Welcome to the third version of the FOX Sports activities school soccer workers survey!
We have requested everybody — reporters, editors and extra — to share their ideas on which groups and gamers are transferring the needle throughout the nation.
As we method the house stretch of the common season, a few issues actually stand out, together with Tennessee's current surge. The Vols have made a speedy stand up the charts, inserting themselves squarely within the School Soccer Playoff dialog together with Georgia and Ohio State. And whereas these three are heavy favorites to make the playoffs, the workers is cut up on which group will seize that fourth spot.
Why the preliminary CFP rankings matter
Joel Klatt discusses how the rankings not solely construct every group's case, however influence recruiting and the best way perceptions are fashioned round every program.
One other main change from our final survey — and one completely associated to Tennessee's rise — is that the workers is way much less sure in regards to the Heisman Trophy race than it was simply three weeks in the past. Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud nonetheless leads the polling, however Volunteers QB Hendon Hooker got here inside a whisper of grabbing the highest spot.
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We'll verify in as soon as extra on the shut of the common season for an replace and to see if issues change. Listed here are the outcomes after 9 weeks.
What are your high 4 School Soccer Playoff picks so as after six weeks?
Notice: We awarded 5 factors for a first-place vote, 4 factors for second place, three for third place and two for fourth place.
1. Georgia (75 factors)
2. Ohio State (69)
3. Tennessee (64)
4. (Tie) Clemson, Michigan (12)
Additionally receiving votes: TCU (10), Oregon (2).
"I am choosing Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson and TCU. These 4 replicate the great, nice thought that each group within the CFP will stroll in undefeated and convention champions. I feel each being undefeated and league champ ought to rely for inclusion into the event to see who one of the best group within the sport is." — RJ Younger, School Soccer Analyst
"The Volunteers have wins over 5 opponents who have been ranked on the time these video games have been performed. That features the single-best results of the 2022 season, when Tennessee knocked off Alabama, 52-49, right away basic. The Vols have a résumé deserving of the highest spot." — Michael Cohen, School Soccer Author
"I am unable to keep in mind a time when you might make an argument for as many as seven or eight groups in just about any order for the CFP high 4. Tennessee has seemed mighty spectacular and has the standard résumé to match, which edges them out ever so barely in comparison with an Ohio State squad that has just one actual top-25 win. The one query with Georgia is the place amongst the highest 4 it ought to verify in, and TCU has one of the best mixture of ranked wins and steadiness on either side of the ball to lock up the ultimate spot." — Bryan Fischer, School Soccer Author
Ought to Clemson be on upset alert?
FOX Sports activities’ RJ Younger is joined by Michael Cohen to preview the most important matchups of Week 10 in School Soccer
Who're your high three Heisman candidates so as?
Notice: We awarded 5 factors for a first-place vote, 4 for second place, three for third.
1. C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State (78 factors)
2. Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee (76)
3. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan (25)
Additionally receiving votes: Caleb Williams, QB, USC (16); Bryce Younger, QB, Alabama (8); Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina (3); Max Duggan, QB, TCU (3); Bo Nix, QB, Oregon (3).
"Stroud performed mediocre soccer in opposition to Penn State and nonetheless managed to throw for 354 yards with a landing on the highway. And that's the worst soccer he is performed all yr. That ought to terrify each group the Buckeyes play in November, together with Michigan." — Younger
"Stroud has been criticized for subpar performances in opposition to Iowa and Penn State the final two weeks. However throughout these video games, he nonetheless threw for 640 yards, 5 touchdowns, and only one interception. In different phrases, the usual he is set is just increased than everybody else's." — Cohen
"Hooker has been implausible, and it's nonetheless wild to see he has a 52:4 TD-INT ratio since arriving in Knoxville, enjoying phenomenally within the massive video games the Vols wanted his finest on this season. Stroud has the numbers to go up in opposition to anyone and is simply marginally behind on my record, doing effectively with a supporting forged that is not fairly at full velocity. Corum is in a unique class, not solely as a operating again however by way of actually carrying the Michigan offense on a weekly foundation regardless of trying throughout the road at a stacked field on just about each snap." — Fischer
"Bryce Younger is my favourite NFL prospect of the Stroud-Hooker-Younger trio, however Stroud's outstanding numbers communicate for themselves in relation to the Heisman Trophy race." — Rob Rang, NFL Draft analyst
What's the most stunning group up to now?
The choose: TCU Horned Frogs
"What a job Sonny Dykes has completed with the Horned Frogs. There aren't many first-year head coaches who arrive in a Energy 5 convention and instantly begin knocking off ranked opponents left and proper. Dykes' group is two-thirds of the best way to doubtlessly crashing the School Soccer Playoff celebration." — Cohen
"When offensive guru Dykes took over as head coach at TCU, many people anticipated that their professional prospects on that aspect of the ball would flourish. However the protection continues to be enjoying with the grit that Gary Patterson helped make synonymous with Forth Price. And, as certainly one of six remaining Energy 5 groups with no loss, TCU has an actual likelihood at incomes a playoff berth. With 4 wins over top-25 groups — together with a resilient comeback in opposition to Kansas State — the Horned Frogs have already got the résumé to be a part of the dialog." — Rang
Additionally receiving votes: Tennessee, Illinois.
"I am unable to say anybody anticipated the Vols to be undefeated heading into November, and positively not with an offense that scores extra factors and a protection that permits fewer factors scored than 2019 LSU." — Younger
"Illinois. As a lot as all of us thought Bret Bielema may get the Illini circled, who may have seen him have a viable School Soccer Playoff path in 12 months 2 and the most effective defenses within the nation in addition? The reply is no person, even these in Champaign with orange-tinted glasses." — Fischer
Why TCU must be ranked increased
Joel Klatt breaks down why the TCU Horned Frogs need to be ranked increased than No. 7.
What's the most disappointing group up to now?
The choose: Texas A&M Aggies
"I listed Texas A&M on this area practically a month in the past, and nothing has modified my view since, with the Aggies shedding 4 consecutive video games. Texas A&M — which entered the season ranked No. 6 within the nation — is at present lifeless final within the SEC West at 1-4, and 3-5 general. Technically, Texas A&M is tied with Auburn. Contemplating that Auburn fired Bryan Harsin this week, Jimbo Fisher's seat cannot probably get a lot hotter." — Rang
"There is a good likelihood Fisher would have been among the many in-season dismissal crew have been his buyout not so giant. The Aggies are loaded with expertise throughout the board and sit lifeless final within the SEC West. It has been an abominable season for Fisher & Co." — Cohen
Additionally receiving votes: Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Michigan State, Baylor.
"The Baylor Bears gained the Large 12 final season and, even with some key losses, you anticipated them to be proper there within the operating to go back-to-back. Not solely have they misplaced three video games earlier than November, however the offense hasn't clicked such as you thought it could with Blake Shapen at quarterback — a transfer many noticed this offseason as a manner to assist enhance the group's ceiling. Mix that with a protection that's shockingly suspect and it has been fairly disappointing round Waco." — Fischer
"The Irish started the season as a consensus top-five program and have solely proven temporary indicators of that in a loss to Ohio State and wins in opposition to BYU, North Carolina and Syracuse — hardly what we thought Marcus Freeman's 12 months 1 would seem like." — Younger
Who's probably the most stunning participant up to now?
The choose: Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
"Nobody however nobody thought Hooker can be one of many males who may win the Heisman Trophy outdoors of Knoxville, and now it is all however assured he'll obtain an invite to the ceremony after averaging 292.3 passing yards per sport, with 21 TDs and only one interception since Nov. 13. 2021. Nevertheless, the emergence of his most prolific goal can't be ignored, as Jalin Hyatt has already damaged the college document for TDs in a season and had 5 in opposition to Nick Saban's Crimson Tide." — Younger
Additionally receiving votes: Max Duggan, QB, TCU; Bo Nix, QB, Oregon; Drake Maye, QB, North Carolina; Chase Brown, RB, Illinois; Michael Penix, Jr., QB, Washington.
"Is there anyone steadier and extra sturdy than Chase Brown? The 5-foot-11, 205-pounder leads the nation in dashing and has topped 100 yards in each sport this season. He is averaging 33 carries per sport in Large Ten play." — Cohen
"Drake Maye. The North Carolina QB leads the nation in touchdowns and regardless of beginning for the primary time, has simply three picks, too. He is been carrying the Tar Heels in a giant manner (doubtlessly to a division title) and appears manner older than a redshirt freshman. The throws he makes typically make you go 'wow' to the purpose the place he may very well be the primary general draft choose in 2024." — Fischer
"Maye tossed one landing (in opposition to Wofford) whereas serving as Sam Howell's backup final season. Expectations have been excessive, however for Maye to be at present tied for the nationwide lead with 29 landing passes via eight video games — after Howell threw simply 24 in 12 video games a yr in the past — underscores what a outstanding breakout marketing campaign he is loved for Mack Brown and the Tar Heels." — Rang
Which group or participant has the most important turnaround from earlier this season?
The choose: Oregon and Bo Nix.
"Bo Nix and Oregon are the dual reply. I recall pondering throughout that Georgia loss that possibly the Geese may very well be in greater bother than anticipated with the Auburn switch below middle and a very new teaching workers. As a substitute, they've established themselves as the category of the Pac-12 proper now and are rolling on either side of the ball." — Fischer
"There are a number of worthy candidates, however given how totally Oregon and quarterback Bo Nix have been dominated by Georgia in Week 1, and their unblemished document since, I can't think about a extra spectacular turnaround." — Rang
Additionally receiving votes: North Carolina; Jayden Daniels, QB, LSU; Sean Clifford, QB, Penn State.
"The Tar Heels misplaced a one-score sport to Notre Dame. That is one win from excellent with a Heisman candidate at quarterback in Drake Maye, who has put up higher numbers than C.J. Stroud, Hendon Hooker and Stetson Bennett this season — 333.9 passing yards per sport, 29 TDs and simply three INTs." — Younger
"There was uncertainty about how issues would go for QB Jayden Daniels after transferring from Arizona State to LSU, the place he is the primary signal-caller of the Brian Kelly period. However Daniels has seemed increasingly snug because the season progresses and had two A-plus performances in LSU's most up-to-date wins over Florida (349 passing yards, 44 dashing yards, 6 complete TDs) and Ole Miss (248 passing yards, 121 dashing yards, 5 complete TDs)." — Cohen
Does the Pac-12 have a path to playoffs?
Joel Klatt discusses the Pac-12 convention within the CFP rankings.
What's the finest rivalry in school soccer?
The choose: Michigan-Ohio State.
"Come on, this one's simple. No different rivalry options groups with this a lot historic significance to varsity soccer. Ohio State and Michigan are torchbearers." — Cohen
"That is one of the best alternative in years for 'The Recreation' to supply the nationwide champion — one thing that hasn't occurred since 2014." — Younger
"Even though I graduated from a unique establishment of upper studying within the nice state of Washington, I've totally loved the passionate Apple Cup rivalry my whole life. That stated, with all due respect to UW and WSU (in addition to the bitter rivalry Washington has with Oregon), one of the best rivalry in school soccer — and in sports activities — is "The Recreation" between Ohio State and Michigan. Like final season, this yr's showdown has nationwide implications, making it that rather more thrilling." — Rang
Additionally receiving votes: Auburn-Alabama, Military-Navy, Oregon-Washington, UCLA-USC, Texas-Oklahoma.
"There are such a lot of to select from that it is arduous to slender it down, however the default must be the Iron Bowl. Sure, Ohio State-Michigan at excessive midday in late November is particular, and I am at all times a fan of the soon-to-resume Texas-Texas A&M rivalry, nevertheless it's simply arduous to get previous how a lot Alabama vs. Auburn dominates that whole state one year of the yr and ends in a tension-filled sport that just about at all times has nationwide title implications." — Fischer
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Publish date: 2022-11-03 02:20:35
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