Faculty soccer Week 12: USC defeats UCLA; Oregon taking up Utah

Week 12 of the school soccer season has featured a number of thrilling matchups, and there is nonetheless extra the place that got here from as issues wind down Saturday night.

At present, No. 10 Utah is making an attempt to beat No. 12 Oregon for the third time within the final two seasons in a rematch of final yr’s Pac-12 Championship Recreation.

Earlier, Oklahoma obtained revenge in opposition to No. 22 Oklahoma State within the Bedlam Series after dropping to its arch-rival final season, and No. 7 USC outlasted crosstown rival No. 16 UCLA on the Rose Bowl.

Elsewhere, No. 4 TCU kicked a game-winning area aim in opposition to Baylor as time expired to remain unbeaten. Within the Massive Ten, No. 3 Michigan additionally rallied to beat Illinois within the last seconds and No. 2 Ohio State narrowly got here away with a win over Maryland. No. 9 Clemson throttled Miami and Texas dismantled Kansas on the highway.

Listed here are the highest performs from Saturday’s slate!

No. 10 Utah at No. 12 Oregon 

Geese go up

Oregon was first on the board when Mar’Keise Irving capped off a 10-play, 79-yard drive with a 10-yard landing run to open the sport.

Then, QB Bo Nix related with Biletnikoff Award hopeful Troy Franklin to increase the Geese’ lead.

Keep tuned for updates!

No. 7 USC 48, No. 16 UCLA 45

Bruins strike first

UCLA QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson took it in for the Bruins himself, giving the house group the early lead.

Then, he confirmed off his arm power for UCLA’s second first-quarter landing, a 30-yard bomb.

Closing the hole

USC gained some momentum within the second quarter, pulling inside three factors to maintain the Bruins shut.

Driving the wave

USC QB Caleb Williams discovered a rhythm forward of the break with one large throw after one other. That helped arrange another Trojans touchdown to maintain the Bruins inside arm’s attain as halftime approached.

New chief

USC took its first lead of the sport within the third quarter when Williams discovered Jordan Addison for a 35-yard TD.

All-out effort

There have been six extra touchdowns exchanged between each groups, as this one got here all the way down to the wire. In the long run, the Trojans sealed the cope with a late-minute interception as UCLA charged downfield.

Oklahoma 28, No. 22 Oklahoma State 13

Within the mud

Drake Stoops burned the person overlaying him and made a diving seize on the 1-yard line to arrange Oklahoma for the sport’s first rating.

Man of the hour

Sooners QB Dillon Gabriel tossed two extra touchdowns within the first quarter to place Oklahoma up 28-0, and Oklahoma State was by no means capable of finding its footing.

Texas 55, Kansas 14

Order up

Bijan Robinson plowed his approach into the top zone for a 2-yard landing run to get Texas on the board.

Then, the Longhorns’ star working again notched his second touchdown of the game, working untouched into the top zone to make it 14-0.

Double bother

Keilan Robinson took a display cross 15 yards for a straightforward landing to increase the Texas result in 24-0.

Star energy

Bijan Robinson accomplished the hat trick by working in for a 1-yard score as time expired within the first half. 

Then, he Longhorns’ standout broke a pair of tackles, stutter-stepped and turned on the jets for a 32-yard landing run, good for his fourth rating of the sport as Texas ran away with the win.

No. 2 Ohio State 43, Maryland 30

Spotlight reel

Ohio State’s star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. made the robust catch alongside the sideline whereas getting interfered with for a 30-yard acquire, which helped the Buckeyes take a 7-0 lead on the opening drive.

Terps on high on the half

Taulia Tagovailoa discovered CJ Dippre at the back of the top zone to present Maryland a 13-10 lead.

Blocked punt

After struggling to maneuver the ball following its opening drive within the first half, Ohio State obtained issues rolling within the second half by blocking a punt in Maryland territory. It was Lathan Ransom’s second straight sport with a punt block. Two performs later, Ohio State scored to go up 17-13.

Discovering their groove

With a number of accidents at working again, Ohio State turned to Dallan Hayden, who scored his second landing to increase the result in 27-13.

Taulia time

Maryland’s QB stored the ball himself and ran it in for the TD. The deficit was minimize to 27-21 following a profitable two-point conversion.

Three for the backup RB

Hayden added a 3rd landing proper after Maryland’s rating that briefly put the Buckeyes up by 12. The Terps, nonetheless, blocked the PAT and ran all of it the best way again for 2 factors to make it a 10-point sport. 

Shades of his brother

Tagovailoa razzled and dazzled on fourth-and-goal, scrambling all the best way to the sideline earlier than throwing a landing to chop Ohio State’s result in 33-30, but it surely wasn’t sufficient to spark a comeback.

No. 9 Clemson 40, Miami (FL) 10 

Cannot deal with DJ

DJ Uigalelei powered his approach into the top zone to increase Clemson’s result in 14-0 early on.

Extensive open

Clemson had its approach with Miami, as Luke Worth obtained vast open on the play-action cross on the aim line to make it 24-0 en path to a straightforward win at dwelling.

No. 4 TCU 29, Baylor 28

Booming early

Qualan Jones capped off Baylor’s opening drive by punching the ball into the top zone on a 10-yard scamper.

Floor sport robust

TCU QB Max Duggan has made a reputation for himself all season for the performs he is made along with his arm. Nonetheless, it was his legs that obtained the Horned Frogs on the board to even up the sport late within the first quarter.

Battling

Issues did not keep tied for lengthy, nonetheless, as Kelsey Johnson took the reverse and ran up area for a 2-yard touchdown to present Baylor the lead again.

Proper after Baylor scored its second landing of the sport, Duggan related with Taye Barber for a near-80-yard reception on the opening plan of the following drive that arrange Kendre Miller to run for a landing a number of performs later.

INT frenzy

Baylor tried to get a landing in proper earlier than halftime. However TCU defensive again Bud Clark had different plans, picking off a pass in the long run zone to maintain the sport tied going into halftime.

Then, Baylor obtained an interception of its personal after TCU’s star QB tried to go for the house run ball to interrupt a 14-14 tie. As an alternative, the Bears ended up with the ball.

TCU on high

The Horned Frogs took the lead for the primary time within the sport when Duggan threw a 26-yard landing cross to Gunnar Henderson, who was wide-open popping out of the backfield.

Bears again on high

After working one in earlier, Johnson made the robust seize on the aim line to present the Bears the lead originally of the fourth quarter. 

Then, Baylor RB Richard Reese pounded one into the top zone on for a 1-yard touchdown to increase Baylor’s lead, 28-20.

Mad scramble to kick for the win!

Emari Demercado bumped into the top zone with ease for the 3-yard score to chop Baylor’s result in 28-26 with simply over two minutes remaining, however TCU wasn’t capable of tie the sport as a consequence of a failed 2-point conversion.

TCU examined its kicker by calling a working play on third-and-long with simply 22 seconds left. Nonetheless, Griffin Kell remained cool, calm and picked up to nail the sector aim as time expired to present the Horned Frogs the win and preserve them unbeaten.

No. 3 Michigan 19, Illinois 17

Scorching begin

Michigan working again and Heisman hopeful Blake Corum juked a number of defenders on the sport’s opening play for a 35-yard acquire earlier than scoring later within the drive to place the Wolverines up 7-0.

Damage watch

As Michigan aimed to attain its second landing of the sport, Corum fumbled, grabbing at his left knee and remaining on the turf for a number of moments afterward earlier than strolling off the sector below his personal energy. 

Corum was cleared to return after present process checks on his left knee throughout halftime. He reentered the sport on Michigan’s second play from scrimmage within the second half and carried the ball for a 5-yard acquire.

That was Corum’s solely contact within the second half, nonetheless, leaving his standing for subsequent week’s assembly with Ohio State (Saturday, 12 p.m. ET, FOX) in query.

Night it up

Illinois lastly obtained into the top zone halfway by means of the third quarter when Chase Brown broke by means of the pile for an 8-yard score to make it a 10-10 sport. Then, Brown burst open for a 37-yard landing run that put Illinois up 17-10 and gave Michigan its first fourth-quarter deficit of the season.

Jake Moody nailed a 35-yard field goal to finish the comeback for Michigan.

BEST OF THE REST:

Upset alert!

Vanderbilt pulled off a 31-24 upset over Florida on Saturday, making it simply the second time in 32 video games the Commodores have overwhelmed the Gators.

No. 1 recruit making high performs

In shades of his school coach, Travis Hunter was scoring touchdowns on either side of the ball for Jackson State. The freshman had a pick-six earlier than making a powerful landing catch.

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