The Submit’s school soccer rankings and Heisman watch following Week 5.
1. Alabama (5-0) (Final week: 2)
This was the Alabama we anticipated: Dominant regardless of shedding star quarterback Bryce Younger to a sprained AC joint in his proper shoulder, piling up 555 yards of offense in a 23-point whipping of host Arkansas.
2. Georgia (5-0) (1)
I dropped Alabama when it practically misplaced to Texas and its backup quarterback, so it’s solely honest Georgia falls after nearly shedding to SEC doormat Missouri.
3. Ohio State (5-0) (3)
Miyan Williams, Ohio State’s backup operating again, ran for 189 yards and 5 touchdowns in a blowout of Rutgers. Even their reserves are stars.
4. Clemson (5-0) (4)
DJ Uiagalelei has already thrown extra touchdowns (11) than he did all of final season (9), and he has been picked off simply as soon as. His development was notably obvious in wins the final two weeks over Wake Forest and N.C. State, when he notched eight touchdowns and not using a turnover.
5. Michigan (5-0) (5)
The serving of cupcakes continues for yet another week earlier than Michigan will get some precise checks, starting with undefeated Penn State visiting Ann Arbor on Oct. 15. The Wolverines’ 5 opponents are 11-15 on the season.
6. USC (5-0) (6)
The Trojans are 5-0 for simply the second time since 2006 and are averaging a strong 42.2 factors per recreation. Beat Utah on the highway in two weeks, and USC will start to be taken critically as a playoff menace.
7. Oklahoma State (4-0) (7)
The offense is ninth within the nation in scoring, the protection has begun to seek out itself after a rocky opener and quarterback Spencer Sanders is enjoying mistake-free soccer. It seems to be like a giant 12 months for the Cowboys.
8. Tennessee (4-0) (9)
It’s prove-it time for the Volunteers, back-to-back video games in opposition to LSU and Alabama. It’s a chance to announce themselves as true contenders for the primary time in what should really feel like an eternity in Knoxville.
9. TCU (4-0) (NR)
The largest shock within the nation, TCU introduced itself as a contender with its 55-24 walloping of Oklahoma. Oklahoma State’s go to to Fort Price in two weeks will create a nationwide highlight for each groups.
10. Ole Miss (5-0) (NR)
Lane Kiffin has received 19 of his final 24 video games at Ole Miss, and is off to his first 5-0 begin in Oxford regardless of shedding 14 starters off final 12 months’s 10-win crew. The controversial Kiffin is turning into one of many premier coaches within the nation.
Dropped out: N.C. State (4-1) and Kentucky (4-1)
Heisman Watch (in alphabetical order)
QB Stetson Bennett IV, Georgia
A poor efficiency from Bennett. A worse effort from Georgia. Neither might be proud of the ugly four-point win at heavy-underdog Missouri.
QB C.J. Stroud, Ohio State
The sophomore has thrown interceptions in back-to-back video games for the primary time since mid-September final 12 months, spectacular contemplating the frequency by which he drops again to go.
QB Caleb Williams, USC
After getting off the mat in a comeback win at Oregon State, Williams was again to obliterating an overwhelmed opponent, throwing for 348 yards and producing 4 scores in a beat-down of Arizona State.
QB DJ Uiagalelei, Clemson
No participant within the nation entered the season with as a lot stress after his dismal sophomore 12 months, and Uiagalelei has exceeded expectations, performing lately as he did as a freshman stepping in for an injured Trevor Lawrence. He’s made Clemson appear like a title contender and elevated himself into the Heisman race.
QB Bryce Younger, Alabama
All issues thought-about, Younger and Alabama acquired the very best information: The sophomore has a sprained AC joint in his proper throwing shoulder and received’t be out lengthy.
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