The numbers don't lie. Stockton was surgical, completing 26-of-31 passes for 289 yards, four touchdowns, and no turnovers in Georgia's thrilling 43-35 victory. He was perfect in the second half, going 12-for-12 for three scores. Add in his 59 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown, and you have a performance that screams "Heisman contender."

Through eight weeks, college football’s TV ratings continue to rise. Seven games from Week 8 were among Nielsen’s 10 most-watched live sports telecasts of the week – a list that also included NFL and MLB playoff games.

How many teams would pick to win the title before CFP? That question led to a contenders draft between Joel Klatt and Chris "The Bear" Fallica.

Michigan joins Matt Painter 's Purdue in the top 10 from the Big Ten Conference, while UCLA, Illinois, Michigan State and Wisconsin are among the other teams from the conference in the top 25 to start the season. Led by Braden Smith, the Boilermakers are the early favorite for not only the national championship but also for the Big Ten Conference.

The Aggies and Crimson Tide are surging toward the top after chaos in Week 8 caused a shakeup in the CBS Sports 136