Michigan takes Massive Ten title
RJ Younger reacts to Michigan’s dominant victory over Purdue within the Massive Ten Championship Sport.
RJ Younger
FOX Sports activities Faculty Soccer Analyst
INDIANAPOLIS — On the Massive Ten Championship Sport at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Michigan Wolverines left little doubt that they’re one of many two finest groups within the sport.
Not solely did they defend their convention title, however they completed the season 13-0 for the primary time in program historical past. In addition they supplied additional proof that coach Jim Harbaugh’s squad is the perfect north of the Mason-Dixon Line.
Now, Michigan has earned an opportunity to avenge its loss in final 12 months’s Faculty Soccer Playoff to the eventual nationwide champions — and nonetheless No. 1-ranked — Georgia Bulldogs.
What stays to be seen is whether or not the Choice Committee feels the identical. If it does, is it additionally prepared to rank Ohio State and TCU among the many high 4 groups within the sport? We’ll know in only a few hours time.
RJ Younger reacts to Michigan’s dominant victory over Purdue within the Massive Ten Championship Sport.
1. Georgia (13-0)
Defeated LSU in SEC Championship Sport, 50-30
Stetson Bennett handed for 274 yards and 4 touchdowns in a breeze of a victory over the Tigers that wasn’t actually that shut. The defending champs have not misplaced since final 12 months’s SEC Championship Sport vs. Alabama, and have received 31 of their final 32 video games.
The Dawgs aren’t going wherever.
2. Michigan (13-0)
Defeated Purdue in Massive Ten Championship Sport, 43-22
Donovan Edwards rushed for 185 yards because the Wolverines did what they do — bodily maul their opponents. Are the Wolverines able to take a step ahead from final season and never simply attain the CFP, however win a sport?
3. Ohio State (11-1)
Idle
The losses of TCU and USC push the Buckeyes again into the highest 4, presenting a juicy CFP semifinal showdown.
4. TCU (12-1)
Misplaced to Kansas State in Massive 12 Championship Sport, 31-28, OT
The Frogs endured their first lack of the season, however not with no struggle from Max Duggan & Co., and never with out displaying the committee that they belong within the high 4.
RJ Younger wonders if TCU did sufficient this season to remain within the CFP.
5. Tennessee (10-2)
Idle
6. Kansas State (10-3)
Defeated TCU in Massive 12 Championship Sport, 31-28, OT
Deuce Vaughn rushed for 130 yards and a landing because the Wildcats took the Massive 12 crown.
7. Utah (10-3)
Defeated USC, 47-24 in Pac-12 Championship Sport
The Utes doubled up the Trojans, efficiently defended their 2021 Pac-12 title and knocked USC out of CFP competition in a single fell swoop.
8. Penn State (10-2)
Idle
9. Alabama (10-2)
Idle
10. USC (11-2)
Misplaced to Utah, 47-24 in Pac-12 Championship Sport
For the second time this season, the Trojans protection gave up greater than 40 factors and 500 yards of offense to the Utes, this time in a sport they as soon as led 17-3 in Las Vegas.
RJ Younger reacts to the Utah’s gorgeous win over USC within the Pac-12 title sport.
11. Clemson (11-2)
Defeated North Carolina in ACC Championship Sport, 39-10
Robust end by the Tigers, who obtained 279 passing yards from Cade Klubnik.
12. Oregon (9-3)
Idle
13. Washington (10-2)
Idle
14. Notre Dame (8-4)
Idle
15. Oregon State (9-3)
Idle
16. Florida State (9-3)
Idle
17. Tulane (11-2)
Defeated UCF in AAC Championship Sport, 45-28
The Inexperienced Wave are heading to the Cotton Bowl after a formidable run via the AAC.
18. UCLA (9-3)
Idle
19. South Carolina (8-4)
Idle
20. UTSA (11-2)
Defeated North Texas, 48-27
The Roadrunners misplaced to solely Houston and Texas this season.
21. Texas (8-4)
Idle
22. LSU (9-4)
Misplaced to Georgia in SEC Championship Sport, 50-30
The Tigers had a very good first season below Brian Kelly, however had been overmatched in opposition to the Bulldogs.
RJ Younger reacts to the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs blowing out LSU within the SEC Championship Sport.
23. North Carolina (9-4)
Misplaced to Clemson in ACC Championship Sport, 39-10
Drake Maye handed for 268 yards, however the Heels had been largely shut down within the ACC title sport.
24. Mississippi State (8-4)
Idle
25. Ole Miss (8-4)
Idle
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RJ Younger is a nationwide school soccer author and analyst for FOX Sports activities and the host of the podcast “The Quantity One Faculty Soccer Present.” Observe him on Twitter at @RJ_Young and subscribe to “The RJ Younger Present” on YouTube.
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