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Ranking the 10 Most Overrated Teams in College Football Right Now (Week 8)

Grant White

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10. Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners are some kind of bad. Still, everyone wants to believe that this program is better than it is.

Oklahoma's offense went stagnant again, failing to put up anything meaningful against Kentucky. In the end, they mustered just 13 points on fewer than 350 yards, the same sad refrain as in previous outings.

The Sooners are not contenders, nor can we take them seriously in the SEC. Maybe it's time to banish them back to the Big 12 in hopes of sparking a revival.
1. Texas Longhorns
For weeks, we've been warning the world about the Texas Longhorns. Finally, it feels like everyone is starting to pay attention.

The Longhorns were stymied by one of the worst defensive teams in the country. Florida hemorrhaged yards against Mizzou and South Carolina, while Texas couldn't move the ball.

That's been our concern from the get-go. Arch Manning doesn't have the faculties to convert this team into a championship contender. Maybe everyone recognizes that too, now.
2. Georgia Bulldogs
It was a dismal showing from the top-ranked team in the country. The Georgia Bulldogs were humbled by the lowly Auburn Tigers, foreshadowing what's to come before the end of the season.

This was supposed to be Georgia's layup. Instead, it exposed the Bulldogs' holes in their lineup. Auburn rushed for nearly 200 yards, scoring at ease throughout the contest. Conversely, the Bulldogs were held scoreless for most of the contest, lacking the offensive prowess of a number one team.

Georgia now faces three straight ranked opponents. We doubt their ability to run the table, which could set them up to miss the SEC Championship Game.
3. Indiana Hoosiers
The Indiana Hoosiers are not a championship-caliber football team.

Of course, this iteration of the Hoosiers will inevitably be compared to last year's National Champions; however, the gap between these teams is more noticeable than people think. This Indiana team doesn't possess the same offensive capabilities, nor do they have the same defensive acumen.

It's time to stop believing this team can defend its title. They couldn't stop Ohio State at home, and they won't be able to stand up against the premier teams from other conferences.
4. Miami Hurricanes
This wasn't supposed to be a contest. Yet the Florida State Seminoles gave the Miami Hurricanes more than they could handle. In doing so, they exposed the Canes as a potential fraud among National Championship contenders.

Miami didn't deserve to win versus Florida State. A questionable holding call on the penultimate play and a 50-50 jump ball on the final throw were the difference, and either could have easily gone FSU's way.

The Hurricanes were supposed to be a mighty defensive presence. But if you can't even handle the Seminoles at home, what hope does that offer against the top teams in the country?
5. Mississippi State Bulldogs
We knew the Mississippi State Bulldogs weren't as good as they showed, but we didn't think they were this bad.

Mississippi State was held scoreless in defeat, accumulating just 291 yards on the road. At the same time, they let the LSU Tigers run rampant on offense, underscoring concerns on both sides of the football.

Sadly, the Bulldogs are exactly who we thought they were. An incomplete team that was swinging above their weight class. Hopefully, this resets expectations for Mississippi State moving forward.
6. Missouri Tigers
We knew it was just a matter of time before they let us down, but we didn't think it would be this hard. The Missouri Tigers were served a slice of humble pie over the weekend, and everybody who believed in this team got a taste.

Mizzou's defense was supposed to be its shield throughout the campaign. Instead, it has become the Tigers' most notable weakness. Ole Miss ran up the score on 500 yards of total offense, outclassing Missouri in every facet of the game.

Missouri is still getting too much credit. We've seen enough from this team to realize that they can't be taken seriously.
7. Alabama Crimson Tide
Kalen DeBoer isn't Nick Saban. It sounds crazy to say out loud, but it's something Alabama Crimson Tide fans need to hear, especially after last week's showing versus the Tennessee Volunteers.

For the second straight week, Alabama was lifeless on offense. The formerly sixth-ranked team in the country put up 200 yards, with all 10 of their points coming in the second quarter. That's hardly the type of production you expect from a "championship" contender.

With only 54 of Bama's yards coming on the ground, it's clear that the Crimson Tide have abandoned their former identity. With that, they've also shed their status as a premier team.
8. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish probably deserved one more shot at the end zone, as CJ Carr's last throw landed with one second left on the clock. Still, that doesn't excuse the entire sadsack performance from start to finish.

Offensively, the Irish couldn't get anything going. After tormenting opponents throughout the season, Notre Dame found paydirt only twice in Provo. Carr was held without a touchdown and averaged a laughable 5.3 yards per pass attempt.

This isn't the kind of performance becoming of a National Champion. Notre Dame deservedly fell in the standings, but we contend it didn't fall far enough.
9. Utah Utes
With the rest of the weekend's performances, all of the heat was taken off the Utah Utes. We're here to show you this team isn't as good as everyone thinks.

Utah narrowly survived a clash versus the Colorado Buffaloes. The Utes turned the ball over twice and let the Buffaloes walk in lock step with them from start to finish.

If not for a Colorado turnover late in the fourth quarter, this game could have ended very differently. Utah survived, but we're not optimistic about its chances moving forward.
10. Oklahoma Sooners
The Oklahoma Sooners are some kind of bad. Still, everyone wants to believe that this program is better than it is.

Oklahoma's offense went stagnant again, failing to put up anything meaningful against Kentucky. In the end, they mustered just 13 points on fewer than 350 yards, the same sad refrain as in previous outings.

The Sooners are not contenders, nor can we take them seriously in the SEC. Maybe it's time to banish them back to the Big 12 in hopes of sparking a revival.
1. Texas Longhorns
For weeks, we've been warning the world about the Texas Longhorns. Finally, it feels like everyone is starting to pay attention.

The Longhorns were stymied by one of the worst defensive teams in the country. Florida hemorrhaged yards against Mizzou and South Carolina, while Texas couldn't move the ball.

That's been our concern from the get-go. Arch Manning doesn't have the faculties to convert this team into a championship contender. Maybe everyone recognizes that too, now.

Ranking the 10 Most Overrated Teams in College Football Right Now (Week 8)

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