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Fox Sports’ college football analyst RJ Young released his new top 25 following Saturday’s action.
Young’s top 25 consists of seven SEC teams, including three in the top four. But it’s also filled with controversial selections that I can’t understand.
For starters, Florida just beat Utah. To me it would only make sense that the Gators jump the Utes. Instead, Young has Florida at No. 16, while Utah checks in at No. 9. Then again, if Young is going to throw shade on any specific team, I’m happy it was Florida.
There’s also his ranking of Notre Dame at No. 5. Sure, the Irish played Ohio State close, but no 0-1 team belongs in the top five. And no love was shown to Michigan, which checked in at No. 17 after blowing out its opponent. Yet somehow Iowa, which scored a field goal and two safeties and beat South Dakota State, 7-3, ranks No. 18.
But if there’s one thing Young got right, it’s his top team in the nation.
RJ Young’s Top 25:
25
Tennessee Volunteers
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18965530.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Tennessee beat Ball State 59-10
24
Wisconsin Badgers
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18984825.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Wisconsin beat Illinois State 38-0
23
Texas Longhorns
22
Houston Cougars
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/238a6bfa717b49d7ba53c879b2f17bb7.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat UTSA 37-35
21
Miami Hurricanes
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18982822.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat Bethune-Cookman 70-13
20
NC State Wolfpack
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18980232.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat ECU 21-20
19
Ole Miss Rebels
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18982968.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat Troy 28-10
18
Iowa Hawkeyes
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18980498.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat South Dakota State 7-3
17
Michigan Wolverines
16
Florida Gators
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18985667.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat Utah 29-26
15
Minnesota Golden Gophers
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18967403.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat New Mexico State 38-0
14
BYU Cougars
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18984890.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat USF 50-21
13
Oklahoma State Cowboys
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18967922.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat Central Michigan 58-44
12
USC Trojans
11
Oklahoma Sooners
10
Clemson Tigers
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2021/09/1338351713.jpg)
Record: 0-0
Week 1 result: Plays Georgia Tech on Monday
9
Utah Utes
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18985325.jpg)
Record: 0-1
Week 1 result: Lost to Florida 29-26
8
Arkansas Razorbacks
7
Baylor Bears
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18985393.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat Albany 69-10
6
Michigan State Spartans
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18979773.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Michigan State beat Western Michigan 35-13
5
Notre Dame Fighting Irish
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18985714.jpg)
Record: 0-1
Week 1 result: Lost to Ohio State 21-10
4
Texas A&M Aggies
3
Ohio State Buckeyes
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18985746.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat Notre Dame 21-10
2
Alabama Crimson Tide
1
Georgia Bulldogs
![](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2022/09/USATSI_18982650.jpg)
Record: 1-0
Week 1 result: Beat Oregon 49-3
He nailed this pick.