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The Post's college football Heisman rankings look at them after Week 8

The Post's college football Heisman rankings look at them after Week 8

Here are the Post's college football rankings after Week 8:

1. Oregon (7-0) (Last week: 2)

There was no Ohio State hangover for Oregon. Just another blow to an overwhelmed Big Ten opponent. The Ducks' 35-0 win over Purdue was their first road shutout since 1992.

2. Georgia (6-1) (4)

This was the Georgia everyone expected: dominant on offense and stifling on defense. Despite quarterback Carson Beck throwing three interceptions, the Bulldogs defeated Texas 30-15 in Austin.

Julian Humphrey and Georgia had arguably the best win in college football this season. Getty Images

3. Ohio State (5-1) (3)

By the time Nebraska reaches Columbus, the Buckeyes will have two weeks to stew over the one-point loss at Oregon. The Cornhuskers are dealing with a major injury after an ugly 56-7 loss to Indiana.

4. Texas (6-1) (1)

Texas, the top-ranked team in the country, suffered its most lopsided loss at home since Pittsburgh's 31-16 loss to Notre Dame in 1982.

5. Penn State (6-0) (5)

Trap game alert: Penn State better not look forward to Ohio State on Nov. 2, not with a trip to Wisconsin first. The Badgers have won three straight times and allowed just 16 points in that span.

6. Tennessee (6-1) (7)

The Volunteers' offense finally got going in the second half of their win over struggling Alabama. But that win seemed to say more about the Crimson Tide, who were outgunned at the top (outrebounded 220-75) and failed to capitalize on three Tennessee turnovers and two missed field goals.

7. Miami (7-0) (8)

Miami has allowed an average of 39 points and 404 yards in its last three games. This Charmin Soft defense will cost the Hurricanes an ACC title if it doesn't improve soon.

Cam Ward is a Heisman candidate and has Miami undefeated. Getty Images

8. Clemson (6-1) (9)

Dabo Swinney has an explosive offense again. His Tigers rank fifth in points scored (44.6), 21st in passing yards (290.6) and 27th in rushing yards (199.9).

9. LSU (5-1) (10)

Kyren Lacy and Aaron Anderson combined for 69 receptions, 1,000 yards and nine touchdown catches. Think about how absurd LSU's receiving core was last year, with Brian Thomas Jr. and Malik Nabers in front of that duo.

10. Texas A&M (6-1) (NR)

The surprising Aggies and new coach Mike Elko were picked to finish ninth in the SEC and find themselves alone atop the best conference in the country. Beat LSU on Saturday and Texas A&M fans can really start dreaming.

Dropped out: Alabama (5-2)

Dillon Gabriel led the Ducks to No. 1 in the rankings. AP

Heisman clock (in alphabetical order)

QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon

The super senior was efficient in Oregon's win over Purdue, missing just four of his 25 pass attempts while throwing for 290 yards and two scores.

RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State

Even after a bye week, Jeanty is still the nation's leading runner, and the man behind him, Iowa's Kaleb Johnson, is 213 yards behind.

Ashton Jeanty presents numbers like in a video game. Getty Images

QB Cade Klubnik, Clemson

Yes, the opponent was shaky – Klubnik struggled against Georgia, the only ranked team Clemson has ever faced – but you can't dismiss the numbers. Totaled 24 touchdowns, a completion percentage of 66.7 and just three interceptions.

QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana

The Ohio transfer gave Indiana its first 7-0 start since 1967, with 1,941 yards, 15 touchdowns and an impressive 10.7 yards per completion average. Now the bad news: Rourke is dealing with a thumb injury that will cost him at least next Saturday's game against Washington.

QB Cam Ward, Miami

Ward has thrown for at least 304 yards in all seven starts this year and has thrown at least three touchdown passes six times. It's hard to imagine he won't be a Heisman finalist at this point.

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