Week 2 knee-jerk reactions: Chaos in high 25, drama in Boulder
In an action-packed faculty soccer Saturday, a number of top-25 groups fell whereas others survived. In the meantime, drama unfolded in Colorado because the Buffaloes have been picked aside by Nebraska.
Listed here are some knee-jerk reactions from the Week 2 slate:
Colorado’s one-sided loss to Nebraska might trickle down
What a distinction a 12 months could make. Final season, Colorado dealt with Nebraska reasonably simply (36-14), however the tables turned on Saturday and fallout from this recreation might considerably influence the season.
The Buffaloes trailed by 4 touchdowns at halftime and finally fell to the Cornhuskers, 28-10. Sacked six occasions, quarterback Shedeur Sanders left the sidelines with 2:00 remaining on the fourth-quarter clock, hinting at bother inside everybody’s favourite hyped-up program.
Michigan’s loss to No. 3 Texas might be an indication of issues to come back
Beginning the season 1-0, Michigan returned to earth after Saturday’s 31-12 loss to No. 3 Texas. In the meantime, this may occasionally solely be the start of a steep decline, with USC, Minnesota, Washington and Illinois on the schedule following a winnable matchup towards Arkansas State subsequent week.
Defensively, a perceived energy for the Wolverines, appeared something however towards the Longhorns, permitting 389 yards of offense. Likewise, a tough day for quarterback Davis Warren (22-of-33, 204 yards, one landing, two interceptions) has Michigan eager for the return of Jack Tuttle, however it would possibly already be too late.
Georgia Tech has inquiries to reply after loss to Syracuse
The No. 23 Yellow Jackets have been upset by Syracuse 31-28, leaving with a loss and extra questions than solutions.
They appeared out-classed for one half of soccer however mounted a late comeback that fell quick. What stays unanswered is that if Georgia Tech bumped into an underrated opponent or if the struggles to get stress on protection and discover consistency on offense have been who they’re.
No. 5 Notre Dame earned their destiny towards NIU
Notre Dame took a 28-point underdog frivolously and confirmed little urgency down the stretch, particularly within the second half, the place they both punted or turned the ball over in 4 of 5 possessions. Out-gained by Northern Illinois 388-286, the Irish additionally misplaced the turnover battle 2-0.
The loss is the third underneath head coach Marcus Freeman at dwelling as a double-digit favourite during the last three seasons, having fallen to Marshall and Stanford (2022). However this defeat might have proven the world that Notre Dame is a mediocre staff at greatest whereas probably ending their Faculty Soccer Playoff hopes earlier than they will get off the bottom.
Syracuse has a legit Heisman Trophy candidate
Syracuse posted a formidable 31-28 victory over No. 23 Georgia Tech on Saturday, paced by quarterback Kyle McCord. The senior completed 32-of-46 for 381 yards and 4 touchdowns, capping off back-to-back stellar outings.
By means of two video games, McCord has led Syracuse to a 2-0 file, passing for 734 yards (59-of-85) with eight touchdowns. It is nonetheless early, however after a dominant effort over a ranked staff, the Ohio State switch ought to be within the Heisman Trophy dialog.
A number of top-25 groups have been placed on discover
Whereas No. 23 Georgia Tech (Syracuse, 31-28) and No. 5 Notre Dame (NIU, 16-14) fell to unranked opponents, No. 16 Oklahoma State, No. 17 Kansas State and No. 8 Penn State have been practically victims.
Oklahoma State wanted not one however two overtimes to defeat Arkansas (39-31) in double-overtime.
In the meantime, Bowling Inexperienced was in line to attain a go-ahead landing late towards Penn State, however an interception with 4:16 left and a landing on the following play bailed them out. Likewise, Kansas State survived a scare towards Tulane, selecting off a move within the endzone with 5 seconds remaining to protect a 34-27 win after trailing a lot of the recreation.
