November 4, 2023 – In an exciting Week 10 of college football, the top-ranked teams in the College Football Playoff rankings managed to stay undefeated. Despite facing tough challenges, the Ohio State Buckeyes, Georgia Bulldogs, and Florida State Seminoles all emerged victorious.
At halftime, the Buckeyes found themselves trailing the Rutgers Scarlet Knights 9-7. However, their defense came to life in the second half, as Jordan Hancock intercepted a Gavin Wimsatt throw and returned it 93 yards for a touchdown. Receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. sealed the game with two fourth-quarter touchdown catches, extending his season total to eight. Ohio State won the game 28-9.
The Georgia Bulldogs faced a close battle against the 12th-ranked Missouri Tigers, with the score tied at 10 at halftime. As the game continued into the fourth quarter, quarterback Brady Cook threw two costly interceptions, one of which was picked off by Javon Bullard. Bullard’s interception sealed the win for Georgia, allowing them to prevail over Missouri.
The Florida State Seminoles overcame the absence of star receivers Keon Coleman and Johnny Wilson to defeat the Pittsburgh Panthers 24-7. Quarterback Jordan Travis had an impressive performance, throwing for 360 yards and scoring two touchdowns. With this victory, the Seminoles secured a spot in the ACC title game for the first time since 2014.
The No. 3 Michigan Wolverines continued their dominant season, defeating an overmatched opponent with ease. They cruised to a win against the Washington Huskies, who were ranked fifth in the initial playoff rankings. The Wolverines’ offense clicked as they comfortably won the game. Meanwhile, the Huskies showcased their offensive firepower in a high-scoring 52-42 victory over the No. 20 USC Trojans, led by running back Dillon Johnson’s impressive performance of 256 rushing yards and four touchdowns.
Looking ahead, the Michigan Wolverines will face their first ranked opponent of the season, the No. 11 Penn State Nittany Lions in Week 11. This matchup presents a challenging test for Michigan, as Penn State boasts the No. 2-ranked total defense. Additionally, Georgia will face the No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels, while Florida State will take on their rival, the unranked Miami Hurricanes.
Amidst all the action, ESPN’s college football writers also ranked the top four teams for this week. Here is a breakdown of their rankings:
– Andrea Adelson: 1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Florida State 4. Ohio State
– Blake Baumgartner: 1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Florida State 4. Ohio State
– Kyle Bonagura: 1. Michigan 2. Georgia 3. Florida State 4. Washington
– Bill Connelly: 1. Michigan 2. Georgia 3. Ohio State 4. Florida State
– Heather Dinich: 1. Georgia 2. Ohio State 3. Michigan 4. Florida State
– David Hale: 1. Georgia 2. Ohio State 3. Florida State 4. Washington
– Chris Low: 1. Georgia 2. Ohio State 3. Michigan 4. Florida State
– Harry Lyles Jr.: 1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Ohio State 4. Florida State
– Ryan McGee: 1. Georgia 2. Ohio State 3. Washington 4. Oregon
– Adam Rittenberg: 1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Florida State 4. Ohio State
– Alex Scarborough: 1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Florida State 4. Ohio State
– Mark Schlabach: 1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Ohio State 4. Florida State
– Paolo Uggetti: 1. Michigan 2. Georgia 3. Florida State 4. Ohio State
– Tom VanHaaren: 1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Florida State 4. Ohio State
– Dave Wilson: 1. Michigan 2. Georgia 3. Ohio State 4. Florida State
These rankings reflect the opinions of the ESPN college football writers and will surely continue to change as the season progresses.