The Georgia Bulldogs ended the 41 12 months drought after they beat Alabama in final 12 months’s nationwide championship sport.
However 15 contributors from that crew are actually gone, having been chosen in April’s NFL draft. The Bulldogs might want to reload, which, due to stellar recruiting by Kirby Good shouldn’t be a problem for the 2022 squad.
Although we’re nonetheless months away from the 2022 faculty soccer season, issues are beginning to take form with spring observe behind us and the switch portal scaling down. With that mentioned, USA TODAY has launched its newest prime 25 take care of spring ball, and the Georgia Bulldogs truly moved up one spot since Erick Smith’s unique rankings earlier within the offseason.
Right here’s a take a look at USA TODAY’s top-ten rankings for the 2022 season:
10
NC State Wolfpack
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
Not Ranked
Final Season’s Document
9-3 (6-2)
9
BYU Cougars
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 13 (+4)
Final Season’s Document
10-3
8
Texas A&M Aggies
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 5 (-3)
Final Season’s Document
8-4 (4-4)
7
Michigan Wolverines
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 8 (+1)
Final Season’s Document
12-2 (8-1)
6
Utah Utes
Utah Utes gamers honor a pair of fallen teammates throughout the fourth quarter of the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2022. Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch
Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 7 (+1)
Final Season’s Document
10-4 (8-1)
5
Clemson Tigers
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 4 (-1)
Final Season’s Document
10-3 (6-2)
4
Oklahoma Sooners
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 5 (+1)
Final Season’s Document
11-2 (7-2)
3
Ohio State Buckeyes
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 2 (-1)
Final Season’s Document
11-2 (8-1)
2
Georgia Bulldogs
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 3 (+1)
Final Season’s Document
14-1 (8-0)
What USA TODAY mentioned:
Quarterback uncertainty loomed till Stetson Bennett determined to return, inflicting JT Daniels to switch and pushing off the battle between backups Carson Beck and Brock Vandagriff for an additional season. Operating again needs to be wonderful with Kendal Milton and Kenny McIntosh taking up duties. Brock Bowers is a star at tight finish and the offensive line seems to be promising. The losses are large on protection, particularly within the entrance seven. Watching the NFL draft highlighted that. Nonetheless, Kirby Good has loads of elite recruits ready to step in to hitch veterans Jalen Carter and Nolan Smith. The identical script from final 12 months may unfold – an unbeaten common season and loss to Alabama within the SEC title sport.
1
Alabama Crimson Tide
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Early Postseason USA TODAY High 25 Rating
No. 1 (No Change)
Final Season’s Document
13-2 (7-1)