RJ Young
FOX Sports National College Football Analyst
In a season that appears suited to groups which have confirmed themselves to be good within the College Football Playoff period, however not ok to be one of many groups invited into what was a four-team event, they aren’t perennial powers like Ole Miss, Wisconsin, USC and Florida who’re making the most of the expanded subject.
Instead, it is the Indiana Hoosiers.
About BYU AND Iowa Statethis Indiana program could be essentially the most shocking contender on this season’s 12-team CFP subject.
Indiana is 8-0. Indiana has gained 9 video games solely twice in program historical past (1945, 1967). Indiana is 2 wins away from successful 10 video games for the primary time ever. And sure, Indiana has 4 video games left to take action.
With Oregon showing not solely as one of the best crew within the Big Ten, however in all the nation, it’s Indiana that has confirmed to be the Ducks’ largest problem, together with Ohio State AND Pen State.
With that stated, here is a take a look at my prime 25 rankings after week 9 of school soccer season:
1. Oregon (8-0)
Week 9 outcome: Defeated Illinois, 38-9
Since defeating Ohio State, 32-31, in Week 7, the Ducks have outscored opponents 73-9. Quarterback Dillon Gabriel threw for 391 yards and three touchdowns, additionally including a dashing rating within the Ducks’ victory.
2. Georgia (6-1)
Week 9 outcome: Laze round
3. Ohio State (6-1)
Week 9 outcome: Nebraska defeated, 21-17
The Buckeyes wanted to mount a fourth-quarter comeback to defeat the Huskers and keep alive within the Big Ten title hunt. Wideout Jeremiah Smith tied Cris Carter’s freshman document for touchdowns with eight, catching a 60-yard landing run within the victory .
Will Howard connects with Jeremiah Smith for a 60-yard landing, extending Ohio State’s lead over Nebraska
4. Pen State (7-0)
Week 9 outcome: Wisconsin defeated, 28-13
The Nittany Lions led Wisconsin 10–7 at halftime. After a 90-yard landing drive, PSU managed simply 45 yards on its subsequent 14 offensive performs. Drew Allar was compelled to depart the sport within the first half on account of damage and didn’t return within the second half.
That did not cease Penn State’s protection from imposing its will. The Nittany Lions took the lead again with a pick-six, and backup QB Beau Pribula noticed the Lions via to the top.
5. Texas (7-1)
Week 9 outcome: Vanderbilt defeated, 27-24
Quinn Ewers accomplished 27 of 37 passes for 288 yards with three touchdowns and two interceptions within the win. The Longhorns fended off a second-half comeback try by the Commodores, who’ve but to play a recreation towards a Power 4 opponent that did not lead to a rating.
6. Miami (Florida) (8-0)
Week 9 outcome: Defeated Florida State, 36-14
Despite Heisman contender Cam Ward’s buzzy first recreation of the season — 22 of 35 for 208 yards with zero passing touchdowns — the Miami Hurricanes managed a win towards rival FSU. Running again Damien Martinez wanted simply 15 carries to hurry for 148 yards with two touchdowns.
7. Clemson (6-1)
Week 9 outcome: Laze round
8. Iowa State (7-0)
Week 9 outcome: Laze round
9. BYU (8-0)
Week 9 outcome: Defeated UCF, 37-24
The Cougars by no means trailed the Knights on this one. BYU operating again LJ Martin rushed for 101 yards within the win. Martin ran for over 100 yards in consecutive video games for the primary time this 12 months. This season marks solely the second time since 1990 that BYU has began its season 8-0.
10. Texas A&M (7-1)
Week 9 outcome: LSU defeated, 38-23
Down 17-7 within the third quarter, Mike Elko felt he wanted a change. He referred to as up Marcel Reed, hoping the dual-threat sign caller might present a spark to the offense, and that is precisely what he did. Reed got here off the bench to run for 3 touchdowns within the second half and lead the Aggies to a formidable victory and preserve their undefeated document in SEC play intact.
11. Tennessee (6-1)
Week 9 outcome: Laze round
12. Indiana (8-0)
Week 9 outcome: Defeated Washington, 31-17
Indiana is 8-0.
Indiana might win 9 video games for simply the third time in its historical past and 10 video games for the primary time ever.
And Indiana has 4 video games to do it.
13. Our Lady (7-1)
Week 9 outcome: Navy defeated, 51-14
The Fighting Irish put collectively a definitive victory towards a beforehand undefeated opponent. Jeremiyah Love ran for 102 yards with two touchdowns on simply 12 carries.
14. Alabama (6-2)
Week 9 outcome: Missouri defeated, 34-0
The Tide bounced again from the loss to Tennessee to reclaim their defensive swagger with a blowout victory. In doing so, they dashed Mizzou’s hopes of incomes a spot within the SEC title recreation and the College Football Playoff. Jamarion Miller rushed for 2 touchdowns within the win.
15. LSU (6-2)
Week 9 outcome: Lost to Texas A&M, 38-23
Garrett Nussmeier threw three picks after halftime and the Tigers protection could not cease A&M QB Marcel Reed on the bottom. Nussmeier completed the sport with 405 yards and two touchdowns with a career-high three interceptions.
16. Boise State (6-1)
Week 9 outcome: Defeated UNLV, 29-24
Although Ashton Jeanty was held to simply 128 dashing yards on 33 carries, the Broncos wore out the rebels. Broncos protection sacked Hajj-Malik Williams six occasions and recorded an interception within the win.
17. Kansas State (7-1)
Week 9 outcome: Kansas defeated, 29-27
Avery Johnson threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, additionally including 67 yards and a rating on the bottom. Ultimately the Wildcats’ protection gave it its all, stopping fourth-place Kansas to maintain their CFP probabilities alive and safe their sixteenth straight win over their largest rival.
18. Pitt (7-0)
Week 9 outcome: Defeated Syracuse, 41-13
THE Panthers he picked off Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord 5 occasions, together with three picks within the first half. Pat Narduzzi has this crew enjoying elite stage protection, enhancing to 7-0 on the season.
19. Missouri (6-2)
Week 9 outcome: Lost to Alabama, 34-0
After shedding quarterback Brady Cook with simply minutes left within the first half, backup Drew Pyne struggled towards Alabama’s protection. He accomplished simply 6 of 12 passes for 42 yards with three interceptions.
20. Old girl (6-2)
Week 9 outcome: Defeated Oklahoma, 26-14
Without Tre Harris, the Rebels struggled to seek out an offensive catalyst, however their protection managed 9 sacks and two turnovers towards the Sooners.
21. SMU (7-1)
Week 9 outcome: Duke defeated, 28-27
Another week, one other win for the Mustangs. They’ve now gained 5 in a row, and this win got here towards a very good Duke crew in extra time. Brashard Smith led the way in which on the bottom with 117 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
22. Army (7-0)
Week 9 outcome: Laze round
23. Illinois (6-2)
Week 9 outcome: Lost to Oregon, 38-9
The Illini struggled offensively on this recreation. Despite making their technique to Oregon’s 2-yard line to open the second half, the Illini turned the ball over on downs.
24. Colorado (6-2)
Week 9 outcome: Cincinnati defeated, 34-23
Just because it has so many occasions this season, it was Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter’s present Saturday night time in Boulder. Sanders accomplished 25 of 30 passes for 323 yards and two touchdowns, each going to Hunter, who completed with a career-high 9 receptions for 153 yards. With the win, Coach Prime’s Buffs grew to become bowl eligible.
25. Marina (6-1)
Week 9 outcome: Lost to Notre Dame, 51-14
Navy turned it over six occasions in a loss to Notre Dame on Saturday. This is the sort of recreation the place you throw away the tape and transfer on. This crew remains to be undefeated in convention play.
RJ Young is a nationwide school soccer author and analyst for FOX Sports and host of “The Number One College Football Show” podcast. Follow him to @RJ_Young.
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