After final week’s upset fest, the stage was set for what could possibly be the largest week of School Soccer on this 12 months’s common season. There are such a lot of huge video games, all of which have an effect on the School Soccer Playoffs. So, how did the Oregon Geese, Penn State Nittany Lions, and LSU Tigers (amongst others) fare in Week 7 of the 2024 season?
Oregon maintain off the Buckeyes
The sport of the week was between two undefeated sides within the Huge Ten. The quantity two-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes went to Eugene to face the quantity three-ranked Oregon Geese. This recreation had huge penalties, because the winner would possible earn a spot within the Huge Ten Championship recreation. However, who wouldn’t it be?
The Buckeyes had the primary drive of the sport and would be capable to get the primary set of factors from it. Ranging from their 25-yard line, Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard moved his offense all the way down to the Buckeyes’ one-yard line. He discovered the endzone for a dashing TD from right here, giving Ohio State the early lead.
Nevertheless, issues didn’t stay nice for Ohio State. On their subsequent drive, working again Quinshon Judkins fumbled the ball on the 28-yard line, which the Geese scooped up. Benefiting from the quick discipline, the Geese offense made its approach all the way down to the three-yard line earlier than Jordan James discovered the endzone to attain six factors. The 2-point conversion that Oregon subsequently tried was unsuccessful.
Oregon tried to take the lead on their subsequent drive, however their drive stalled on the Buckeyes’ 26-yard line. From right here, Geese kicker Atticus Sappington had a 44-yard discipline objective try however was unsuccessful.
In distinction, the Buckeyes succeeded on their subsequent drive and added to their lead. Helped by two lengthy runs from TreVeyon Henderson to take Ohio State deep into the Geese’ crimson zone. Then, from the one-yard line, Judkins shook off his earlier mistake and located the endzone for a one-yard dashing TD.
In reply, the Geese discovered the endzone on their subsequent drive. Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel moved the offense all the way down to the Buckeyes’ 10-yard line earlier than discovering Evan Stewart for the TD move. Nevertheless, as with their earlier TD rating, the Geese tried a two-point conversion, which was unsuccessful like their final try.
Nevertheless, Oregon shortly gained possession again and used this to its benefit. Gabriel and firm reached the Buckeyes’ nine-yard line earlier than Sappington scored a 27-yard discipline objective to provide them a one-point lead.
This didn’t final for lengthy, as on the subsequent drive, Howard moved the Buckeyes’ offense all the way down to the Geese’ 15-yard line. He discovered Emeka Egbuka for the 15-yard TD move to retake the lead. However, simply earlier than halftime, Oregon regained the lead via a 48-yard TD move from Gabriel to Tez Johnson.
This meant that the Geese had a 22-21 lead over the Buckeyes at halftime.
Ohio State was capable of open their second half robust and retake the lead when Howard discovered Jeremiah Smith for a six-yard TD move. Oregon tried to reply, shifting the ball all the way down to the Buckeyes’ two-yard line. Right here, they might have an important fourth-down conversion try. This was unsuccessful, with Gabriel’s move being dominated incomplete, handing possession again to the Buckeyes.
However the Geese would have higher luck on their subsequent drive. They might make it all the way down to the Buckeyes’ 27-yard line, and from right here, Gabriel discovered the endzone, scoring a dashing TD and handing the Geese a one-point lead because the fourth quarter started.
Ohio State tried to do sufficient on their subsequent drive to pressure the Geese to attain on their subsequent drive. They reached the Oregon 22-yard line earlier than the drive stalled. This arrange a 40-yard discipline objective try from Buckeyes’ kicker Jayden Fielding. This was profitable, giving them a two-point lead.
All of the Geese needed to do was rating a discipline objective and kill day without work the clock. They have been capable of do each of these items. The drive lasted 4 minutes and ended with a Sappington discipline objective from the one-yard line.
Ohio State needed to enter discipline objective territory in 90 seconds of recreation time, however they have been unsuccessful in doing so.
This meant the quantity three-ranked Oregon Geese had defeated the quantity two-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 32-31.
This was an ideal recreation and exhibits that the Geese are robust sufficient to compete within the Huge Ten. Until they’ve a horrible run of kind of their remaining video games, the Geese will make the Huge Ten Championship recreation of their first season. As for Ohio State, they have been solely narrowly crushed. Whereas any loss is dangerous, it is not going to imply their season is over. The Geese improved to 6-0 (3-0 Huge Ten), whereas Ohio State fell to 5-1 (2-1 Huge Ten)
Subsequent week, Oregon faces Purdue, whereas Ohio State performs Nebraska.
A Typical Penn State Sport
The quantity four-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions have been profitable video games. They haven’t been the most effective video games, nor has something stood out in these wins. They get the job achieved and are among the many few groups with an unbeaten report this season. This week, they face the USC Trojans, who haven’t been the most effective in opposition to their new convention rivals, shedding to Minnesota final weekend. Nevertheless, groups have struggled on the West Coast. Would Penn State be part of this development?
The Nittany Lions have been capable of get the primary rating of this recreation. Ranging from their 11-yard line, the offense, led by quarterback Drew Allar, moved all the way down to the Trojans’ two-yard line. From right here, Allar discovered Tyler Warren for the landing move. Nevertheless, a move interference penalty eliminated the rating from the board. This led to Nittany Lions kicker Ryan Barker making a 34-yard discipline objective to provide them the lead.
However the lead didn’t final lengthy. On the primary play of the subsequent drive, Quinten Joyner discovered the endzone for a 75-yard dashing landing to provide the Trojans the lead.
They might add to this lead on their subsequent drive when Trojans’ quarterback Miller Moss discovered Joyner for a nine-yard landing move.
Issues would get even higher for USC quickly after. On the subsequent drive from the Nittany Lions, Allar’s move was intercepted, which might be returned to the 26-yard line by the Trojans, establishing an ideal discipline place to attain. They have been in a position to do that, with kicker Michael Lantz kicking a 45-yard discipline objective.
A few drives later, Penn State would once more get on to the board. Their drive stalled on the Trojans’ 16-yard line, and Barker would make a 33-yard discipline objective. In reply, USC would additionally rating a discipline objective from 47 yards out this time.
This meant that at halftime, the Trojans have been main 20-6.
Penn State opened the second half doing what they wanted to do. Allar and firm would be capable to get all the way down to the Trojans’ 32-yard line, and from right here, he discovered Warren for the TD move.
The scores can be stage on their subsequent drive, as Kaytron Allen discovered the endzone from the one-yard line.
Nevertheless, issues weren’t all good for the Nittany Lions. On the primary play of their subsequent drive, Allar’s move was intercepted, giving the Trojans possession deep into Nittany Lions’ territory. Nevertheless, the Miller Moss offense wouldn’t go far with this, and the drive would solely lead to three factors gained from a 39-yard discipline objective from Michael Lantz.
In reply, Penn State might make it all the way down to the USC three-yard line, however no additional. A 20-yard discipline objective was the most effective they might do, conserving the scores tied going into the fourth quarter.
On the sport’s subsequent drive, the Trojans retook the lead from a five-yard TD move from Moss to Kyron Hudson. This was matched by a 14-yard TD move from Allar to Nicolas Singleston to tie the scores once more. With underneath three minutes left within the recreation, the Trojans had possession and wanted not less than a discipline objective to win.
The drive began on their 25-yard line, and Moss moved the offense all the way down to the Nittany Lions’ 45-yard line. However, with 14 seconds left on the clock, a mistake occurred. Moss’ move was intercepted by Penn State, who had two performs to steal a victory.
They have been unable to do that, and with the scores stage as time ran out, this recreation was going to additional time.
The Trojans had the primary possession of additional time, however couldn’t transfer the ball wherever. This arrange a 45-yard discipline objective try that was missed, which means that each one Penn State needed to do was make a discipline objective, and the sport can be theirs.
They have been in a position to do that. Ryan Barker scored a 36-yard discipline objective to seal a 33-30 win over the USC Trojans.
Penn State was near changing into one other crew that misplaced on the West Coast. Drew Allar and the Nittany Lions did sufficient to win and maintain their undefeated season alive. As for USC, their struggles proceed, they usually now fall to 3-3 (1-3 Huge Ten).
Subsequent week, Penn State has a relaxation week, whereas USC faces Maryland.
LSU Declare an OT Win over Ole Miss
Each the quantity nine-ranked Ole Miss Rebels and the quantity 13-ranked LSU Tigers come into their meet-up with one loss. Within the present state of the SEC, that’s fantastic, and all bar Texas have not less than one loss. The season is just not over for both facet, however having two losses would be the dying sentence. Who would depart Demise Valley victorious?
The sport didn’t begin effectively. The primary three drives resulted in punts. The Rebels’ first try at scoring got here once they drove 65 yards down the sector to the Tigers’ 15-yard line. The drive stalled right here, establishing a 32-yard discipline objective try from Ole Miss kicker Caden Davis. This was unsuccessful, conserving the scores locked at zeros.
The Tigers have been additionally struggling. On the subsequent drive, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier’s move was intercepted deep in his territory, establishing an excellent probability for the Rebels to attain. Nevertheless, they have been unable to do that, turning the ball over on downs.
However, ultimately, Ole Miss was capable of put one thing on the board. The Rebels drive once more stalled, this time on the Tigers’ 32-yard line. Nevertheless, on this event, Davis was profitable together with his 49-yard discipline objective try.
The Rebels would add to this lead on their subsequent drive. From the 50-yard line, Ulysses Bentley IV would discover the endzone to attain the primary landing of the move on an essential fourth-down try.
That rating would open the floodgates. On the subsequent drive, the Tigers would get their first of the sport. From the Rebels’ 12-yard line, Nussmeier discovered Trey’Dez Inexperienced for the TD move. In response to this, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart discovered Tre Harris for the 15-yard TD move.
The scoring continued on the subsequent drive. The Tigers’ transfer down the sector stalled on the Rebels’ 16-yard line, establishing kicker Damien Ramos to make a 33-yard discipline objective.
Issues would get higher for the Tigers quickly after. Ole Miss huge receiver Henry Parris Jr fumbled the ball on the Rebels 28-yard line, giving LSU an excellent discipline place to attain once more. They struggled to go wherever and settled for a 45-yard discipline objective from Ramos.
This meant that Ole Miss had a 17-13 lead over LSU at halftime.
The Rebels scored the primary rating of the second half, once more via a discipline objective. A 35-yard kick from Davis gave Ole Miss a seven-point lead.
This was lower to 4 on the subsequent drive. One other drive stalled, establishing a 41-yard discipline objective from Ramos.
Then, errors have been made. A deep move from Dart into the LSU endzone was intercepted. Nevertheless, on the subsequent play of the sport, Nussmeier threw an interception.
A few drives later, the Rebels have been capable of prolong their lead via one other discipline objective. This gave them a seven-point lead with round three minutes left. With LSU now having the possession, might they discover the endzone to take the sport to additional time?
They have been. On a fourth down try from the Rebels’ 23-yard line, Nussmeier discovered Aaron Anderson for the TD move to stage the scores and take the sport to additional time.
Ole Miss had the primary possession of the sport and solely managed to get a discipline objective. This meant that each one the Tigers needed to do was discover the endzone from 25 yards out, and they might win the sport.
That is precisely what the Tiger did. Nussmeier discovered Kyren Lacy for a 25-yard landing move to report a 29-26 additional time victory over the Rebels.
This was one other back-and-forth affair that might have gone both approach. In the long run, the Tigers have been the stronger crew and have been worthy winners. This retains their season alive as they enhance to 5-1 (2-0 SEC). As for the Rebels, it could be onerous for them to make the CFP with these two losses, as they fall to 5-2 (1-2 SEC)
Subsequent week, LSU faces Arkansas, whereas Ole Miss is on a relaxation week.
What occurred to the opposite Ranked Groups?
#1 Texas @ #18 Oklahoma
This week, it was the Purple River Rivalry recreation between the primary ranked Texas Longhorns and the quantity 18 ranked Oklahoma Sooners. This recreation noticed the return of Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers, who had a tough begin however was capable of have an excellent recreation general. Oklahoma, who had their 5 greatest huge receivers out as a result of damage couldn’t compete with the Longhorns, who recorded a 34-3 victory to maintain alive their undefeated season and be the one undefeated crew left within the SEC. Subsequent week, the Longhorns face one other check within the Georgia Bulldogs.
Mississippi State @ #5 Georgia
The quantity five-ranked Georgia Bulldogs ready for his or her recreation subsequent week in opposition to the Longhorns with a victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs. A late comeback from Mississippi State didn’t deter Georgia, who held on for a 41-31 victory. QB Carson Beck threw for 459 yards on this recreation. What number of will he throw subsequent week in opposition to the robust Longhorn protection?
South Carolina @ #7 Alabama
Final week, the quantity seven ranked Alabama Crimson Tide suffered a historic defeat to the Vanderbilt Commodores (who have been capable of win this week as effectively). They hoped to return to their regular kind in opposition to the South Carolina Gamecocks. Regardless of pulling off a 14-point lead, the Gamecocks got here again and almost delivered one other defeat to the Crimson Tide. Sadly, they didn’t, as Bama held on for a 27-25 win. Far more must be achieved if Bama goes to make a run for the Nationwide Championship.
Florida @ #8 Tennessee
The quantity eight-ranked Tennessee Volunteers hope to return to profitable methods in opposition to the Florida Gators this week. This was one other recreation that went to additional time, the place the stronger Volunteers scored the profitable TD to report a 23-17 win.
#10 Clemson @ Wake Forest
The quantity 10 ranked Clemson Tigers’ dominance of the ACC continued this week as they confronted the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Tigers’ QB Cade Klubnik threw for 309 yards and three TDs of their 49-14 win.
Stanford @ #11 Notre Dame
The quantity 11 ranked Notre Dame Combating Irish welcomed the Stanford Cardinal to South Bend this week. They demolished them 49-7.
#11 Iowa State @ West Virginia
The quantity 11-ranked Iowa State Cyclone has been largely ignored this season. They’re undefeated and confronted the West Virginia Mountaineers this week. Cyclones working again Carson Hansen scored three TDs of their 28-16 win over the Mountaineers to maintain their undefeated season alive.
Arizona @ #14 BYU
The quantity 14 ranked BYU Cougars are one other undefeated crew nonetheless left in School Soccer. This week, they confronted the Arizona Wildcats, and their undefeated report remains to be intact. 4 defensive turnovers have been pivotal of their 41-19 win.
#16 Utah @ Arizona State
The quantity 16 ranked Utah Utes struggled a bit with out Cam Rising, however now that he’s again, they need to be capable to defeat many groups, together with the Arizona State Solar Devils. Nevertheless, this was not the case. Solar Devils working again Cam Skattebo recorded 158 yards and scored two TDs of their shock 27-19 win.
#17 Boise State @ Hawaii
The Ashton Jeanty Heisman Trophy bid continued this week because the quantity 17-ranked Boise State Broncos confronted the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors. Jeanty ran for 217 yards, and the Broncos recorded a easy 28-7 win.
#18 Kansas State @ Colorado
The quantity 18 ranked Kansas State Wildcats confronted the Colorado Buffaloes this week. Deion Sanders’ facet was going through their first check of the season and have been capable of stay aggressive within the recreation. Nevertheless, a late TD from Jayce Brown gave the Wildcats a 31-28 win.
#21 Missouri @ Massachusetts
Coming off their heavy defeat to Texas A&M final week, the quantity 21 ranked Missouri Tigers confronted the straightforward problem of the Massachusetts Minutemen this week. This ended as anticipated, with a large blowout 45-3 win.
California @ #22 Pittsburgh
The California Golden Bears almost added to the upsets final week as they almost defeated the Miami Hurricanes. This week, they confronted the quantity 22-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers and almost upset them. A late TD from the Golden Bears put them inside two factors of tying the sport. Nevertheless, the two-point conversion failed, handing the Panthers a 17-15 win.
Purdue @ #23 Illinois
The quantity 23-ranked Illinois Combating Illini hosted the Purdue Boilermakers. The Boilermakers solely had one win coming into this recreation, and it didn’t appear to be it on the sector. Purdue had a powerful second half, scoring 40 factors to take this recreation to additional time. In the long run, a failed two-point conversion was the distinction between a large upset victory and defeat, as Illinois held on for a 50-49 win.
That was week 7 of the 2024 School Soccer season. Subsequent week, the Texas Longhorns face the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama and Tennessee meet with each groups wanting a straightforward win, and Ashton Jeanty will get no yards, as Boise State is on a relaxation week.
