The SEC and Huge Ten are the 2 greatest leagues within the sport, and it feels just like the SEC has as soon as once more proven itself to carry the nationwide title favourite. Not simply because 5 of the highest six groups ranked listed below are from the SEC, however as a result of Michigan confirmed it may win in opposition to a ranked opponent within the Huge Ten whereas being one-dimensional, but additionally get beat soundly by an SEC group (Texas) on the identical venue.
Oklahoma proved to boast one of many nation’s high defenses, however the Sooners received beat by double digits at house as a result of the offense couldn’t maintain up their finish. Within the SEC, being one-dimensional does not result in wins. Within the Huge Ten, you’ll be able to beat a ranked opponent with a QB who is not a menace to beat you down the sphere.
With Georgia and Alabama set because the marquee matchup for Week 5, the query gained’t be whether or not one will make the School Soccer Playoff, however somewhat the place they are going to be seeded.
With that, here’s a take a look at my high 25 rankings following Week 4 of the school soccer season:
1. Georgia (3-0)
Week 4 outcome: Idle
2. Texas (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated UL Monroe, 51-3
In Arch Manning’s debut as a starter, the Longhorns outscored the Warhawks 21-0 within the first quarter. Manning completed 15-of-29 for 258 passing yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Texas working again Jaydon Blue added 124 dashing yards and three touchdowns within the win.
3. Ohio State (3-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Marshall, 49-14
Ohio State put up 569 yards of offense on simply 57 performs. Operating again Quinshon Judkins rushed for 173 yards on simply 14 rushes, whereas TreVeyon Henderson added 76 yards and two scores within the win.
The Buckeyes had 4 performs of 40 yards or extra go for touchdowns.
Marshall Thundering Herd vs. No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes
4. Tennessee (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Oklahoma, 25-15
Tennessee’s offense didn’t must do a lot to earn a win in opposition to a top-20 opponent on the highway. The Vols’ protection sacked Oklahoma quarterbacks 3 times and compelled three turnovers in a recreation the place its offense struggled to do a lot in any respect. Successful an unpleasant recreation in opposition to a top quality opponent is the mark of a nationwide title contender.
5. Ole Miss (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Georgia Southern, 52-13
Lane Kiffin’s Rebels haven’t performed a ranked opponent but. In actual fact, solely one of many Rebels’ opponents, Wake Forest, performs in a Energy 4 Convention. However Kiffin’s group has scored no less than 40 factors in each recreation it has performed and has allowed a complete of twenty-two factors scored by way of 4 video games forward of SEC play.
6. Alabama (3-0)
Week 4 outcome: Idle
7. Penn State (3-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Kent State, 56-0
Drew Allar hit 17 of 21 passes for 309 yards with three touchdowns in a decisive victory. The Nittany Lions outgained the Golden Flashes 718 yards to 67.
Kent State has now misplaced its final two video games by a mixed rating of 127-0.
Kent State Golden Flashes vs. No. 10 Penn State Nittany Lions Highlights
8. Oregon (3-0)
Week 4 outcome: Idle
9. Miami (Fla.) (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated South Florida, 50-15
Cam Ward left little question about who the perfect participant within the state of Florida is with 404 passing yards, three passing touchdowns and only one interception in a rout of a Bulls group that dragged Alabama into the deep water simply two weeks in the past.
10. Utah (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Oklahoma State, 22-19
Utah went into Stillwater and left with a win. And the Utes did it with Cam Rising sidelined because of harm.
They did it whereas holding Ollie Gordon to 42 yards on 11 rushes and whereas getting beginning QB Alan Bowman benched for a lot of the second half.
And so they did it with Micah Bernard dashing for 182 yards — probably the most by a Utah tailback in opposition to a ranked opponent since 2018.
No. 12 Utah Utes vs. No. 14 Oklahoma State Cowboys Highlights
11. Missouri (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Vanderbilt, 30-27 in 2OT
Missouri working again Nate Noel rushed for 199 yards on 24 carries in a nail-biting win in opposition to Vanderbilt.
12. Clemson (2-1)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated NC State, 59-35
The Tigers led the Wolfpack 45-7 at halftime. That is the second recreation in a row wherein Clemson has scored no less than 59 since scoring simply three in opposition to Georgia in its season-opener.
13. Michigan (3-1)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated USC, 27-24
It is not that Kalel Mullings rushed for 159 yards on 17 carries. It is that Alex Orji completed simply 7-of-12 for 32 yards passing within the win.
14. Illinois (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Nebraska, 31-24 in OT
Illinois QB Luke Altmyer threw for 215 yards and 4 touchdowns to steer the Illini to their first 4-0 begin since 2011 and their second win in opposition to a ranked group in the identical season since 2007.
No. 24 Illinois Preventing Illini vs. No. 22 Nebraska Cornhuskers Highlights
15. Iowa State (3-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Arkansas State, 52-7
This is similar Arkansas State group that Michigan beat 28-18 one week earlier. The Cyclones are a reliable Huge 12 title contender.
16. USC (2-1)
Week 4 outcome: Misplaced to Michigan, 27-24
Miller Moss threw the ball 51 occasions for 283 yards within the loss. The Trojans seemed much-improved on protection by way of their first three weeks, however with the sport on the road, and figuring out Michigan wished to run the ball, D’Anton Lynn’s unit could not get a cease. USC gave up 290 yards on the bottom and received beat by a group who could not throw the ball with a catapult.
17. Oklahoma (3-1)
Week 4 outcome: Misplaced to Tennessee, 25-15
Oklahoma coach Brent Venables was compelled to tug beginning quarterback Jackson Arnold within the second quarter after he threw an interception and fumbled the ball contained in the Tennessee purple zone. He completed 7-of-16 for 54 yards with two turnovers and two sacks. The protection, nonetheless, held an offense that was averaging 63.9 factors per recreation this season to simply 25.
18. BYU (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Kansas State, 38-9
Regardless of giving up 224 dashing yards and 130 extra yards than they may muster, the Cougars throttled the Wildcats at house for his or her first win in opposition to a ranked opponent this season.
19. LSU (3-1)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated UCLA, 34-17
Garrett Nussmeier threw for 352 yards with three touchdowns within the Tigers’ win over the Bruins. The redshirt junior QB has thrown for 300-plus yards in three of LSU’s 4 video games this season. Within the one recreation he did not throw for 300-plus – a 36-33 win at South Carolina – he threw for 285 and two touchdowns.
20. Louisville (3-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Georgia Tech, 31-19
Tyler Shough accomplished 13 of 19 passes for 269 yards within the win. Louisville has gained 13 of its first 15 regular-season video games within the Jeff Brohm period.
21. Oklahoma State (3-1)
Week 4 outcome: Misplaced to Utah, 22-19
This can be a good Oklahoma State group, however going up in opposition to Kyle Whittingham and that Utah protection is not any straightforward activity. After being benched following an ineffective first half, QB Alan Bowman returned halfway by way of the fourth quarter and threw for 2 touchdowns, however it wasn’t sufficient because the Pokes suffered their first lack of the season.
22. Notre Dame (3-1)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Miami (OH), 28-3
Riley Leonard handed for 154 yards and a landing, whereas additionally including 143 yards and two scores on the bottom. Notre Dame’s protection has given up a complete of 10 factors in its final two outings.
23. Washington State (4-0)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated San Jose State, 54-52
Jake Dickert’s group is 4-0 following a high-scoring victory over San Jose State. Sophomore QB John Mateer has been a breakout star by way of the primary 4 weeks of the season. He was excellent on Friday, throwing for 390 yards and 4 touchdowns, whereas including one other 111 yards and a rating on the bottom.
24. UNLV (3-0)
Week 4 outcome: Idle
25. Kansas State (3-1)
Week 4 outcome: Misplaced to BYU, 38-9
There isn’t any method round it – this was an unpleasant loss for Chris Klieman’s group. The Wildcats outgained the Cougars in complete yardage, however it was the group’s three turnovers that value them on this recreation.
RJ Younger is a nationwide faculty soccer author and analyst for FOX Sports activities and the host of the podcast “The Quantity One School Soccer Present.” Comply with him at @RJ_Young and subscribe to “The RJ Younger Present” on YouTube.
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