The Post’s college football rankings following Week 7.
Top 10
1. Georgia (6-0) (Last week: 1)
I give Georgia credit, and the Bulldogs go back to playing uninspired football, struggling early and late against woeful Vanderbilt.
2. Florida State (6-0) (2)
It feels strange to write, but Florida State’s biggest remaining test just may be next week at home against Duke. The Blue Devils’ stingy fourth-ranked scoring defense can at least slow down the Seminoles’ explosive offense, which nobody has been able to do so far.
3. Oklahoma (6-0) (3)
The Sooners had an extra week to bask in the glow of the Texas win, and they get a soft landing spot this week in three-win Central Florida.
4. Washington (6-0) (7)
I picked Washington to reach the College Football Playoff, but even this is surprising. The Huskies aren’t just a contender to be among the last four teams standing, they are clearly capable of winning it all. That gutty win over Oregon spoke volumes.
5. Ohio State (6-0) (4)
The Buckeyes seem ready for Penn State, obliterating Purdue on the road on Saturday behind a balanced attack. That win over Notre Dame looks even better now after the Irish crushed USC on Saturday.
6. Michigan (7-0) (5)
There’s still nearly a month to go — Nov. 11 at Penn State — until Michigan plays anyone of significance. Schedules don’t get any easier.
7. Penn State (6-0) (6)
The last time Penn State beat Ohio State was 2016. That was also the last time the Nittany Lions won the Big Ten East.
8. Oregon (5-1) (8)
Oregon can still reach all of its goals, and that includes the College Football Playoff, despite the heartbreaking loss at Washington. No shame in that three-point setback, as long as it doesn’t stick with the Ducks.
9. Alabama (6-1) (9)
Alabama’s defense is going to watch film of last year’s loss at Tennessee, when it was gashed for 52 points and 567 total yards, until its eyes bleed this week. The Volunteers are coming to Tuscaloosa, and Nick Saban certainly won’t let his players forget about last year’s loss to them.
10. Texas (5-1 (NR)
All that matters for Texas is getting another shot at Oklahoma in the Big 12 title game. That means no slip-ups, starting this week at Houston.
Dropped out: USC (6-1)
Heisman Watch
(in alphabetical order)
QB Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma
Overlooked by many entering the season, Gabriel has reminded everyone what a difference-maker he was at Central Florida by producing 21 touchdowns through six games.
QB Drake Maye, North Carolina
North Carolina is undefeated. Maye is putting up big numbers. They will have to be accounted for at some point if this keeps up.
QB Bo Nix, Oregon
Nix lost Saturday, but this wasn’t on him. He still threw for 337 yards and two scores in a hostile environment, cementing himself as a true Heisman contender.
QB Michael Penix Jr., Washington
It’s his trophy to lose. In the spotlight game of the week, Penix threw for 302 yards and four touchdowns — including the game-winning score with 1:38 left — to knock off Oregon in an instant classic.
QB Jordan Travis, Florida State
The Seminoles are a legitimate national championship contender for a number of different reasons. At the top of the list is Travis, the super-senior quarterback who is in the mix for a trip to New York City in mid-December as a Heisman finalist.
