Ohio State Tops Pate's Updated Rankings Before Week 8
Josh Pate has released his weekly JP Poll before the Week 8 college football games. Ohio State is No. 1 after beating Indiana on the road, improving to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in conference action. The rankings include 10 SEC programs, six Big Ten programs, and four Big 12 programs.
Josh Pate’s weekly JP Poll arrives before Week 8, offering a look at how one analyst ranks college football teams at this stage. Ohio State sits first after a road win over Indiana, moving to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in conference play. The poll includes 10 SEC programs, six Big Ten programs and four Big 12 programs.
The release of a weekly college football ranking could shape fan discussion and media attention before Week 8, especially for supporters of Ohio State and programs in the SEC, Big Ten and Big 12. It may influence how casual viewers perceive which teams are contenders, though it is one analyst’s poll rather than an official standings system. The impact may be cultural and conversational—affecting fans, commentators and social-media debate—rather than directly changing games or institutional decisions.