Listed here are The Publish’s school soccer rankings following Week 11:
1. Oregon (10-0) (Final week: 1)
It doesn’t communicate very extremely of the Massive Ten that in Oregon’s first yr within the league it has been challenged simply as soon as, by Ohio State. The Geese’ six different league video games have been determined by a median of 24.6 factors.
2. Ohio State (8-1) (3)
It’s all about Indiana in two weeks. A win and the Buckeyes maintain their Massive Ten title hopes alive. A loss, and the playoff is way from a assure.
3. Texas (8-1) (4)
The opponent, Florida, stunk. Nevertheless it was nonetheless important that Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers busted out for 5 landing passes and a season-high 333 yards by the air after some shaky performances.
4. Tennessee (8-1) (5)
The Volunteers are answerable for their SEC championship future. Win out, which would come with a victory on Saturday at Georgia, and they’ll play for the convention crown for the primary time since 2007.
5. Penn State (8-1) (7)
It was again to James Franklin’s candy spot: The mediocre underbelly of the Massive Ten. It stays to be seen if that shall be sufficient to get Penn State into the playoff with no main win.
6. Notre Dame (8-1) (8)
Solely two groups — Military and Ohio State — permit fewer factors per sport than the Irish. Even in Notre Dame’s lone loss, at dwelling to Northern Illinois, that protection solely gave up 16 factors.
7. Indiana (10-0) (9)
For the primary time in class historical past, Indiana has gained 10 video games, and the Hoosiers aren’t accomplished. A win in two weeks at Ohio State would all however assure a spot within the Massive Ten championship sport.
8. BYU (9-0) (10)
There’s some 2022 TCU magic with BYU. 4 wins by six factors or fewer and three wins when trailing at halftime.
9. Alabama (7-2) (NR)
This was old-school Alabama on Saturday night time at LSU: Speeding for 311 yards and never giving its opponent any hope of a comeback by forcing three turnovers.
10. Ole Miss (8-2) (NR)
Ole Miss did to Georgia what Georgia does to everybody else. It dominated the road of scrimmage, performed from forward and let its protection do the remaining.
Dropped out: Georgia (7-2) and Miami (9-1)
Heisman Watch (so as of predicted end)
RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
For the fourth time this yr, Jeanty ran for greater than 200 yards and for the fifth time scored at the least three touchdowns. A outstanding yr that would embody the playoff.
WR/CB Travis Hunter, Colorado
The Buffaloes are in place to succeed in the Massive 12 championship sport in the event that they win out two years faraway from a one-win season. The dynamic Hunter has been an integral a part of that turnaround.
QB Cam Ward, Miami
Ward was productive on Saturday, throwing for 348 yards and three scores, however Miami wanted brilliance from him. In the long run, the Hurricanes couldn’t escape once more, lastly shedding to Georgia Tech after a number of near-defeats this fall.
QB Dillon Gabriel, Oregon
Three landing passes in one other one-sided Oregon victory for Gabriel. He’s not going away.
QB Kurtis Rourke, Indiana
Rourke needs a visit to New York Metropolis as a finalist in a number of weeks? Beat Ohio State. That’s your Heisman second.
