RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA – NOVEMBER 09: Trevor Lawrence #16 of the Clemson Tigers warms up before their game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
Who cares about the College Football Playoff Top-25 when I, Pete Sheppard, am letting you know who the best teams in the country are.
Honorable Mention: Indiana
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA - NOVEMBER 02: Stevie Scott III #8 of the Indiana Hoosiers runs with the ball against the Northwestern Wildcats at Memorial Stadium on November 02, 2019 in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
10. Penn State (8-1) Last Week: L @ Minnesota 31-26
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter at TCFBank Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
9. Oklahoma (8-1) Last Week: W vs. Iowa State 42-41
NORMAN, OK - NOVEMBER 9: Quarterback Jalen Hurts #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners heads out of bounds just shy of the end zone against defensive back Tayvonn Kyle #10 of the Iowa State Cyclones late in the second quarter on November 9, 2019 at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Oklahoma. The Sooners won 42-41. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)
8. Florida (8-2) Last Week: W vs. Vanderbilt 56-0
GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 09: Emory Jones #5 of the Florida Gators crosses the goal line for a touchdown during the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Gainesville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)
7. Oregon (8-1) Last Week: Bye
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 02: Justin Herbert #10 of the Oregon Ducks watches his touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson #6, to take a 42-17 lead over the USC Trojans, at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 02, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
6. Minnesota (9-0) Last Week: W vs. Penn St. 31-26
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 09: Minnesota Golden Gophers and fans storm the field while hoisting the Governor's Victory Bell after defeating the Penn State Nittany Lions 31-26 to remain undefeated at TCFBank Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
5. Alabama (8-1) Last Week: L vs. LSU 46-41
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: Jerry Jeudy #4 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts in the end zone after being unable to catch a touchdown pass during the fourth quarter against the LSU Tigers in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
4. Georgia (8-1) Last Week: W vs. Missouri 27-0
ATHENS, GA - NOVEMBER 9: D'Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs rushes during the second half of a game against the Missouri Tigers at Sanford Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
3. Clemson (10-0) Last Week: W @ NC St. 55-10
RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 09: Travis Etienne #9 of the Clemson Tigers runs for a touchdown against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during their game at Carter-Finley Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
2. Ohio State (9-0) Last Week: W vs. Maryland 73-14
COLUMBUS, OH - NOVEMBER 9: Tuf Borland #32 celebrates a first quarter sack with Tyler Friday #54 of the Ohio State Buckeyes against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium on November 9, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
1. LSU (9-0) Last Week: W @ Alabama 46-41
TUSCALOOSA, ALABAMA - NOVEMBER 09: Joe Burrow #9 of the LSU Tigers and head coach Ed Orgeron react during the first half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the game at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 09, 2019 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
