2024 college football rankings: Georgia, Ohio State remain on top; Notre Dame drops

How important is the quarterback position in college football? Take a look at the top 10 teams in my rankings this week. Each one of those teams nailed their starting QB evaluations.

One of those teams that took a big leap this week is Tennessee. The Volunteers are a problem, and it's because their redshirt freshman quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, is really good.

Iamaleava and the Vols scored 69 points against Chattanooga in Week 1. They scored 37 in three quarters against No. 24 NC State in Week 2. You have to hit on your quarterback evaluations, or you will pay with early-season losses with sometimes embarrassing consequences.

Clemson missed on Cade Klubnik. The Tigers lost to Georgia in Week 1 and have dropped seven games against their last 15 power-conference opponents. Florida State missed on DJ Uiagalelei. The Seminoles lost to Georgia Tech and Boston College.

Michigan has questions at quarterback, including Alex Orji, and in return, has been forced to turn to a walk-on in Davis Warren. The Wolverines lost to Texas, their first defeat at the Big House in four years.

On the flip side, Syracuse hit on Kyle McCord. The Orange are 2-0 with a win against the same Georgia Tech team that knocked off FSU. Tennessee hit on Iamaleava, and they look like the third-best team in the SEC.

With that, here are my top 25 rankings following a loaded Week 2 slate:

1. Georgia (2-0)

Week 2 result: Defeated Tennessee Tech, 48-3

Tennessee Tech, that's what the money is for — $550,000 to be a scrimmage opponent for the nation's best team to get a win on their schedule. And while this was that, holding the Golden Eagles to just three points still matters. That's the reason Georgia gets to say its defense has allowed just six points in