The Georgia Bulldogs lost to the Auburn Tigers a week ago, and they dropped in the AP Top-25 as a result, going from No. 1 to No. 5. They were on a bye this week, and even though they didn't have a game, they were able to rise back up in the rankings.
Georgia is now ranked No. 3 in both the AP Poll and the US LBM Coaches Poll
. The Bulldogs benefited from more top-10 upsets in Week 8 college football action.BYU lost to UCF in an overtime game and fell all the way to No. 2 from No. 8. Miami stayed at No. 1 with their victory over Pittsburgh, and Ohio State was able to climb back to No. 2. Notre Dame losing to BYU a week ago also helped Georgia. The Bulldogs are now ranked third in the AP Top-25. Three SEC teams are also in the top 10.
Georgia will
face the Florida Gators on Saturday, October 31 in Atlanta. Florida is ranked No. 17 in the AP Poll.
AP top 10 after Week 8
1. Miami (Fla.)2. Ohio State3. Georgia4. Indiana5. Notre Dame6. Utah7. UCLA8. BYU9. Kentucky10. Alabama
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