RJ Young
FOX Sports National College Football Analyst
Indiana wasn’t a feel-good story in sports activities a lot for example of what is attainable on this new period of school soccer.
The Hoosiers received 10 video games for the primary time in class historical past and stay considered one of solely three Power 4 packages to be undefeated by means of Week 12 of the season. How IU and Curt Cignetti put collectively an unprecedented season shall be debated for years, if not investigated by teachers.
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But together with 2022 TCU, the Hoosiers are revealing what a brand new coach, an overhauled roster and a wholesome NIL collective may do for any program inside the Power 4. The highway to taking part in for a nationwide title has by no means been extra democratic , however incomes an opportunity Playing for a nationwide title throughout the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC stays one of the best ways to make sure your group exhibits up on the CFP not solely completely satisfied to be within the match however with a roster gifted sufficient to win it.
And that is what Indiana did.
While the competitors hasn’t been nice — power of schedule is within the triple digits — the Hoosiers have demonstrably overwhelmed everybody they’ve performed, and their comparability to frequent opponents solely fuels the concept Indiana can do extra , he can win extra. As the weeks go, the Hoosiers look increasingly more like a nationwide title contender and fewer like Cinderella on the ball.
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In two weeks towards Ohio State, they are going to display for the primary time whether or not they have come to take the crown or whether or not they are going to flip right into a pumpkin.
With that stated, this is a take a look at my prime 25 rankings after week 11 of school soccer season:
1. Oregon (10-0)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated/misplaced to Maryland, 39-18
Dillon Gabriel turned the FBS all-time chief in touchdowns (179) within the Ducks’ win, surpassing Houston QB Case Keenum for a file that has stood since 2011. The Ducks have received 14 consecutive video games in Autzen.
Dillon Gabriel units all-time FBS file with 179 profession touchdowns
2. Ohio State (8-1)
Week 11 outcome: Purdue defeated, 45-0
Jeremiah Smith broke Cris Carter’s file for touchdowns by a real freshman in a season as Ohio State’s protection pitched a second straight shutout. OSU’s protection hasn’t allowed a landing because the fourth quarter of the Buckeyes’ win over Nebraska.
Ohio State’s protection has allowed simply 23 factors in its final three video games after giving up 31 factors to Oregon in Week 7.
Purdue’s finest performs towards Ohio State
3. Texas (8-1)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Florida, 49-17
The Longhorns defeated a Florida group that was tied with Georgia within the fourth quarter only a week in the past. While Georgia noticed some DJ Lagway and Texas didn’t, the Longhorns’ decisive win towards a standard opponent does not cover the loss Texas suffered towards Georgia at house.
4. Indiana (10-0)
Week 11 outcome: Michigan defeated, 20-15
Indiana received 10 video games for the primary time in historical past and improved to 10-0 within the course of. Although the Hoosiers’ win towards Michigan was the primary by which they didn’t win by 14 or extra, it was sufficient to maneuver them into the highest 4 of this rating, because the Hoosier Daddies are considered one of solely three Power 4 packages which are undefeated .
5. BYU (9-0)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Utah, 22-21
This sport appeared over when Jake Retzlaff was sacked simply outdoors his finish zone on fourth-and-10 with 1:35 to play. But a defensive holding penalty gave the Cougars new life and a brand new set of downs. Eight performs later, Will Ferrin drilled a 44-yard subject objective and BYU saved its good file intact.
6. Tennessee (8-1)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Mississippi State, 33-14
Dylan Sampson rushed for 149 yards within the win because the Vols put together to journey to Athens, Ga., for what shall be a CFP elimination sport Saturday night time.
7. Pen State (8-1)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Washington, 35-6
The Nittany Lions responded to the loss to Ohio State by taking a 28-0 lead towards the Huskies at halftime. The Buckeyes and Wolverines are the one groups to defeat PSU within the Big Ten since 2022.
8. Our Lady (8-1)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Florida State, 52-3
The Fighting Irish outlasted hapless FSU, scoring 31 factors within the second half and dashing for 201 yards within the win.
9. Alabama (7-2)
Week 11 outcome: LSU defeated, 42-13
With their backs towards the wall, the Tide noticed Jalen Milroe flip in a classic efficiency, with 185 dashing yards and 4 dashing touchdowns in a decisive win at Tiger Stadium.
10. SMU (8-1)
Week 11 outcome: Laze round
11. Old woman (8-2)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Georgia, 28-10
The win was the primary for each Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss towards an AP Top 5 opponent. They had been 0-4 earlier than Saturday night time’s win.
12. Georgia (7-2)
Week 11 outcome: Lost to Ole Miss, 28-10
The loss marks the Dawgs’ first towards a group apart from Alabama since Nov. 7, 2020 (Florida) and places the Dawgs’ hopes for a CFP bid in jeopardy.
13. Miami (Florida) (9-1)
Week 11 outcome: Lost to Georgia Tech, 28-23
Despite one other 300-yard passing efficiency from Cam Ward, the Canes had been unable to return again towards the Yellow Jackets after falling behind by double digits. In earlier video games, the Hurricanes had proven themselves able to overcoming the same deficit, together with within the fourth quarter, however not towards a Tech group that has eradicated two top-10 packages this season.
14. LSU (6-3)
Week 11 outcome: Lost to Alabama, 42-13
The loss nearly actually places the Tigers out of rivalry for the SEC and CFP championship after topping the SEC standings simply two weeks in the past.
15. Army (9-0)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated North Texas, 14-3
In his return to the lineup, Bryson Daily rushed for 153 yards and each of Army’s touchdowns within the victory to increase the Black Knights’ profitable streak to 13 video games.
16. Texas A&M (7-2)
Week 11 outcome: Laze round
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17. Colorado (7-2)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Texas Tech, 41-27
The Buffaloes got here again from a 13-0 deficit to defeat the Red Raiders on the highway. With Kansas’ loss to Iowa State, the Buffs can earn their method into the Big 12 Championship with wins of their subsequent three video games towards Utah, Kansas and Oklahoma State.
18. Boise State (8-1)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Nevada, 28-21
Ashton Jeanty continued his Heisman hunt with 209 dashing yards on 34 carries in a win that strikes Boise State nearer to clinching the No. 1 seed. 12 within the CFP.
Boise State holds off Nevada
19. Washington State (8-1)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Utah State, 49-28
The Cougars’ solely loss got here to Boise State. With a bit assist, Wazzu may discover himself an unlikely CFP choice on Selection Sunday. If the Cougars received, they’d be 11-1, however their finest wins can be towards Texas Tech and San Jose State.
20. Clemson (7-2)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Virginia Tech, 24-14
The Tigers stayed in rivalry for the ACC title with the win and Miami’s loss. However, they are going to want a loss by Miami, who owns the tiebreaker, or a loss by SMU to get into the ACC title sport.
21. Missouri (7-2)
Week 11 outcome: Defeated Oklahoma, 30-23
The Tigers got here again to defeat the Sooners by committing 4 turnovers and sacking quarterback Jackson Arnold 3 times. The incontrovertible fact that the Tigers earned the win with out star quarterback Brady Cook makes it much more spectacular.
22. Kansas State (7-2)
Week 11 outcome: Laze round
23. Iowa State (7-2)
Week 11 outcome: Lost to Kansas, 45-36
After beginning the season 7-0, the Cyclones have dropped their final two video games to unranked opponents.
24. South Carolina (6-3)
Week 11 outcome: Vanderbilt defeated, 28-7
The Gamecocks have overwhelmed ranked opponents in consecutive weeks. And the three defeats all got here to ranked opponents.
25. Tulane (8-2)
Week 11 outcome: Temple defeated, 52-6
Along with Army, the Green Wave stays undefeated in convention play, with its solely losses coming to Kansas State and Oklahoma.
RJ Young is a nationwide school soccer author and analyst for FOX Sports and host of “The Number One College Football Show” podcast. Follow him to @RJ_Young.
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