Georgia regarded mortal, and the Bulldogs' shut name at Missouri on Saturday prompted a change atop Joel Klatt's newest high 10 rankings.
The defending nationwide champions fell 4 spots, clearing the trail for Ohio State and its high-octane offense to take over at No. 1.
Kentucky, beforehand ranked sixth, fell out of Klatt's rankings after dropping to Ole Miss in Week 5, making manner for a brand new group to sneak into the No. 10 spot.
FOX Sports activities' lead school soccer analyst elaborated on his rankings within the newest episode of "The Joel Klatt Show," which options three episodes per week and affords distinctive takes and evaluation of the largest video games and storylines all through school soccer.
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Here's a have a look at Klatt’s up to date high 10 rankings following Week 5 of the faculty soccer season.
Joel Klatt: Why Ohio State is No. 1
Joel Klatt explains why Ohio State takes his No. 1 spot forward of Alabama, Michigan, Clemson and Georgia.
1. Ohio State (Earlier rating: 2)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated Rutgers, 49-10
Why they're ranked right here: Via 5 weeks of motion, the Buckeyes seem like an unstoppable drive on the offensive facet of the ball. While you mix that with a much-improved protection that's holding opponents to underneath 15 factors per sport, this Ohio State group has the look of a respectable nationwide championship contender.
Key stat: Miyan Williams' 5 dashing touchdowns Saturday tied the Ohio State single-game report. He joins Pete Johnson (1974) and Keith Byers (1984) as the one different Buckeye backs to have discovered the top zone 5 occasions in a single sport. With the win, Ryan Day’s report at Ohio State sits at 39-4, with a 23-1 mark at dwelling.
What's subsequent? The Buckeyes (5-0) will journey to East Lansing, Michigan to battle Michigan State (2-3) in Week 6 (Saturday, 4 p.m. ET).
2. Alabama (Earlier rating: 3)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated Arkansas, 49-26
Why they're ranked right here: Many anticipated Arkansas to offer the Crimson Tide a run for his or her cash in a Week 5 SEC conflict. Nick Saban's group had different concepts. Alabama cruised to a powerful 49-26 victory over the Razorbacks, regardless of dropping reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Younger to a sprained shoulder. Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for 206 yards and two scores within the victory. He appears to be like like the following nice again to return out of Alabama.
Key stat: Saban improves to 16-0 (together with the 2007 vacated sport) in opposition to Arkansas as Alabama's head coach. The Crimson Tide improved to 34-1 in opposition to the SEC East over their final 35 video games.
What's subsequent? Alabama (5-0) hosts Texas A&M (3-2) in Week 6 convention tilt (Saturday, 8 p.m. ET).
3. Michigan (Earlier rating: 4)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated Iowa, 27-14
Why they're ranked right here: The Wolverines confronted their first street take a look at of the season this previous weekend, and whereas it did not look fairly at occasions, Jim Harbaugh's group acquired it completed when it mattered most, leaving Iowa Metropolis with a 27-14 victory. Quarterback J.J. McCarthy continues to play excellent soccer, and Blake Corum (29 carries, 133 yards, one landing) appears to be like like a respectable Heisman contender.
Key stat: Michigan has totaled 32 dashing touchdowns throughout its final 9 video games, which is probably the most within the FBS over that span. The Wolverines had two dashing scores Saturday after the Hawkeyes had not allowed any dashing touchdowns of their first 4 video games.
What's subsequent? The Wolverines (5-0) play at Indiana (3-2) in Week 6 (Saturday, 12 p.m. ET on FOX).
Michigan's spectacular win over Iowa
Joel Klatt explains why J.J. McCarthy and Blake Corum are simply scratching the floor and why he believes Michigan is "very, superb."
4. Clemson (Earlier rating: 5)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated North Carolina State, 30-20
Why they're ranked right here: As Ohio State and Alabama proceed to dominate headlines, Dabo Swinney's membership continues to handle enterprise and is now 5-0 after a powerful top-10 win over NC State. DJ Uiagalelei appears to be like like a special participant than we noticed final season. The Tigers' beginning quarterback is finishing 65.4% of his passes and has thrown for 11 touchdowns in comparison with only one interception.
Key stat: With its victory over NC State, Clemson prolonged the nation’s longest energetic profitable streak to 11 video games. The Tigers additionally recorded their thirty seventh consecutive dwelling win, tying the longest dwelling profitable streak in ACC historical past.
What's subsequent? The Tigers (5-0) are headed to Boston School (2-3) in Week 6 (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET).
5. Georgia (Earlier rating: 1)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated Mizzou, 26-22
Why they're ranked right here: Georgia regarded like probably the most dominant group within the sport via 4 weeks, however the Bulldogs actually struggled in opposition to a Missouri group that was 6-7 final 12 months and 2-2 heading into Saturday's matchup. The defending nationwide champs rallied from 10 factors down within the fourth quarter and trailed all the sport till the 4:03 mark, when Daijun Edwards plunged into the top zone for the go-ahead rating. Nice groups discover methods to win video games, however this one wasn't fairly.
Key stat: Beneath Kirby Sensible, Georgia is now 47-3 vs. unranked groups, good for third-best within the FBS over that span behind solely Alabama and Clemson — together with profitable 20 straight and 42 of the Bulldogs' final 43.
What's subsequent? The Dawgs (5-0) play host to Auburn (3-2) in Week 6 (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET).
6. Oklahoma State (Earlier rating: 7)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated Baylor, 36-25
Why they're ranked right here: The Cowboys are an offensive juggernaut, placing up over 46 factors per sport and averaging practically 500 yards per content material via their first 4 video games of the season. Going into Waco, Texas and leaving with a victory over a ranked Baylor group proves that Mike Gundy's group is the true deal.
Key stat: Oklahoma State is 43-6 in its previous 49 video games when main at halftime, relationship again to Sept. 17, 2016.
What's subsequent? Oklahoma State (4-0) takes on Texas Tech (3-2) in Week 6 (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1).
7. USC (Earlier rating: 8)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated Arizona State, 42-25
Why they're ranked right here: Caleb Williams continues to be the engine driving the Trojans' powerhouse offense. Via 5 video games, the previous Oklahoma switch is finishing 67.3% of his passes for 1,402 yards and 12 touchdowns with only one interception. The Trojans' offense is electrical, and whereas the protection has struggled at occasions, it will not matter a lot if Williams and Co. proceed to place up these sort of numbers.
Key stat: USC scored 40-plus factors for the fourth time this season on Saturday. The Trojans have extra 40-plus level video games this season than that they had the final two seasons mixed (three).
What's subsequent? The Trojans (5-0) tackle Washington State (4-1) in Week 6 (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX).
8. Penn State (Earlier rating: 9)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated Northwestern, 17-7
Why they're ranked right here: Penn State held Northwestern to only 31 yards dashing, the fewest dashing yards they've allowed in a sport since 2019. Sean Clifford appears to be like assured underneath middle and the Nittany Lions' freshman working again duo of Nick Singleton and Kaytron Allen seem like one of many high tandems within the nation.
Key stat: Penn State has compelled 11 turnovers within the final three video games, which is probably the most in any three-game stretch since forcing 13 in 1996 (5 vs. Northwestern, 5 vs. Michigan and three vs. Michigan State).
What's subsequent? In a battle of unbeaten groups, Penn State (5-0) faces Michigan (5-0) in Week 6 (Saturday, TBA).
9. Tennessee (Earlier rating: 10)
Week 4 outcome: Defeated Florida, 38-33 (Bye in Week 5)
Why they're ranked right here: Hendon Hooker is among the most under-appreciated quarterbacks within the nation, finishing 72% of his passes with eight interceptions and never a single interception via 4 video games. We'll be taught much more about this group within the upcoming month because the Vols play No. 25 LSU, No. 1 Alabama, No. 13 Kentucky and No. 2 Georgia in 4 of their subsequent 5 video games.
Key stat: Tennessee has scored 194 factors via the primary 4 video games of the season and is ranked within the high 10 of the AP Prime 25 in back-to-back weeks for the primary time since 2016.
What's subsequent? The Volunteers (4-0) head to LSU (4-1) in Week 6 (Saturday, 12 p.m. ET).
10. Utah (Earlier rating: None)
Week 5 outcome: Defeated Oregon State, 42-16
Why they're ranked right here: The Utes have regarded unstoppable since that Week 1 loss to Florida. Kyle Whittingham's group has outscored its previous 4 opponents by a mixed mark of 184-43. They are going to be examined within the subsequent two weeks with a visit to UCLA, adopted by a house tilt with USC.
Key stat: Utah has gained 11 straight dwelling video games and 22 of its previous 23 video games at dwelling. The Utes enhance to 66-22 of their previous 88 video games when ranked within the AP Prime 25.
What's subsequent? The Utes (4-1) are headed to the Rose Bowl to tackle UCLA (5-0) in Week 6 (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET on FOX).
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