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Oregon Football Dropped in Week 8 AP Poll

By Alex Weber

EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Oregon Ducks works the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the Portland State Vikings at Autzen Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
EUGENE, OR - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Oregon Ducks works the sidelines during the second quarter of the game against the Portland State Vikings at Autzen Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images) /
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. How far did the Ducks fall? Check below to find out. 

Here’s how the rankings shook out after week 8:

  1. Alabama
  2. Clemson
  3. Notre Dame
  4. LSU
  5. Michigan
  6. Texas
  7. Georgia
  8. Oklahoma
  9. Florida
  10. UCF
  11. Ohio State
  12. Kentucky
  13. West Virginia
  14. Washington State
  15. Washington
  16. Texas A&M
  17. Penn State
  18. Iowa
  19. Oregon
  20. Wisconsin
  21. South Florida
  22. NC State
  23. Utah
  24. Stanford
  25. Appalachian State

Others receiving votes: Texas Tech 54, Utah St. 50, San Diego St. 48, Fresno St. 35, Miami 34, Virginia 25, Houston 19, Purdue 17, Michigan St. 8, Cincinnati 7, Auburn 5, Mississippi St. 2, Boston College 2, UAB 1.

Oregon finds itself seven spots lower than a week ago at 19th. With a week until the inaugural College Football Playoff Rankings, the Ducks must earn a victory this weekend at Arizona is they are to have any chance at being a part of them. And yes, Oregon is 100% out of the playoff picture at this point, but we will still have the opportunity to earn a New Year’s Six bowl game appearance if we win out. This one hurts, so let’s get on with my always controversial overrated/underrated segment.

Most Underrated Team

Washington State – With their only loss coming in a close one against USC, Wazzu and Mike Leach have been on quite a tear. Quarterback Gardner Minshew just out-dueled our own elite Justin Herbert as the Cougars handled an ill-prepared Oregon squad. This is one of the hottest teams in the country; and with just one loss, I think they may be one of the 10 most dangerous squads in the country.

Most Overrated Teams

Washington – I know: heavy Pac-12 in this section. But screw it, Washington is way overrated. It’s spectacular really. They have two losses that came against Auburn and Oregon, and their best win is at Utah — which is solid, but not top-15 worthy. Texas A&M sitting behind them has a win over Kentucky and losses only to Clemson and Alabama. You’re gonna have a hard time convincing me the Huskies should be ahead of them with that evidence on the table. I think Browning and co. are overrated and absolutely shouldn’t be ahead of Oregon who beat them.

Texas – Let’s do one of Joe Lunardi’s favorite activities, the blind resume comparison. Here’s two teams:

Team 1: Record: 6-1; Best Win: @8; Loss: vs. unranked

Team 2: Record: 6-1; Best Win: @9; Loss: @16 (OT)

Team one, as I’m sure you’ve guessed, is Texas. Number 6 in the country. The other? Kentucky, ranked 12th. I’d argue Kentucky has a better resume than Texas, but is ranked lower. In fact, Texas really hasn’t done much aside from beating Oklahoma. Yet, the Texas Is Back narrative is always a fun one, and the voters know that. Hate to see it.

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