Welcome to the real world, Alabama.

The real world is one where your team doesn't overwhelm everyone else and advance to the College Football Playoff every season. The real world is getting by without Nick Saban (he now works for ESPN). The reality is that they suffered two losses in the first seven games (that only happened once under Saban: in his first season in 2007).

The real world can be a tough place. Get ready.

The Tide's 24-17 loss at Tennessee is a devastating blow to Bama's conference title and playoff chances in the first year of the expanded postseason. And while the result didn't directly impact our top 10, the entire college football world is wondering: What's going on in Tuscaloosa?

First-year head coach Kalen DeBoer has major issues to address before back-to-back games against ranked teams Missouri (home) and LSU (away). The Tide play undisciplined football and make stupid mistakes (15 penalties on Saturday). These are things we are not used to from them.

Welcome to the real world.

Let's take a look at other events in the real world, shall we? And no, I'm not talking about the presidential election.

I'm talking about two Big 12 teams, BYU and Iowa State, that need incredible, game-winning final drives to stay undefeated. I'm talking about undefeated Indiana. And undefeated army and navy. Miami was also able to escape again and is now 7-0.

As is often the case, Saturday brought some wild moments. Like Missouri quarterback Brady Cook, who returned from a hospital visit midway through the game to lead the Tigers to a comeback victory over Auburn. Or how about the crazy series of events that unfolded in Austin during Georgia's dominant 30-15 victory over Texas?

For some fan bases, there was plenty of misery. At Maryland, Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans lost a third straight game and a fourth in five games (they blew their third lead in the fourth quarter). At Oklahoma, the Sooners are extremely poor on offense (they scored a total of 12 points in back-to-back losses to Texas and South Carolina). And Michigan suffered its third loss in seven games, ending all playoff chances.

This week's top 10 is perhaps the most difficult selection yet. A variety of teams with just one loss are vying to stay in the rankings or crack them. Someone has to be left out! Apologies to: LSU, Texas A&M, Illinois, Kansas State, Tennessee and Missouri. Maybe next time!

1. Oregon Ducks

This week: Beat Purdue 35-0

Next week: vs. Illinois

All the ingredients were there for the old trap game: a long road trip for Friday night's kickoff against a bottom seed after an emotional win in a top-five matchup. And yet the Ducks rolled. In fact, Dan Lanning's team suffered a roadblock for the first time in over 30 years.

2. Penn State Nittany Lions

This week: Bye

Next week: in Wisconsin

Is it time for Penn State-Ohio State yet?! No, it's not time yet. The Nittany Lions can't look past a Badgers team that's been playing better football of late. James Franklin may have his best all-around team in his 11 years as head coach at State College. But the hurdle has always been Ohio State and Michigan. Free from the prison that was once the Big Ten East Division, Penn State only has to play one of them this year. That's the good news. The bad news is that one (Ohio State) is 9-1 against Franklin over the last decade.

3. Georgia Bulldogs

This week: Beat Texas 30-15

Next week: Bye

Look, we get it. A team with a single loss is ahead of all of these other undefeated players. But Georgia's record (wins over Clemson and Texas) and strength of schedule (12th nationally) stand alone among the top 10 teams. The Bulldogs are a terror on defense and have enough offensive weapons to score against anyone. Danger.

4. Miami Hurricanes

This week: Defeat Louisville 52-45

Next week: vs. Florida State

The Hurricanes defense is completely exploited at times. And when we say “sometimes,” we mean often. But Miami has something few do: Cam Ward. The transfer QB is putting up Heisman-type numbers. He has thrown for at least 300 yards in every game this season and has scored at least three touchdowns in all but one game.

5. Ohio State Buckeyes

This week: Bye

Next week: vs. Nebraska

The Buckeyes got a much-needed week of rest after last Saturday night's heartbreaking loss at Oregon. Three ranked opponents compete in the last six games of the year. Don't worry, the Buckeyes have one of the most expensive rosters in football and are talented enough to win them all, capture the conference title and still secure a first-round bye to the expanded playoffs with a loss. Or they could stumble a few more times, miss the playoffs, and then watch their fans burn everything down in Columbus.

6. Clemson Tigers

This week: Defeat Virginia 48-31

Next week: Bye

QB Cade Klubnik's last three games: 73 for 108 for 922 yards, eight touchdowns and one pick. He is the engine that has led the Tigers to six straight double-digit wins since their season-opening loss to Georgia in Atlanta. The Tigers only play one ranked team in the regular season – a matchup at Pitt on Nov. 16.

7. Indiana Hoosiers

This week: Beat Nebraska 56-7

Next week: against Washington

The Hoosiers are a football school! At least recently. Indiana has scored at least 41 points in six straight games. The path is clear for first-year head coach Curt Cignetti to lead this team to the College Football Playoff. They are expected to be favorites in all remaining games except a trip to Ohio State on November 23rd.

8. BYU Cougars

This week: Beat Oklahoma State 38-35

Next week: at UCF

The Cougars survived a real scare from the Pokes on Friday night in Provo, needing a 35-yard touchdown pass with 10 seconds left from QB Jake Retzlaff. Head coach Kalani Sitake's team has won three one-score games this year. BYU gets three road games next month (UCF, Utah, Arizona State) that could very well make or break the season.

9. Notre Dame battles Irish

This week: Beat Georgia Tech 31-13

Next week: vs. Navy (East Rutherford, New Jersey)

It's not always pretty with the Irish, but they won for the fifth time in a row and are playing with one of the best defenses in the country. In four of those wins, they allowed 13 or fewer points. The game against undefeated Navy at MetLife Stadium is coming up.

10. Iowa State Cyclones

This week: Beat UCF 38-35

Next week: Bye

If you don't know who Rocco Becht is, do some research and you'll find out quickly. The Iowa State quarterback threw for 274 and ran for 97 on Saturday, including marching the Cyclones down the field for the game-winning 80-yard touchdown drive.

Dropped out: Texas (3)