2025 School Soccer Rankings: Miami, Texas A&M Rise; Notre Dame Falls

Trailing 21-7 after one quarter on the highway, maybe it will’ve been simple, even anticipated, for Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton to fold in entrance of a hostile crowd that had been aching for a win in opposition to Kirby Good and the Bulldogs for almost a decade.

Given the beginning his counterpart, Joey Aguilar, put collectively to open the sport — 14-of-15 for 213 yards with two touchdowns — even Georgia followers would possibly’ve thought the sport was over. However Stockton and the Dawgs discovered a strategy to not solely come again to tie the sport, however to win it.

With the sport on the road, going through a fourth-and-6 with 2:32 remaining, Stockton stood tall and delivered a strike to wideout London Humphreys to tie the sport at 38-38. And from there, all of the Dawgs did was capitalize on the Vols’ misfortune to win the sport in time beyond regulation.

The SEC belongs to Georgia till somebody takes the crown from them. On Saturday, Tennessee made a bid for the throne, to topple the king, and it missed. That’s the mystique that Georgia enjoys, and that’s the reason it is without doubt one of the finest SEC groups in these school soccer rankings right this moment.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Ohio, 37-9

The Buckeyes loved a 300-yard passer in Julian Sayin, a 150-yard receiver in Jeremiah Smith and a 100-yard rusher in Bo Jackson, all whereas the protection allowed only one landing. In brief, Ohio State seemed just like the No. 1 group within the nation in its closing non-conference sport.

The revelation in opposition to the Bobcats, although, have to be Jackson, who has rushed for 207 yards on 17 rushes in Ohio State’s final two video games.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Northwestern, 34-13

The Geese had been outgained on the bottom by the Wildcats, 178-176, however that was as near defeating Oregon as Northwestern would come. The Geese completed the sport with no single penalty, transformed 7-of-11 third downs, and held Northwestern scoreless for the primary three quarters of the sport.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Tennessee, 44-41

Georgia fought again from a 21-7 first quarter deficit to defeat Rocky Prime on the highway behind a 300-yard passing efficiency from Gunner Stockton, who earned his first win in opposition to a ranked SEC opponent on the highway. He was helped by a dashing assault that completed with 198 yards on the bottom. The Dawgs put up 502 whole yards in opposition to the Vols.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated South Florida, 49-12

The Canes delivered essentially the most spectacular win of the weekend, dominating USF. Previous to this sport, the Bulls had been the one group to defeat two AP Prime 25 opponents this season. Now, Miami has matched that feat, and so they made it clear by Week 3 that they’re the perfect group within the state.

Carson Beck had an environment friendly sport, finishing 23 of 28 passes for 340 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. In the meantime, Mark Fletcher rushed for 120 yards on 16 carries.

Miami completed with 576 whole yards of offense within the win.

5. LSU (3-0)

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Florida, 20-10

The Tigers’ protection intercepted 5 passes by Florida QB DJ Lagway within the win, whereas the LSU offense struggled to maneuver the ball and rating. Working again Caden Durham rushed for 93 yards on 15 rushes, whereas quarterback Garrett Nussmeier completed with simply 15 completions on 27 makes an attempt for 220 yards with a landing.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Temple, 42-3

John Mateer accounted for 345 whole yards and three whole touchdowns. True freshman Tory Blaylock grew to become the primary Sooner operating again to hurry for 100 yards this season, serving to Oklahoma safe a fifth straight 3-0 begin to the season.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated UTEP, 27-10

The Longhorns earned a double-digit win regardless of a lackluster efficiency from quarterback Arch Manning, who accomplished simply 11 of 25 passes for 114 yards with an interception. Manning endured one stretch of 9 consecutive incomplete passes, although he accounted for 3 whole touchdowns. The sport in opposition to UTEP is the second through which Manning has did not go for a minimum of 200 yards this season.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Villanova, 52-6

Penn State didn’t permit a rating till the ultimate play, cruising to 3-0 on the season. The Nittany Lions have surrendered simply 17 factors by three video games. Up subsequent: Penn State faces Oregon in a rematch of the 2024 Massive Ten Championship.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Notre Dame, 41-40

Marcel Reed accomplished 17-of-37 passes for 360 yards with two touchdowns and an interception to assist Texas A&M win its first sport in opposition to a ranked opponent on the highway since 2013.

10. Indiana ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠(3-0)

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Indiana State, 73-0

The Hoosiers put up 680 yards of offense, 33 first downs and 301 dashing yards of their win over the Sycamores. Wideout Omar Cooper led the best way with 10 catches for 207 yards and 4 touchdowns, whereas quarterback Fernando Mendoza was almost excellent, finishing 19 of 20 passes for 270 yards and accounting for six whole touchdowns in opposition to Indiana’s FCS opponent.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Arkansas, 41-35

With quarterback Austin Simmons out with an ankle harm, Ferris State switch Trinidad Chambliss threw for greater than 350 yards and accounted for greater than 400 whole yards within the Rebels’ win over Arkansas.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Louisiana, 52-10

Sophomore operating again Ahmad Hardy rushed for 250 yards on 22 rushes with three touchdowns. Hardy has now rushed for 462 yards by three video games. The Tigers face their first ranked opponent at Faurot Discipline on Saturday in South Carolina.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Western Michigan, 38-0

The Illini have outscored their opponents 128-22 by three video games. They’ll enter Week 4 with a pivotal showdown in opposition to undefeated Indiana, which can look to show its top-25 credentials in opposition to equal competitors for the primary time this season.

Week 3 consequence: Misplaced to Georgia, 44-41

The Vols managed to place up 496 yards of offense with an impressive efficiency from switch Joey Aguilar, who accomplished 24 of 36 passes for 371 yards with 4 touchdowns and two interceptions. Regardless of leaping out to a two-TD lead by the tip of the primary quarter, the Vols fell in time beyond regulation after kicker Max Gilbert missed a discipline objective that may’ve sealed a victory for Tennessee in regulation.

Week 3 consequence: Idle

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Clemson, 24-21

Kicker Aidan Birr drilled a 55-yard discipline objective to seal the win for Brent Key and the Yellow Jackets — their first victory over Clemson since 2014. Haynes King completed with 319 whole yards, as Georgia Tech has now received eight of its final 9 video games in opposition to ranked ACC opponents.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Arkansas State, 24-16

Rocco Becht accomplished 14 of 25 passes for 265 yards with a landing and an interception, whereas operating again Carson Hansen rushed for 116 yards on 18 carries in a win that improved the Cyclones to 4-0 this season.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Central Michigan, 63-3

Michigan racked up 381 dashing yards and eight touchdowns on 55 carries in an announcement win with out head coach Sherrone Moore on the sideline. Freshman QB Bryce Underwood totaled 349 yards with three touchdowns and an interception, changing into the primary Michigan quarterback to hurry for 100-plus yards in a sport since 2013.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated South Alabama, 31-15

Jeremiah Cobb rushed for 119 yards and a landing, whereas quarterback Jackson Arnold totaled 192 yards and three touchdowns within the Tigers’ double-digit win. Auburn was dominant on third and fourth down, changing 7-of-13 third downs and all three fourth-down makes an attempt. They now head into subsequent Saturday’s highway convention matchup in opposition to Oklahoma with momentum.

Week 3 consequence: Misplaced to Miami, 49-12

Regardless of a 274-yard passing efficiency from QB Byrum Brown, the Bulls’ fairy-tale begin to the season was smashed to items by a Miami group that put up almost 600 yards, together with greater than 200 yards on the bottom.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Wisconsin, 38-14

Alabama QB Ty Simpson accomplished 24 of 29 passes for 382 yards with 4 touchdowns within the win. Huge receiver Ryan Williams caught 5 passes for 165 yards with two touchdowns. Williams has accounted for 243 receiving yards with three touchdowns on simply 9 catches in Alabama’s final two video games.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated South Carolina, 31-7

With quarterback LaNorris Sellers knocked out within the first half, the Commodores capitalized shortly, taking a two-touchdown lead into halftime and cruising to their first win over a ranked opponent this season. It was an announcement victory for Vanderbilt, signaling their emergence as a severe risk in a loaded SEC.

The win marked Vandy’s first highway victory over an AP Prime 25 group since 2007. The Commodores at the moment are 3-0 to begin the season, with every win coming by 20 factors or extra — a feat they haven’t achieved since 1930.

Quarterback Diego Pavia completed 18-of-25 for 177 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Oregon State, 45-14

Quarterback Behren Morton threw for 442 yards and 4 touchdowns within the Crimson Raiders’ victory. The win marks Texas Tech’s first 3-0 begin underneath head coach Joey McGuire.

Texas Tech jumped out to a 45-0 lead by the tip of the third quarter and completed with 513 yards of whole offense.

24. USC (3-0)

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Purdue, 33-17

Even with a climate delay, USC managed to get its first highway win within the Massive Ten on Saturday behind one other regular efficiency from quarterback Jayden Maiava, who accomplished 17 of 28 passes for 282 yards and added a dashing landing. Wideout Ja’Kobi Lane caught three passes for 115 yards, whereas the Trojan protection pressured three turnovers and held Purdue to simply 60 dashing yards.

25. Utah (3-0)

Week 3 consequence: Defeated Wyoming, 31-6

Devon Dampier led 4 straight landing drives within the second half and completed with 230 yards and two touchdowns by the air, whereas including a team-high 86 yards on the bottom. Ten completely different Utah gamers caught passes within the sport, led by Ryan Davis, who hauled in 10 catches for 91 yards.

RJ Younger is a nationwide school soccer author and analyst for FOX Sports activities. Observe him at @RJ_Young.

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