School soccer rankings: Ohio State tightens maintain on No. 1

RJ Younger

FOX Sports activities School Soccer Analyst

Ohio State continues to point out me that it is the finest staff within the nation. 

With C.J. Stroud throwing for 354 yards, Marvin Harrison Jr. catching 10 passes for 185 yards, and J.T. Tuimoloau placing collectively one of the best particular person defensive efficiency by any FBS participant this season, the Buckeyes earned their first AP top-10 win of the season. On prime of that, they did it on the highway after falling behind by 5 early within the fourth quarter.

The Buckeyes squarely seem like a staff constructed for a nationwide title run, however there's a lengthy technique to go as we head into the primary week of the School Soccer Playoff choice committee rankings. 

And do not forget — Michigan nonetheless looms on the schedule.

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RJ Younger reacts to Ohio State's spectacular victory towards Penn State, together with an unbelievable defensive displaying from J.T. Tuimoloau.

1. Ohio State (8-0)

Defeated Penn State, 44-31

Turning a decent sport right into a blowout, courtesy of a 28-point fourth quarter in a hostile highway atmosphere? It would not get far more spectacular than that.

2. Georgia (8-0)

Defeated Florida, 42-20

The Bulldogs made a 28-3 halftime lead maintain up, thanks partially to the operating of Daijun Edwards, who gained 106 yards and two touchdowns on 12 carries.

3. Michigan (8-0)

Defeated Michigan State, 29-7

Issues received ugly within the tunnel after the top of this heated rivalry sport, however not earlier than Blake Corum dropped a dominant 177-yard efficiency. 

4. Tennessee (8-0)

Defeated Kentucky, 44-6

The Volunteers are enjoying protection now? That is an fascinating improvement forward of subsequent week's showdown towards Georgia.

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5. Clemson (8-0)

Idle.

6. Alabama (7-1)

Idle.

7. TCU (8-0)

Defeated West Virginia, 41-31

The Horned Frogs rallied from a four-point deficit within the second half to earn their first win towards the Mountaineers since 2017 and are off to their first 8-0 begin since 2015. Now, "Massive Midday Kickoff" is heading to Forth Value subsequent weekend.

8. Oregon (7-1)

Defeated Cal, 42-24

Bo Nix may simply be one of the best participant within the Pac-12. Towards a very good Cal protection, he hit 27 of 35 passes for 412 passing yards with three TDs and two INTs.

9. USC (7-1)

Defeated Arizona, 45-37

The Trojans stayed within the Pac-12 title hunt with the win as quarterback Caleb Williams accomplished 31 of 45 passes for 411 passing yards with 5 TDs.

10. UCLA (7-1)

Defeated Stanford, 38-13

Zach Charbonnet rushed for 198 yards and three touchdowns on 21 carries. 

11. Penn State (6-2)

Misplaced to Ohio State, 44-31

Although broad receiver Parker Washington performed top-of-the-line video games of his profession — 11 catches, 179 yards and a TD — the fourth-quarter avalanche from the Buckeyes proved an excessive amount of. 

PSU coach James Franklin is 1-10 towards top-10 groups and winless towards Ryan Day at Ohio State.

12. Kansas State (6-2)

Defeated Oklahoma State, 48-0

Okay-State wrapped the Oklahoma state championship with a skull-dragging of the AP-ranked No. 9 staff within the nation. The Wildcats beat Oklahoma and Oklahoma State by a mixed rating of 89-14.

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13. Ole Miss (8-1)

Defeated Texas A&M, 31-28

Freshman tailback Quishon Judkins put the Rebels on his again with 34 carries for 205 yards and a TD in a win towards the spiraling Aggies.

14. North Carolina (7-1)

Defeated Pittsburgh, 42-24

Drake Maye and the Tar Heels have quietly change into a remarkably good program heading right into a month that might see them enjoying within the ACC title sport.

15. Utah (6-2)

Defeated Washington State, 21-17

With out Cam Rising at quarterback, the Utes proved able to profitable on the highway towards a troublesome Wazzu staff.

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The Utes defeated Washington State on Thursday as backup QB Bryson Barnes, enjoying rather than Cameron Rising, handed for 175 yards.

16. Illinois (7-1)

Defeated Nebraska, 26-9

Chase Brown carried the rock 32 instances for 149 yards within the win. He has rushed for a minimum of 108 yards in each sport the Illini have performed this season. After dashing for 1,005 yards in 2021, he’s already gained 1,059 earlier than November.

17. Oklahoma State (6-2)

Misplaced to Kansas State, 48-0

Spencer Sanders and the Cowboys have some considering to do after being fully outclassed by the Wildcats. 

18. LSU (6-2)

Idle.

19. Tulane (7-1)

Idle.

20. Syracuse (6-2)

Misplaced to Notre Dame, 41-24

The Preventing Irish managed to upset an ACC program that began the season 6-0 only a week earlier than the Orange gave Clemson its hardest sport of the season.

21. Oregon State (6-2)

Idle.

22. Liberty (7-1)

Idle.

23. Kentucky (5-3)

Misplaced to Tennessee, 44-6

The Wildcats have been dismantled by top-of-the-line groups in faculty soccer. It simply occurs that two of the highest 5 groups within the nation are on their schedule — ouch.

24. Wake Forest (6-2)

Misplaced to Louisville, 48-21

The Demon Deacons dedicated eight turnovers within the second half of their loss towards the Cardinals — probably the most by an FBS staff in 15 years.

25. Texas (5-3)

Idle.

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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 on Twitter at @RJ_Young and subscribe to "The RJ Younger Present" on YouTube.

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