2025 School Soccer Rankings: Texas Surges Into High 10, Miami Slides

[ad_1] Survive and advance. Because the calendar turns to November and the primary set of School Soccer Playoff rankings are revealed on Tuesday, the packages which have stored their losses to a minimal nonetheless have an opportunity to earn an invite to the event.

With the postseason image taking form, groups like Texas, Oklahoma, Michigan, and USC stay within the hunt, their energy of document protecting them in rivalry. However for packages like Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Miami, it might take chaos to open a path to postseason soccer.

All of the whereas, the highest of the game stays unchanged — with rivalry video games and convention showdowns nonetheless to come back.

With that, this is a have a look at my High 25 rankings following Week 10 of the school soccer season:

Week 10 end result: Defeated Penn State, 38-14

After main 17-14 at halftime, the Buckeyes took management within the second half by scoring on three of their first 4 possessions. Ohio State QB Julian Sayin threw for 316 yards and 4 touchdowns, whereas broad receiver Jeremiah Smith caught a pair of landing passes.

Ohio State has now gained 9 straight conferences in opposition to Penn State.

2. Indiana (9-0) Week 10 end result: Defeated Maryland, 55-10

Three totally different Indiana gamers rushed for 80 or extra yards and a landing because the Hoosiers outgained the Terrapins 367-37 on the bottom. Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza threw for 201 yards and a landing whereas additionally including 24 dashing yards and a rating.

Curt Cignetti is now 20-2 over the past two seasons, which is the second-best mark of any coach with a single staff since 2000, trailing solely City Meyer's 22-2 document at Utah.

Week 10 end result: Idle

Week 10 end result: Defeated Florida, 24-20

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton accomplished 20 of 29 passes for 223 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, whereas wideout Zachariah Department hauled in 10 of these passes for 112 yards.

Kirby Sensible is now 8-2 in opposition to Florida throughout his time as Georgia's head coach. This was his fifth straight win in opposition to the Gators.

Week 10 end result: Defeated South Carolina, 30-14

The Rebels have opened the season 8–1 for the second time beneath Lane Kiffin, solidifying their standing because the SEC’s third-best staff and a powerful candidate for an at-large bid to the School Soccer Playoff.

8. BYU (8-0), Beforehand Ranked: 10 Week 10 end result: Idle

9. Texas Tech (8-1), Beforehand Ranked: 18 Week 10 end result: Defeated Kansas State, 43-20

The win marks the eighth of the season for the Purple Raiders. All of Tech’s victories have come by at the least 20 factors. In his first sport again from harm, Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton accomplished 21 of 32 passes for 249 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez elevated his profession complete of compelled fumbles to 13. The FBS document of 16 is held by former Buffalo and Los Angeles Charger Khalil Mack. Rodriguez at the moment leads the nation with seven compelled fumbles this season.

10. Texas (7-2), Beforehand Ranked: 16 Week 10 end result: Defeated Vanderbilt, 34-31

Texas quarterback Arch Manning returned from a concussion every week earlier to place collectively the most effective efficiency of his season. He threw for 328 yards and three touchdowns, together with a 75-yard move to broad receiver Ryan Wingo on the primary play of the sport.

11. Oklahoma (7-2), Beforehand Ranked: 17 Week 10 end result: Defeated Tennessee, 33-27

The Sooner protection capitalized on three turnovers, together with a fumble restoration for a landing by defensive finish R. Mason Thomas and two interceptions inside the remaining 4 minutes of the primary half.

12. Notre Dame (6-2), Beforehand Ranked 14 Week 10 end result: Defeated Boston School, 25-10

Notre Dame QB CJ Carr accomplished 18 of 25 passes for 299 yards and two touchdowns. Working again Jeremiyah Love ran for 136 yards and two touchdowns, and the Irish gained their sixth straight sport after dropping their first two video games of the season.

13. Vanderbilt (7-2), Beforehand Ranked: 8 Week 10 end result: Misplaced to Texas, 34-31

Regardless of a 365-yard passing efficiency with 5 touchdowns by Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia, the Commodores fell quick of their comeback bid in opposition to Texas. Pavia’s 408 complete yards had been probably the most by a Commodore in opposition to an SEC opponent since 2006 and probably the most in opposition to any opponent since 2015.

14. Georgia Tech (8-1), Beforehand Ranked: 11 Week 10 end result: Misplaced to NC State, 48-36

Georgia Tech QB Haynes King threw for 408 yards and two touchdowns, including 103 yards and two extra scores on the bottom. However it wasn’t sufficient, because the Yellow Jackets surrendered 583 yards to an NC State staff that had misplaced 4 of its earlier 5 video games.

15. Virginia (8-1), Beforehand Ranked: 23 Week 10 end result: Defeated Cal, 31-21

Virginia QB Chandler Morris threw for 262 yards, whereas working again J'Mari Taylor carried the ball 21 occasions for 105 yards and two touchdowns.

The Cavaliers are 8-1 for the primary time since 1990 and stay undefeated in ACC play.

16. Louisville (7-1), Beforehand Ranked: 12 Week 10 end result: Defeated Virginia Tech, 28-16

Louisville has scored 24 factors or extra in 22 straight video games, which is the longest lively streak within the FBS. The Cardinals are 26-9 via the primary 35 video games of the Jeff Brohm period.

17. Michigan (7-2), Beforehand Ranked: 20 Week 10 end result: Defeated Purdue, 21-16

Michigan working again Jordan Marshall rushed for 185 yards on 25 carries with three touchdowns to maintain the Wolverines in rivalry for an at-large bid to the School Soccer Playoff.

18. Missouri (6-2), Beforehand Ranked 15 Week 10 end result: Idle

Week 10 end result: Defeated Rice, 38-14

The Tigers have scored 20 or extra factors in 49 straight video games, whereas the protection has compelled a turnover in 25 of the final 29 contests. With the win, the Tigers stay tied for first place within the American Convention.

20. Pitt (7-2), Beforehand Ranked: NR Week 10 end result: Defeated Stanford, 35-20

Pitt recorded 5 sacks and three interceptions in its win over Stanford — the second time this season the Panthers have picked off three passes in a sport.

The Panthers have now gained 5 straight and sit tied for second place within the ACC, with their solely losses coming to West Virginia — which simply upset AP High 25–ranked Houston — and Louisville. Notably, the NC State staff that handed beforehand undefeated Georgia Tech its first loss is identical squad Pat Narduzzi’s Panthers beat 53-34 simply two weeks in the past.

21. Utah (7-2), Beforehand Ranked: NR Week 10 end result: Defeated Cincinnati, 45-14

Utah QB Devon Dampier threw for 213 yards and two touchdowns, whereas Utes WR Ryan Davis hauled in eight catches for a season-high 132 yards and a landing.

The Utes racked up 480 complete yards of offense, together with 267 on the bottom.

Week 10 end result: Idle

23. Miami (Fla.) (6-2), Beforehand Ranked 13 Week 10 end result: Misplaced to SMU, 26-20

The Hurricanes suffered their second loss in three weeks — a crushing defeat to an unranked opponent — and have become the primary AP top-10 staff to lose to SMU in Dallas since 1974.

24. USC (6-2), Beforehand Ranked: 25 Week 10 end result: Defeated Nebraska, 21-17

USC working again King Miller rushed for 129 yards and a landing as Nebraska fell to 0-8 in opposition to ranked groups within the Matt Rhule period.

25. North Texas (8-1), Beforehand Ranked: NR Week 10 end result: Defeated Navy, 31-17

North Texas ended Navy’s 10-game successful streak with an excellent effort to knock off the Group of 6's final remaining undefeated staff. The Imply Inexperienced have now gained three straight since dropping their solely sport of the season to a beforehand ranked High 25 opponent, South Florida.

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

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