THE POST’S TOP TEN

1. Ohio State (8-0) (Last week: 1)

Even in nasty conditions against one of the nation’s premier defenses, Ohio State put up 431 yards of offense in a rout of Wisconsin. The Buckeyes are the best team in the country.

2. LSU (8-0) (3)

Let the hype begin. In two weeks, it will be undefeated Alabama against undefeated LSU, the winner getting close to locking up a playoff bid.

3. Alabama (8-0) (2)

Don’t take anything from the Crimson Tide putting up 48 points without Tua Tagovailoa. Arkansas might be the worst power-conference team in the country, and yes that includes Rutgers.

4. Clemson (8-0) (5)

Since escaping North Carolina, Clemson has defeated Louisville, Florida State and Boston College by a combined 149-31. The ACC is the gift that keeps on giving to the Tigers.

5. Penn State (8-0) (9)

The last three wins, over Iowa, Michigan and Michigan State, have convinced us the Nittany Lions are contenders. You don’t stay undefeated, while being ranked in the top 15 in scoring offense (13th) and defense (2nd) nationally, this late into the Big Ten season otherwise.

6. Oklahoma (7-1) (4)

What a disastrous Saturday for the Sooners. Not only did they lose at mediocre Kansas State, but Texas fell to TCU, lessening the impact of their best victory.

7. Georgia (6-1) (6)

Georgia has won the last two meetings with Florida comfortably, but next Saturday feels different. There is immense pressure on the Bulldogs. A loss all but eliminates them from the playoff.

8. Florida (7-1) (8)

The schedule is favorable, giving the Gators a legit shot to reach the SEC championship if they can get by Georgia on Saturday in Jacksonville.

9. Oregon (7-1) (10)

Seven straight wins for the Ducks, the Pac12’s lone playoff hope. Five more is a must to even have a chance to play for a title.

10. Auburn (6-2) (NR)

Put Auburn in the Pac-12, Big 12 or ACC and it is undefeated. In the SEC it has two losses and could wind up with a few more.

Dropped out: Notre Dame (5-2)