2024 college football rankings: Georgia, Ohio State remain on top; Notre Dame drops-ZoomTech News

How essential is the quarterback place in faculty soccer? Check out the highest 10 groups in my rankings this week. Every a type of groups nailed their beginning QB evaluations.

A kind of groups that took a giant leap this week is Tennessee. The Volunteers are an issue, and it is as a result of their redshirt freshman quarterback, Nico Iamaleava, is de facto good.

Iamaleava and the Vols scored 69 factors towards Chattanooga in Week 1. They scored 37 in three quarters towards No. 24 NC State in Week 2. It’s important to hit in your quarterback evaluations, or you’ll pay with early-season losses with typically embarrassing penalties.

Clemson missed on Cade Klubnik. The Tigers misplaced to Georgia in Week 1 and have dropped seven video games towards their final 15 power-conference opponents. Florida State missed on DJ Uiagalelei. The Seminoles misplaced to Georgia Tech and Boston Faculty.

Michigan has questions at quarterback, together with Alex Orji, and in return, has been compelled to show to a walk-on in Davis Warren. The Wolverines misplaced to Texas, their first defeat on the Massive Home in 4 years.

On the flip aspect, Syracuse hit on Kyle McCord. The Orange are 2-0 with a win towards the identical Georgia Tech group that knocked off FSU. Tennessee hit on Iamaleava, they usually appear to be the third-best group within the SEC.

With that, listed below are my high 25 rankings following a loaded Week 2 slate:

1. Georgia (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Tennessee Tech, 48-3

Tennessee Tech, that is what the cash is for — $550,000 to be a scrimmage opponent for the nation’s finest group to get a win on their schedule. And whereas this was that, holding the Golden Eagles to simply three factors nonetheless issues. That is the rationale Georgia will get to say its protection has allowed simply six factors in two video games this season.

2. Ohio State (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Western Michigan, 56-0

The Buckeyes led Western Michigan 35-0 at halftime. Final week, WMU led Wisconsin 14-13 within the fourth quarter. That is how massive the hole is between one of the best group within the Massive Ten and a program that initiatives to complete in its midfield.

3. Texas (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Michigan, 31-12

This one wasn’t that shut. 

The Texas Longhorns traveled to Ann Arbor and have become the primary program to annex the Massive Home for the primary time in 4 years, snapping a 23-game home-winning streak. Texas solidified itself as one of many three finest groups within the sport with this decisive victory towards the defending nationwide champs.

4. Tennessee (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated NC State, 51-10

Nico Iamaleava has entered the Heisman dialog. The Vols’ gifted QB is 3-0 as a starter. The offense has scored at the least 30 factors in each begin he is made, and he has been liable for at the least two touchdowns in every sport.

5. Ole Miss (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Center Tennessee, 52-3

Mississippi looks like 2021 Michigan. One among two packages which has but to play a soccer group exterior the 5A highschool classification within the SEC that we predict could be good.

The Rebels will play their first Energy 4 convention opponent subsequent week, and it is solely Wake Forest.

6. USC (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Utah State, 48-0

A shutout for USC’s protection? Yup. D’Anton Lynn’s protection held the Aggies to simply 190 yards of complete offense within the shutout, this system’s first since 2011.

Miller Moss and the Trojans are off subsequent week earlier than touring to Ann Arbor to play the defending nationwide champion Michigan Wolverines on Sept. 21.

7. Penn State (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Bowling Inexperienced, 34-27

Penn State paid Bowling Inexperienced $1.5 million to play at Beaver Stadium on Saturday. After trailing the Falcons 24-20 at halftime, the Nittany Lions discovered their offense. Working backs Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen every rushed for 100 yards within the win, whereas Tyler Warren added eight catches for 146 yards.

8. Alabama (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated South Florida, 42-16

Nick Saban was on the point of say this Alabama group cannot play on his discipline. They had been about to must play within the parking zone for the remainder of the yr. That’s till the dam broke within the fourth quarter when the Tide scored 28 factors.

The Tide led USF 14-13 for totally too lengthy. That does not encourage confidence that Bama will summon a win towards No. 1-ranked Georgia in two weeks. Wisconsin may give the Tide all they’ll deal with subsequent Saturday and benefit from an Alabama group caught trying forward.

9. Oregon (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Boise State, 37-34

All indicators pointed to Oregon’s matchup towards Boise State being a detailed one, and it was precisely that. Dillon Gabriel appeared good with 243 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and Evan Stewart lastly confirmed up. However Boise State operating again Ashton Jeanty ran throughout Oregon’s protection to the tune of 192 yards and three touchdowns.

The expertise is there, however this group nonetheless has loads of questions.

10. Miami (Fla.) (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Florida A&M, 56-9

Heisman contender Cam Ward adopted up one 300-yard passing efficiency with one other towards the Rattlers. The Hurricanes have topped 500 yards in consecutive video games and have the look of an ACC title contender.

11. Utah (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Baylor, 23-12

This sport wasn’t as shut because the rating makes it seem. 

The Utes have gained 32 of their final 34 and 27 straight towards unranked opponents. Nevertheless, they performed greater than half of this sport with out talisman Cam Rising after going up 23-0. He was seen within the second half with a bandage wrapped across the fingers on his throwing hand and in road garments. Utah doesn’t appear to be one of the best group within the Massive 12 with out Rising at QB.

12. Missouri (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Buffalo, 38-0

After scoring 28 within the first half — together with 21 within the second quarter — the Tigers managed to pitch a second-straight shutout and boast the nation’s finest scoring protection. The following level Mizzou permits would be the first it permits this season.

13. Oklahoma State (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Arkansas, 39-31

The Pokes trailed Arkansas 21-7 and had been held to simply 13 speeding yards on the half. Regardless of permitting a 400-yard passer in Taylen Inexperienced, a 149-yard rusher in Ja’Quinden Jackson, and 648 complete yards of offense, Oklahoma State discovered a strategy to win the ugly method. That is what championship groups do.

They’re going to must do it with out Collin Oliver, who is predicted to overlook the remainder of the season with a decrease leg damage.

14. Clemson (1-1)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Appalachian State, 66-20

Dabo Swinney’s Tigers put up 712 yards of offense towards Appalachian State on Saturday, 460 of which got here via the air. The Tigers led the Mountaineers 56-21 at halftime. That is taking your entire 55-gallon drum and pouring all of it on them.

15. Michigan (1-1)

Week 2 end result: Misplaced to Texas, 31-12

Michigan appears to be like lots just like the Massive Ten’s model of Florida State within the ACC: a group many thought was a high 10 group and maybe a shoo-in for the 12-team Faculty Soccer Playoff. The Wolverines appear to be they lack an id on offense with Davis Warren at quarterback, a scarcity of a bell-cow operating again, and only one bona fide offensive weapon in tight finish Colston Loveland.

Sherrone Moore has his work lower out for him. He wants Cade McNamara.

Michigan, it smells like 8-4 in right here.

16. LSU (1-1)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Nicholls, 44-21

The Tigers earned their first win of the season, however have but to beat a group within the FBS. Subsequent week, they’re going to face a South Carolina group that throttled Kentucky on Saturday, 31-6, in Lexington.

17. Kansas State (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Tulane, 34-27

Kansas State trailed Tulane 20-10 at halftime. In simply his second profession begin, Inexperienced Wave QB Darian Mensah threw for 218 yards within the first half — essentially the most by a Tulane QB towards an AP ranked opponent in 20 years. He threw for 342 within the sport, whereas operating again Makhi Hughe rushed for 128 on 21 carries, and broad receiver Mario Williams caught six passes for 128 yards.

Kansas State allowed 491 yards however performed clear offensively, committing zero turnovers and permitting zero sacks in a sport that felt prefer it was getting away from them till the ultimate quarter.

18. Oklahoma (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Houston, 16-12

Oklahoma is 5-of-26 on third-down conversions via two video games this season. Jackson Arnold and the Sooners struggled to maneuver the ball towards a Houston group that acquired spanked by 20 towards UVLV final weekend. 

19. Louisville (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Jacksonville State, 49-14

Like Ole Miss and Missouri, the Cardinals have but to beat a group exterior the 5A highschool classification, however their wins towards Austin Peay (62-0) and Jacksonville State (49-14) are sufficient to warrant the leap into the highest 25. With video games towards Georgia Tech, Notre Dame and SMU for his or her subsequent three, they’re going to have an opportunity to show they belong right here.

20: Syracuse (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Georgia Tech, 31-28

Kyle McCord has thrown for 350-plus passing yards and 4 TDs in back-to-back wins, together with a ranked win towards Georgia Tech, Syracuse’s first towards an AP ranked opponent since October 2022.

21. Arizona (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Northern Arizona, 22-10

Arizona appeared flat towards FCS Northern Arizona, however operating again Quali Conley didn’t. He went over 100 yards speeding on his first 12 carries.

22. Iowa State (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Iowa, 20-19

Iowa State kicker Kyle Konrardy earned a walk-off victory on a 54-yard discipline objective as time expired in regulation towards Iowa on the street, regardless of permitting Iowa operating again Kaleb Johnson to run for 187 yards. The win solidifies Iowa State as a Massive 12 title contender.

23. Nebraska (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Colorado, 28-10

The Huskers by no means trailed and led Colorado 28-0 at halftime. True freshman quarterback Dylan Raiola threw for 185 yards and a landing. Most significantly, Raiola didn’t commit a turnover — a stat that plagued Nebraska on this sport one yr in the past. The Huskers aren’t anticipated to face a ranked opponent till they journey to Ohio State on Oct. 26.

24. Notre Dame (1-1)

Week 2 end result: Misplaced to Northern Illinois, 16-14

It isn’t simply that Northern Illinois beat Notre Dame, 16-14, in South Bend. It is that the Irish paid $1.4 million for the privilege.

NIU put the shimmy within the shag. Notre Dame put the cash within the bag!

Which a part of Directional Illinois at house is like Texas A&M on the street? Make me perceive, Notre Dame.

25. Boston Faculty (2-0)

Week 2 end result: Defeated Duquesne, 52-0

Following a formidable Week 1 win over Florida State, Invoice O’Brien’s group ran everywhere in the Dukes, holding them to underneath 200 yards of complete offense. BC quarterback Thomas Castellanos is finishing 73% of his passes for 340 yards and 6 touchdowns via two video games.

The Eagles get set to journey to Missouri to tackle the Tigers subsequent week.

RJ Younger is a nationwide faculty soccer author and analyst for FOX Sports activities and the host of the podcast “The Number One College Football Show.” Comply with him at @RJ_Young and subscribe to “The RJ Young Show” on YouTube.

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