Week 7 of the college football season has come and gone and as he does every Sunday morning college football analyst and former Florida State quarterback Danny Kanell released his top 8 teams on Twitter.
It was no surprise to see Georgia hold down the top spot after its impressive win over previously unbeaten Kentucky, nor was it a surprise to see Iowa fall out after losing at home to Purdue, 24-7.
What was a surprise, however, was that Kanell dropped Alabama completely out of his top 8 despite the fact that the Crimson Tide demolished Mississippi State 49-9 on Saturday and were 6th on his list a week ago.
As for who did make the cut this week, Oklahoma was No. 2, Cincinnati checked in at No. 3, and Michigan State was No. 4.
Rounding out the top 8 were Oklahoma State at No. 5, Michigan at No. 6, Wake Forest at No. 7, and finally No. 8 Ohio State, which made the cut despite its home loss to Oregon earlier in the season.
Another round of upsets…what a crazy year. Anything can happen. Lesson learned: Winning matters most!! Here's your latest #DKTop8 #undefeated
1. @GeorgiaFootball
2. @OU_Football
3. @GoBEARCATS
4. @MSU_Football
5. @CowboyFB
6. @UMichFootball
7. @WakeFB
8. @OhioStateFB— Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) October 17, 2021
Given the omission of Alabama and some of the teams who did make the list, it was no surprise to see some strong reaction to Kanell’s latest top 8.
Here’s a look at a few of the responses:
How is OSU ahead of Bama? OSU had 0 quality wins and a worse loss than Bama
— Paul Greenough (@PaulGreenough20) October 17, 2021
😂😂😂 bama didn’t even make the DK top 8. What did Bama do that hurt you so bad back in the day?
— Ryan Patrick (@swamp_PirateFL) October 17, 2021
Y’all know he’s just doing this to get a reaction lol he knows no matter how much you hate or love them Alabama would beat everyone on this list but Georgia by double digits
— Whip Whitaker (@JLS89) October 17, 2021
Wake forest, come on… I am an ACC guy but if Cuse didn’t hand them the game last week they lose. Cuse had over 500 yards vs Wake and I love Cuse but they should not so6 that vs a top 8 team! ACC is horrible not one team in that conference should be on this list.
— Les mitchell (@Lesmitchell19) October 17, 2021
Come on Danny really no Alabama? Most of the teams you have up there hasn’t played anyone yet. 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
— jamarius (@twin860) October 17, 2021
Bama and GA are the best two teams but thanks for playing
— Brett (@Butlebj) October 17, 2021
Alabama would beat Wake by 30.
— frost the entire pop tart already (@1JasonMitchell) October 17, 2021
If you have OSU over Oregon, then clearly winning doesn’t matter most.🤔
— Byron Raines (@byronraines) October 17, 2021
— UnadulteredYetRespectable (@Opinionsarenot1) October 17, 2021
— Salik Tanveer (@salik_tanveer) October 17, 2021
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