week off may be just what the doctor ordered as the Buckeyes head into the second half of the season rested and healthy.
Even without OSU on the field, there was plenty of great college football action on Saturday. Many games had indirect implications on the Buckeyes’ season.
Michigan looked dominant over No. 10 Penn State. And could it be that Tennessee is finally back after a long leave of absence in the SEC? The Vols slayed mighty Alabama in a game with little defense and a whole lot of scoring.
As he does each week, Kirk Herbstreit takes to Twitter to share who his top four teams are and the first two out. Did anyone do enough to jump Ohio State in Herbie’s rankings?
Let’s get to it.
No. 6 - Alabama Crimson Tide
What we say
Alabama went toe to toe with a really good Tennessee team, but let’s be honest, Alabama hasn’t looked like the Alabama of recent years. Don’t get me wrong … the Crimson Tide is still a really good football team, but definitely not a top-four team at this point. Of course, the Tide still can win the SEC and cause all kinds of chaos in the end.
No. 5 - Clemson Tigers
What we say
Clemson keeps finding ways to win, but the Tigers just haven’t looked like a serious national championship contender midway through the season. We’d expect Dabo’s squad to look a little more dominating in a weak ACC.
No. 4 - Michigan Wolverines
What we say
Michigan had its first real test on Saturday when No. 10 Penn State came to town and it passed with flying colors. The Wolverine running game is for real. However, if anyone can force Michigan to abandon the run and rely solely on quarterback JJ McCarthy, the Wolverines become very beatable.
No. 3 - Georgia Bulldogs
What we say
Yawn. … The Bulldogs beat up on another SEC bottom dweller, Vanderbilt. The Commodores have lost 24 consecutive conference matchups. Georgia’s next test comes early in November when Tennessee comes to town.
Speaking of Tennessee …
No. 2 - Tennessee Volunteers
What we say
Welcome to the party, Tennessee fans. The Volunteers slayed the dragon that is Alabama in memorable fashion on Saturday afternoon. Tennessee has a potent offense, but the defense has been porous at times.
No. 1 - Ohio State Buckeyes
What we say
Even after a week not being on the field, Herbstreit still has Ohio State at No. 1 in his weekly rankings. The others on this list are good, but the Buckeyes have looked the most consistent in all phases midway through the college football season.
a ‘lil midseason fun 🤣 pic.twitter.com/RBUc95L8Jt
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 14, 2022
NEXT … Kirk Hersbtreit’s Top four Tweet and thread
Kirk Herbstreit's rankings and Twitter thread
My top 4 after WEEK 7
1-@OhioStateFB
2-@Vol_Football
3-@GeorgiaFootball
4-@UMichFootball
Next 2@ClemsonFB @AlabamaFTBL— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) October 16, 2022
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