THE POST’S TOP TEN

1. Alabama (5-0) (Last week: 1) That narrow victory over Florida seems like months ago. All that vulnerability looked gone Saturday, when Alabama treated Ole Miss like an overwhelmed sparring partner, reasserting itself as the national championship heavy favorite. 2. Georgia (4-0) (2) Even with backup quarterback Stetson

Bennett IV under center, Georgia flexed its muscles in a rout of Arkansas, proving the Razorbacks weren’t quite ready for the big time. The Bulldogs’ ferocious defense has allowed one touchdown in four games. 3. Cincinnati (4-0) (5) Now that Cincinnati knocked off Notre Dame, it has to root hard for the Irish the rest of the way, to make sure this road victory looks as impressive in December as it does now. Oh, the irony. 4. Penn State (5-0) (4) Penn State wideout Jahan Dotson against the elite Iowa secondary on Saturday is a must-watch in this topfive showdown between these two Big Ten contenders in Iowa City. 5. Iowa (5-0) (7) The last time Iowa was undefeated after five games was 2015. That team reached the Rose Bowl. Beat Penn State this week, and this group can dream even bigger. 6. Oklahoma (5-0) (6) An explosive offense and a leaky defense that keeps the game close. Now this is the Oklahoma, a 37-31 victory at Kansas State, we’ve come to expect. 7. Ohio State (4-1) (9) This was more of what was expected from the Buckeyes, a 52-13 shellacking of Rutgers, that was far and away their best performance of the season. This version of Ohio State is the Big Ten’s best. 8. Michigan (5-0) (NR) 5-0 is 5-0, and Michigan should be undefeated when it visits in-state rival Michigan State Oct. 30. 9. BYU (5-0) (NR) The Cougars have three wins over Pac-12 foes and have four more contests against Power Five schools (Baylor, Washington State, Virginia and USC). Win out, and a New Year’s Six bowl is very possible. 10. Oregon (4-1) (3) The Ducks can kiss the playoff goodbye after allowing two-loss Stanford to go 96 yards in the final 1:44 of regulation. The Pac-12’s dream of returning to the playoff was fun while it lasted. Dropped out: Notre Dame (4-1) and Arkansas (4-1)

QB Matt Corral, Ole Miss Corral’s Heisman hopes took a massive hit Saturday, when he was handcuffed by Alabama in a lopsided loss that was uglier than the 42-21 result. His 216 total yards were his fewest since the 2019 regular-season finale.

QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati The senior backed up his big talk of quieting Notre Dame Stadium by producing three touchdowns and 323 total yards. He can now begin to pile up eye-popping numbers in the soft AAC.

RB Bijan Robinson, Texas The dynamic tailback has rebounded from his quiet day against Arkansas with 480 rushing yards and six scores in the last three weeks, running his way back into the race.

RB Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State Sparty is undefeated and the sophomore is a big reason for their success, rushing for eight scores, 680 yards and 6.8 yards per carry.

QB Bryce Young, Alabama The Heisman is his to win, after he again was masterful, vastly outplaying Corral in Alabama’s dominant win over Ole Miss.