College Football Power Rankings Based on National Championship Odds (Georgia is Best Team in Country)

Following the chaos of Week 2, Week 3 held a bit more form with the top teams flexing their muscles against differing competition.

The biggest statement made was No. 1 Georgia, who opened SEC play in dominant fashion. Meanwhile, the likes of Alabama and Ohio State beat up on inferior non conference. What other moves were made across the country?

Let's take a look at the National Championship odds and power rank all the top 25 teams in the nation.

1. Georgia (+180)

The Bulldogs opened SEC play up with a bang, dominating South Carolina on the road, 48-7.

Stetson Bennett was lights out in the blowout win, completing 16-of-23 passes for 284 yards and two touchdowns, confirming that the Bulldogs are the No. 1 team in the country again.

Next game: Kent State

2. Alabama (+200)

It was business as usual for the Crimson Tide, who were near-50-point favorites on Saturday at home against Louisiana-Monroe. Alabama rolled, 63-7, behind a fantastic game from Bryce Young.

Young completed 13-of-18 passes for 236 yards and three touchdowns, but did throw two interceptions (keep an eye on that in Heisman conversations moving forward).

Next game: Vanderbilt

3. Ohio State (+300)

Toledo was no match for the Buckeyes, who won easily, 77-21 on Saturday. CJ Stroud strengthened his Heisman case with 367 passing yards and five scores in the win.

4. Michigan (+2000)

The Wolverines took care of business on Saturday ahead of conference play next week. Newly minted starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy looked great, completing 15-of-18 passes as Michigan ran over UConn 59-0.

Next week: Maryland

5. Clemson (+1000)

Clemson handled Louisiana Tech easily on Saturday, winning 48-20 behind a massive game from Will Shipley (12 carries, 139 yards, two scores).

6. Oklahoma (+5000)

The Sooners didn't fall into the post-Scott Frost Nebraska trap, rolling over the Conrhuskers on the road, dismantling their old rival 49-14.

Dillon Gabriel had a first quarter 61-yard touchdown run to set the tone for the game as Oklahoma looked the part of a Big 12 favorite, which they start next week in Norman against Kansas State.

Next week: Kansas State

7. USC (+1400)

Four touchdowns from Caleb Williams (two passing, two rushing) and 111 rushing yards from Austin Jones helped Lincoln Riley's Trojans cruise to their third win of the season over Fresno State.

8. North Carolina State (+15000)

The Wolfpack's stock continues to rise, as they took down Texas Teach 27-14 in Week 3. They are a sneaky candidate to win the ACC.

9. Tennessee (+6000)

The Vols dominated Akron, but the injury to star receiver Cedric Tillman could loom large as the season progresses.

10. Utah (+15000)

The Utes have rebounded well since their Week 1 loss to Florida, beating San Diego State 35-7 and holding them scoreless until the fourth quarter.

11. Texas A&M (+15000)

The Aggies' offense is still struggling, but they held Miami to just nine points in a big 17-9 victory after losing to Appalachian State in Week 2.

12. Oklahoma State (+10000)

BYE WEEK

13. Kentucky (+15000)

Kentucky held serve at home after the Florida victory, beating FCS foe Youngstown State 31-0.

The Wildcats remain firmly in the mix as an SEC contender and will be massive favorites in non conference play next week against Northern Illinois.

Next week: Northern Illinois

14. Washington (+20000)

15. Oregon (+15000)

Oregon's offense has responded nicely the last two weeks after being unable to score a touchdown against Georgia in Week 1.

The team is rounding into form ahead of PAC-12 play.

Next week: @ Washington State

16. Arkansas (+25000)

The Razorbacks didn't blow out FCS opponent Missouri State, but KJ Jefferson was solid again, throwing for 385 yards and two scores in the win.

17. BYU (+50000)

The Cougars got run off the field by Oregon on the road on the heels of a top 10 victory at home against Baylor last week, 41-20.

BYU's intense schedule lets up against Wyoming at home, but if the team wants to contend for a New Year's 6 Bowl they'll need to get their two star receivers Parker Nacua and Gunner Romney.

Next week: Wyoming

18. Penn State (+6000)

Penn State made it two straight seasons with wins against Auburn, this time on the road in convincing fashion. Penn State took down their SEC foe 41-12 behind a breakout performance from stud freshman running back Nicholas Singleton, who rushed for 124 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Next week: Central Michigan

19. Mississippi State (N/A)

Mississippi State couldn't hold their halftime lead on the road against LSU as favorites, sending them down the power rankings.

Next week: Bowling Green

20. TCU (+25000)

BYE WEEK

21. Miami (N/A)

The Hurricanes came up short against Texas A&M, losing 17-9 on Saturday night. The Aggies were expected to be a top team this season, so this isn't a bad loss for Mario Cristobal's squad.

22. Ole Miss (+15000)

The Rebels haven't been challenged all that much, but they have destroyed the competition in front of them, including Georgia Tech on the road 42-0 in Week 3.

Next week: Tulsa

23. Kansas (+50000)

How about those Jayhawks!

The Jayhawks picked up their second consecutive upset win on Saturday, this time at Houston in convincing fashion, 48-30. It appears that Lance Leipold has an offense in Lawrence this season.

Let's enjoy this while we last.

Next week: Duke

24. Minnesota (+20000)

Minnesota continues to throttle competition, this time Colorado 49-7 at home. On the year, the Gophers have beaten their three opponents a combined 149-10.

Next week: @ Michigan State

25. Wake Forest (+25000)

Wake Forest avoided catastrophe against Liberty, holding the Flames out of the end zone on a game winning two-point conversion.

With Sam Hartman back under center, Wake Forest is a distant threat in the ACC, and it starts next week at home against Clemson.

Next week: Clemson