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Pete Sheppard’s “REAL” College Football Top-10

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA – OCTOBER 26: A general view as LSU Tigers cheerleaders perform against the Auburn Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The AP finally got it right with putting LSU atop the rankings... Pete Sheppard have had them there since the start of the season. See how the rest of the top-10 played out.

10. Baylor (7-0) Last Week: Defeated Oklahoma State 45-27

STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 19: Running back John Lovett #7 of the Baylor University Bears sprints for a 25-yard touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first quarter on October 19, 2019 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Baylor stayed undefeated with a 45-27 road win. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

STILLWATER, OK - OCTOBER 19: Running back John Lovett #7 of the Baylor University Bears sprints for a 25-yard touchdown against the Oklahoma State Cowboys in the first quarter on October 19, 2019 at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Baylor stayed undefeated with a 45-27 road win. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)


9. Auburn (6-2) Last Week: Lost @ LSU 23-20

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 26: Bo Nix #10 of the Auburn Tigers scrambles away from Jacob Phillips #6 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 26: Bo Nix #10 of the Auburn Tigers scrambles away from Jacob Phillips #6 of the LSU Tigers during the first half at Tiger Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)


8. Oregon (7-1) Last Week: Defeated Washington State 37-35

EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 26: Camden Lewis #49 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal to defeat the Washington State Cougars 37-35 during their game at Autzen Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images

EUGENE, OREGON - OCTOBER 26: Camden Lewis #49 of the Oregon Ducks celebrates with teammates after kicking the game winning field goal to defeat the Washington State Cougars 37-35 during their game at Autzen Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)


7. Georgia (6-1) Last Week: Bye

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 19: Tyrique McGhee #26 and Tae Crowder #30 celebrate Richard LeCounte #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs intercepting a pass thrown by Lynn Bowden Jr. #1 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Sanford Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 19: Tyrique McGhee #26 and Tae Crowder #30 celebrate Richard LeCounte #2 of the Georgia Bulldogs intercepting a pass thrown by Lynn Bowden Jr. #1 of the Kentucky Wildcats during the second half at Sanford Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)


6. Florida (6-1) Last Week: Bye

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 19: Head coach Dan Mullen of the Florida Gators reacts during their game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Williams-Brice Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Columbia, South Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)


5. Clemson (8-0) Last Week: Defeated Boston College 59-7

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 26: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers talks with teammates on the sideline during the Tigers' football game against the Boston College Eagles at Memorial Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 26: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers talks with teammates on the sideline during the Tigers' football game against the Boston College Eagles at Memorial Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)


4. Penn State (8-0) Last Week: Defeated Michigan State 28-7

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 26: Tight end Pat Freiermuth #87 celebrates his touchdown with Michal Menet #62 and Justin Shorter #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions as Shakur Brown #29 and Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans walk away during the first half at Spartan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images

EAST LANSING, MI - OCTOBER 26: Tight end Pat Freiermuth #87 celebrates his touchdown with Michal Menet #62 and Justin Shorter #6 of the Penn State Nittany Lions as Shakur Brown #29 and Joe Bachie #35 of the Michigan State Spartans walk away during the first half at Spartan Stadium on October 26, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)


3. Alabama (8-0) Last Week: Defeated Arkansas 48-7

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 26: Taulia Tagovailoa #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the offense during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 26: Taulia Tagovailoa #5 of the Alabama Crimson Tide runs the offense during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


2. Ohio State (8-0) Last Week: Defeated Wisconsin 38-7

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 26: Chris Olave #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates his second quarter touchdown catch against the Wisconsin Badgers with Jeremy Ruckert #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the end zone at Ohio Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 26: Chris Olave #17 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates his second quarter touchdown catch against the Wisconsin Badgers with Jeremy Ruckert #88 of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the end zone at Ohio Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)


1. LSU (8-0) Last Week: Defeated Auburn 23-20

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 26: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers in action against the Auburn Tigers at Tiger Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 26: Quarterback Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers in action against the Auburn Tigers at Tiger Stadium on October 26, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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