The opening weekend of school soccer supplied outcomes that had been positive to shake up the rankings partly as a result of so many ranked groups performed one another. However whereas Week 2 supplied only one matchup between ranked groups, we’re positive to search out some modifications because of beautiful outcomes and a few regarding performances from these squads who entered the weekend ranked within the AP Prime 25 ballot.
No. 18 Oklahoma taking down No. 15 Michigan will definitely result in modifications, however our projection is that the Wolverines will not fall out of the highest 25 out of respect for the opponent and the character of the matchup. The identical can’t be stated for Florida, which boasted one of many extra gifted rosters within the SEC however will discover itself tumbling after a house loss to USF as a three-score favourite. It is a win that may propel the 2-0 Bulls into the highest 25 for positive but additionally result in big-picture questions for Billy Napier after the failed alternatives in opposition to an in-state foe from the American.
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Brad Crawford
Florida was not the one ranked crew to lose to an unranked opponent and never the one prime crew to look lower than spectacular in Week 2, so there may be the potential for loads of shifting within the rankings.
Here is how we count on the brand new AP Prime 25 to look on Sunday after Week 2 outcomes:
1. Ohio State (Final week — 1): Grambling’s coach indicated an consciousness of the sport that was about to unfold when talking with the media this week, so nobody, together with the Tigers, was stunned when Ohio State began rolling early. Julian Sayin was practically good with an 18-of-19 passing day that totaled 306 yards and 4 touchdowns (however one INT), and the Buckeyes put 70 on the board after being held to simply 14 in Week 1.
2. Penn State (2): The argument that Penn State is making for voters each week is that this is likely one of the greatest groups within the nation. That’s not what main 10-0 at halftime in opposition to FIU regarded like, particularly with a few of the execution points that contributed to the shocking margin. However after cleansing issues up after halftime and pulling away for a 34-0 win, we’re projecting Penn State will not get displaced from the No. 2 spot.
3. LSU (3): Any push to make LSU the No. 1 crew within the nation — one thing that three voters did declare final week — has probably cooled after a sleepy efficiency in opposition to Louisiana Tech. The Tigers held on for a good win however will not be making a run on the prime spot till there’s one other win final week’s in opposition to a prime opponent.
4. Georgia (4): If you wish to discover Georgia followers who’re pissed off with a decrease offensive output, yow will discover them. However when the opponent is Austin Peay the voters principally simply need to see a managed sport. Georgia by no means trailed, did not permit a landing and superior on to subsequent week for the primary large take a look at of the season in opposition to Tennessee.
5. Miami (5): No main modifications for Miami within the rankings after a 45-3 win in opposition to Bethune-Cookman, however the positivity continues for Carson Beck and his deal with of Shannon Dawson’s offense after a 22-of-24 exhibiting for 267 yards and a pair scores.
6. Oregon (6): It’s totally attainable that the sticker shock of 69-3 in opposition to an influence convention opponent can have voters shifting as much as No. 3 or No. 4. And for the reason that Geese acquired one first-place vote final week, there’s actual mobility to maneuver up ought to they seem within the prime two spots on extra ballots. Oregon has defeated its first two opponents by a mixed rating of 128-16, exhibiting no indicators of a regression because the 2025 crew takes purpose at one other Massive Ten title.
7. Texas (7): Arch Manning bounced again from his 2025 debut with 5 whole touchdowns in Texas’ 38-7 win in opposition to San Jose State. Manning himself pointed to some “sloppy” play that should get cleaned up, however Texas (and the voters) will take the win and transfer forward with more durable exams not he horizon.
8. Notre Dame (9): The Preventing Irish had been off in Week 2 and can be again in motion subsequent week at residence in opposition to Texas A&M.
9. Illinois (11): The ultimate rating will not point out how shut Illinois was with Duke for lengthy parts of Saturday’s early slate, however the Preventing Illini did what good groups do and make the Blue Devils pay for his or her errors. The ultimate result’s a 45-19 win that ought to fulfill the voters searching for Illinois to fulfill expectations of a crew making its case to be inside the highest 10.
10. South Carolina (10): The Gamecocks needed to take care of important climate delays in Columbia however pulled away for a snug win in opposition to South Carolina State.
11. Clemson (8): We’re projecting a drop within the rankings even within the wake of a win, as Clemson’s goodwill with the AP voters — the place the Tigers checked in two spots increased than the Coaches Ballot within the preseason — has probably eroded by two weeks. Clemson trailed 10-0 and needed to rally again to win 27-16 in opposition to Troy.
12. Florida State (14): No signal of a hangover from taking down Alabama because the Seminoles put themselves into the document books with the one of many highest-scoring efficiency in program historical past. Saturday’s 77-3 win is tied for the second-highest level whole in FSU historical past, trailing solely an 80-spot from the eventual nationwide champions in 2013.
13. Oklahoma (18): John Mateer met the second in opposition to a gifted Michigan protection, and the Sooners did their job creating sufficient strain on Bryce Underwood to ship one of many greater residence wins of the Brent Venables period.
14. Iowa State (16): The one 3-0 crew in America has two wins in opposition to energy convention opponents and continues to search out methods to out-execute its competitors in one-score video games. On one hand, Iowa State’s 16-13 win was harking back to many CyHawk Trophy video games previously, however it’s additionally indicative of a crew that is prepared for the one-score wars of Massive 12 play.
15. Texas A&M (19): There was some concern popping out of an in any other case sweat-free win in opposition to Utah State in that beginning quarterback Marcel Reed left the sport after an ungainly fall on a run. Mike Elko confirmed that the harm is just not critical, which is a giant deal contemplating the subsequent sport is a highway journey to South Bend to play Notre Dame.
16. South Florida (NR): The Bulls at the moment are 2-0 with two wins in opposition to groups the AP voters had ranked within the prime 25, so it is value contemplating that those self same voters will react aggressively to the win in opposition to Florida in The Swamp. Few groups have a greater mixture of two wins to start out the 12 months than South Florida, and Miami is up subsequent within the Bulls’ parade.
17. Ole Miss (20): It is clear that Mark Stoops has the recipe for dragging Ole Miss into the mud, however this 12 months the Rebels had sufficient solutions to keep away from a probably season-upending upset loss. The ultimate rating did not precisely match pregame expectations, however voters will not penalize the crew for a one-score win.
18. Alabama (21): Carrying a 42-0 lead into halftime was precisely what Kalen DeBoer wanted to do for the followers who turned out to Bryant-Denny Stadium for the house opener. Ty Simpson was sharp and the offense was methodical, offering a pleasant palette cleanser following final week’s loss.
19. Tennessee (22): On a day that featured a number of crooked scores, Tennessee joined the social gathering with a 72-17 blitzing of East Tennessee State. With 117 factors throughout two wins, it is clear Josh Heupel is comfy with the Vols’ new quarterback, Joey Aguilar, and now their top-25 bona fides can be examined within the SEC opener in opposition to Georgia.
20. Indiana (23): Curt Cignetti was fairly displeased with a number of features of Indiana’s season-opening win in opposition to ODU, and it is clear every week of apply had the Hoosiers taking part in with a little bit of a sharper edge in Week 2. Indiana did a greater job of ending drives and at one level had six straight possessions end in the long run zone for those who take out the end-of-half kneel.
21. Texas Tech (24): No main modifications for completely pummeling Kent State. The Pink Raiders had a 48-0 lead by halftime and cruised the remainder of the way in which to a 62-14 win.
22. Utah (25): The Utes broke into the highest 25 on the backs of a lopsided win that may have gone neglected by some voters due to its kickoff time, after which adopted that up with a lopsided win (63-9) that may have gone neglected by voters due to the opponent (Cal Poly).
23. Michigan (15): There will not be an overreaction for Michigan given the opponent and the setting, however the Wolverines are positively in that place for voters the place one other loss can have them on the surface trying in on the highest 25.
24. Missouri (NR): What an announcement for the Tigers, storming again from a sluggish begin to beat Kansas 42-31 in a renewal of their rivalry. Beau Pribula checked plenty of packing containers by way of bringing a spark to the passing sport, and the Tigers ran the ball successfully behind an offensive line that did a superb job of getting a push up entrance. Missouri has a good schedule and now gotten off to a powerful begin, and couldn’t solely break into the highest 25 however be set for an prolonged keep within the rankings.
25. Arizona State (12): There’s actually a case for Arizona State to drop all the way in which out of the rankings, however their place was so robust within the preseason it could be tough to see the identical destiny as Florida. The Solar Devils had been on the highway in opposition to an SEC opponent, so there could be sufficient forgiveness from the voters to remain contained in the consensus prime 25 however many citizens will drop the Solar Devils in favor of a BYU, Georgia Tech, USC or TCU.
Projected to drop out: No. 13 Florida, No. 17 SMU
