College football rankings: Oklahoma proves why it’s a legit CFP contender-ZoomTech News

Oklahoma proved itself not only a professional risk to win the Huge 12 title within the Sooners’ ultimate 12 months within the convention however as a professional School Soccer Playoff contender with Saturday’s assertion win in opposition to beforehand undefeated Texas.

Each applications getting into the sport undefeated and 5-0 for the primary time since 2008. The loser of that recreation in 2008 (Oklahoma) ended up taking part in within the nationwide title recreation. However that was within the BCS period, which additionally featured a North and a South Division within the Huge 12.

[Oklahoma takes big step: ‘We’re better in every area’]

Within the CFP period and with the round-robin schedule, the Longhorns can nonetheless discover a strategy to the Huge 12 title recreation and maybe get a rematch in opposition to the presumptive favourite on the midway level — Oklahoma.

For Oklahoma, although, the turnaround in Brent Venables’ Yr 2 has already been outstanding — a 6-0 begin after going 6-7 final 12 months, the Sooners’ first shedding season in almost a quarter-century.

Dillon Gabriel’s efficiency was spectacular on Saturday, as he grew to become the primary OU participant to file 250 yards and 100 yards speeding in opposition to Texas. He was solely outperformed by the OU protection.

The Sooners recorded 5 sacks and three takeaways within the win. The Sooners’ 12 INTs by six video games is tied for essentially the most by six video games by an Oklahoma group because the 2000 nationwide title group.

The Sooners are for actual.

Listed below are my High 25 rankings after Week 6.

1. Michigan (6-0)

Defeated Minnesota, 52-10

The Wolverines had two pick-sixes in a stifling efficiency in opposition to the Golden Gophers.

2. Georgia (6-0)

Defeated Kentucky, 51-13

The Dawgs led Kentucky 34-7 at halftime. It was the two-time defending nationwide champions’ first lead at halftime in opposition to an SEC opponent this season.

3. Ohio State (5-0)

Defeated Maryland, 37-17

Marvin Harrison Jr. led the Buckeyes to the win by sparking a 27-0 run within the second half. Harrison picked up 163 receiving yards on eight catches.

4. Oklahoma (6-0)

Defeated Texas, 34-30

OU QB Dillon Gabriel totaled 398 yards with two TDs in a press release win in opposition to the Longhorns.

5. Penn State (5-0)

Idle

The Nittany Lions play host to Massachusetts on Oct. 14.

6. Oregon (5-0) 

Idle

The Geese play at Washington on Oct. 14.

7. Washington (5-0)

Idle 

The Huskies will play host to Oregon on Oct. 14.

8. Florida State (5-0) 

Defeated Virginia Tech, 39-17

FSU tailback Trey Benson rushed for 200 yards on simply 11 rushes within the win.

9. USC (6-0) 

Defeated Arizona, 43-41, 3OT

The Trojans by no means seemed significantly good on this one, as they have been outgained 506-365 and have been gouged for 137 yards on the bottom by working again Jonah Coleman. Nonetheless, a win is a win, and Caleb Williams & Co. will probably be undefeated as they head to South Bend for a matchup in opposition to Notre Dame.

10. Texas (5-1)

Misplaced to Oklahoma, 34-30

Texas had a 300-yard passer (Quinn Ewers), a 100-yard receiver (Jordan Whittington) and a 100-yard rusher (Jonathon Brooks) however fell in need of the win.

11. Alabama (5-1)

Defeated Texas A&M, 26-20

Alabama QB Jalen Milroe recorded the primary 300-yard passing efficiency of his profession. Alabama WR Jermaine Burton caught 9 passes for 197 yards within the win.

12. Louisville (6-0)

Defeated Notre Dame, 33-20

Jawhar Jordan went for 143 yards and two touchdowns on 21 carries to assist stun the Irish.

13. North Carolina (5-0)

Defeated Syracuse, 40-7

UNC QB Drake Maye accomplished 33 of 47 passes for 442 yards with three TDs. WR Tez Walker caught six passes for 43 yards in his first recreation as a Tar Heel.

14. Duke (4-1)

Idle

The Blue Devils will play North Carolina State on Oct. 14.

15. Ole Miss (5-1) 

Defeated Arkansas, 27-20

Ulysses Bentley IV carried the ball 13 occasions for 94 yards and a TD to guide the Rebels.

16. Oregon State (5-1) 

Defeated California, 52-40

DJ Uiagalelei handed for 275 yards and 5 touchdowns in a shocking shootout.

17. Utah (4-1) 

Idle

The Utes will play host to California on Oct. 14.

18. Notre Dame (4-2)

Misplaced to Louisville, 33-20

The Irish have been held to only 44 speeding yards on 28 carries (1.6 yards per carry).

19. LSU (4-2)

Defeated Missouri, 49-39

LSU QB Jayden Daniels handed for 259 yards and rushed for 130 extra, accounting for 4 whole TDs within the win.

20. UCLA (4-1)

Defeated Washington State, 25-17

UCLA pressured 4 turnovers and rode quarterback Dante Moore to a win on 22 of 44 passing for 290 yards with a TD and two INTs. UCLA RB Carson Steele added 140 rush yards on 30 carries.

21. Missouri (5-1)

Misplaced to LSU, 49-39

Cody Schrader went for 114 yards and three TDs on simply 13 carries within the loss.

22. Kentucky (5-1)

Misplaced to Georgia, 51-13

Time for Mark Stoops’ bunch to regroup after getting a impolite awakening vs. the Dawgs.

23. Maryland (5-1)

Misplaced to Ohio State, 37-17

Led Ohio State 17-10 within the third quarter earlier than surrendering 27 unanswered factors.

24. Kansas (5-1)

Defeated UCF, 51-22

The Jayhawks rushed for 399 yards on 51 rushes with 5 speeding TDs.

25. Tennessee (4-1)

Idle 

The Vols play host to Texas A&M on Oct. 14. 

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

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