Ohio State misplaced once more Michigan, however probably the most impactful end result got here within the Atlantic Coast Convention in one other memorable weekend of faculty soccer.
Defeat no. 6 Miami's 42-38 rout of Syracuse opened the door for a three-loss Southeastern Convention staff (Alabama, Ole Miss or South Carolina) to sneak into the Faculty Soccer Playoff and threatens to of the ACC a one-bid league. No. 9 SMU (11-1) might be the one ACC staff to make the sector if it beats then-No. 12 Clemson, coming off a loss to South Carolina, within the ACC Championship subsequent Saturday.
The 2-loss Hurricanes are presently with out a win towards a CFP top-25 ranked staff and have benefited significantly from the committee on how robust Cam Ward and the remainder of the offense have been. Miami's title odds have dropped from +2600 after final week's win over Wake Forest to +35000 now, behind the likes of Colorado, BYU and UNLV.
That knocked Miami out of our grade pool — we solely grade groups with nationwide title odds of +4000 or higher — however there have been loads of different actions price contemplating. Beneath are how the title contenders fared within the closing week of the common season earlier than the convention championships.
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Word: A | Odds on the title: +350
Washington's poor offensive line didn't stand an opportunity towards Oregon's stout defensive entrance because the Geese manhandled the Huskies for 10 sacks and 16 tackles for loss in a dominating 49-21 win. No. 1 Oregon completed the common season an ideal 12-Zero and can now face Penn State in subsequent week's Huge Ten Championship. Oregon working again Jordan James had 99 yards and a couple of touchdowns to assist the Geese' offense, whereas the protection held Washington star Jonah Coleman to a season-low two yards at 9 ports. In a yr stuffed with parity and odd outcomes, Oregon continues to seem like one of the best staff within the nation.
Word: A- | Odds on the title: +420
Texas let Texas A&M linger late within the sport, however an important defensive efficiency was the distinction in a 17-7 win. The Longhorns had an incredible objective line drive late within the fourth quarter, stuffing Amari Daniels with a 4th-and-goal from the one-yard line to finish Texas A&M's possibilities of a comeback. Quinn Ewers had some shaky moments once more, notably throwing a pick-6 that gave the Aggies their solely factors of the sport, however when Texas' protection performs like that, it will possibly beat anybody. Quintrevion Wisner was additionally improbable, working the ball throughout Mike Elko's protection for 186 yards on 33 carries. Texas dominated this sport minus a pick-six and a blocked punt that put A&M deep in Longhorns territory.
Word: D| Odds on the title: +450
Georgia could be very, very fortunate to return away with a win towards Georgia Tech in an eight extra time battle. The Bulldogs benefited from a number of questionable calls late, together with recovering a fumble late within the fourth quarter that appeared like a fumble, to maintain their playoff hopes alive. The Bulldogs have proven they will take down a prime opponent like Texas No. three, however appeared nearly apathetic in different wins. Georgia's protection struggled to cease GT quarterback Haynes King on the bottom (24 carries for 110 yards and three TDs), whereas producing little worth in their very own working sport. If it stays the identical, Georgia will want much more from QB Carson Beck and its solid of receivers if the Bulldogs are going to make a CFP run.
Ohio State
Word: F| Odds on the title: +450
Ryan Day once more doesn't appear able to main Ohio State to a nationwide championship. That was clear in Saturday's depressing 13-10 loss to 7-5 Michigan to mark the Wolverines' fourth straight loss. Ohio State overloaded its roster this offseason, including costly, confirmed gamers like Alabama defensive again Caleb Downs and Ole Miss quarterback Quinshon Judkins in direct response to Michigan successful all of it final season. And but, regardless of being a 21-point favourite over Michigan, Ohio State gained't even be within the Huge Ten title sport as a result of Day and the Buckeyes blew it once more. Will Howard threw two interceptions, the working sport managed an anemic complete of 77 yards and the protection was roughed up late for the Wolverines to kick a game-winning discipline objective. Ohio State will nonetheless make the playoffs, however the head coach is holding onto expertise proper now.
Word: A- | Odds on the title: +1000
Penn State received off to a rocky begin, fumbling the ball on its first offensive play after which giving up a landing on Maryland's first. However it settled down from there for a convincing 44-7 victory over the Terrapins. Penn State held Maryland to simply 10 dashing yards within the first half — the Terps managed simply 72 complete — and harassed QB MJ Morris into three interceptions. Per week after struggling to a win over Minnesota, Penn State did what it wanted to do in a blowout over an overmatched opponent. Nicolas Singleton rallied properly with two touchdowns after his early fumble.
Word: B-| Title Odds: +1000
With USC main late within the fourth quarter, Christian Grey delivered the sport, a 99-yard interception return for a landing that snuffed out the Trojans' comeback efforts. Notre Dame added a 100-yard interception return for a landing on USC's subsequent drive for a 49-35 victory and all however a playoff berth. Notre Dame's protection had its fingers full as USC attacked Grey all through the sport and had 360 passing yards, however the Preventing Irish stepped up when it counted late. Notre Dame QB Riley Leonard led the way in which with two passing touchdowns and a dashing landing. Notre Dame appeared somewhat shaky towards the Trojans, however ought to profit from a possible playoff sport at house.
Word: B | Odds on the title: +1600
Tennessee appeared very shaky early as Vanderbilt jumped out to a 14-Zero lead simply 5 minutes into the sport, capitalizing on an early landing after which a brief discipline landing on a Dylan Sampson fumble the Vols' 19-yard line. Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava was prepared for the second although, scoring three touchdowns within the second quarter to offer the Volunteers a halftime lead they’d by no means relinquish. Tennessee's sluggish begins have given it bother up entrance and will rear its head once more on the flawed time, however the Vols held off a stable Vanderbilt staff and booked a (possible) journey to the Faculty Soccer Playoff. The protection additionally deserves credit score for the way it rallied from an early 14-Zero deficit.
Alabama
Word: C+ | Title Odds: +2300
Alabama misplaced the turnover battle Four-1, three of which got here from Jalen Milroe, however beat Auburn, 28-14, to offer Kalen DeBoer his first Iron Bowl win. Milroe's three turnovers (2 fumbles, 1 INT) contrasted together with his three dashing touchdowns completely encapsulated the latest Alabama QB rollercoaster expertise. The protection did an important job limiting Auburn's working sport to simply 98 yards, however nonetheless let the Tigers sit longer than they need to have. The Crimson Tide appeared useless per week in the past after a loss to Oklahoma, however Syracuse beating No. 6 Miami opened the door for Alabama to sneak into the ultimate playoff spot.
SMU
Word: A| Odds on the title: +3100
SMU capped off an ideal Eight-Zero first season within the ACC with a simple 38-6 win over Cal. Kevin Jennings threw for 225 yards and two touchdowns, Brashard Smith had 134 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, and the Mustangs held the Bears to simply 254 complete yards. SMU hosts No. 13 Clemson within the ACC Championship subsequent Saturday, and a win over the Tigers wouldn’t solely assure a playoff spot, however ought to result in a first-round bye. Rhett Lashlee deserves severe consideration for coach of the yr for the wonderful job he has completed together with his 11-1 SMU staff.
Word: A+ | Title Odds: +4000
Per week after dropping its largest check of the season towards Ohio State, Indiana responded properly in a 66-Zero throttling of hapless Purdue. Indiana QB Kurtis Rourke threw for 349 yards and 6 touchdowns, and the Hoosiers added one other 233 yards and three touchdowns within the dashing sport. Most impressively, Indiana allowed the Boilermakers simply 67 yards of complete offense, solely 13 of which got here on the bottom. It was the biggest win over an FBS opponent in Indiana historical past and, conversely, the worst loss in Purdue historical past.
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