AP Prime 25 Actuality Examine: Michigan joins Ohio St. in 900-club

Transferring towards the most recent monumental matchup between Michigan and Ohio State, the Large Ten rivals share one other Related Press school soccer ballot milestone.

Michigan grew to become the second faculty, becoming a member of Ohio State, to seem in at the very least 900 rankings because the media ballot began in 1936.

The Wolverines have been ranked third and the Buckeyes second, behind No. 1 Georgia, on Sunday in the AP Top 25 offered by Areas Financial institution.

Ohio State has been ranked 963 instances, that’s 79 p.c of all AP polls. Michigan’s 900 appearances represents 74 p.c of all polls.

Oklahoma is subsequent up with 882, adopted by Alabama (854) and Notre Dame (854). Southern California grew to become the sixth faculty to succeed in 800 ballot appearances on Sunday.

As for The Recreation, Michigan and Ohio State will meet as ranked groups for the forty eighth time, essentially the most of any rivalry. Texas and Oklahoma are subsequent at 42, adopted by Notre Dame and Southern California, which can play their thirty fourth rivalry recreation with each groups ranked subsequent week.

At this level within the season the outcomes principally communicate for themselves and it will get more durable to quibble with the rankings, although Actuality Examine will all the time attempt.

No. 1 Georgia (11-0)

Subsequent: vs. Georgia Tech, Saturday.

Actuality examine: You realize Kirby Good, a defensive coordinator at coronary heart, could be advantageous successful each recreation 16-6 with minimal stress.

Ranked: Good.

No. 2 Ohio State (11-0)

Subsequent: vs. No. 3 Michigan, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Freshman RB Dallas Hayden saved the Buckeyes’ injury-depleted working recreation with 147 yards and three touchdowns on 27 carries in opposition to Maryland. The luxuries afforded by elite recruiting.

Ranked: Excellent.

No. 3 Michigan (11-0)

Subsequent: at No. 2 Ohio State, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Against this, taking part in with out their prime two tailbacks (Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards) neutered the Wolverines’ offense. It doesn’t appear like QB J.J. McCarthy is able to carry a heavier load.

Ranked: Excellent.

No. 4 TCU (11-0)

Subsequent: vs. Iowa State, Saturday

Actuality examine: One of the crucial spectacular elements of the Frogs’ exceptional season is that they haven’t had an open date since Sept. 17. They’ve performed 9 straight weeks of extremely aggressive soccer video games and gained all of them.

Ranked: Good.

No. 5 Southern California (10-1)

Subsequent: vs. No. 13 Notre Dame, Saturday.

Actuality examine: USC’s offense has 4 whole turnovers. Their charge of 1 turnover each 193 performs is by far the most effective within the nation. Michigan is second at one each 130 performs. You may say it’s unsustainable, however they solely have to stick with it for 2 extra video games to make the playoff.

Ranked: Why struggle it when you possibly can Battle On!

No. 6 LSU (9-2)

Subsequent: at Texas A&M, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Jayden Daniels has already set LSU’s file for yards dashing (740) and dashing touchdowns (11) in season by a quarterback and he’ll possible turn into the primary Tigers QB to steer the crew in dashing since Nelson Stokley in 1965.

Ranked: Little excessive.

No. 7 Clemson (10-1)

Subsequent: vs. South Carolina, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Tigers have 9 sacks the final two weeks. If there may be one other gear for Clemson, it’s bought to start out with DE Myles Murphy and its gifted defensive entrance.

Ranked: The SEC groups are out of order. Tigers could be both proper behind them or in entrance.

No. 8 Alabama (9-2)

Subsequent: vs. Auburn, Saturday.

Actuality examine: That is more likely to be the primary season since 2017 that Alabama doesn’t have a 1,000-yard receiver and it could possibly be the primary time since 2011 no one breaks 700.

Ranked: Little excessive. In all probability ought to nonetheless be behind Tennessee.

No. 9 Tennessee (9-2)

Subsequent: at Vanderbilt, Saturday.

Actuality examine: QB Hendon Hooker’s dream season ended with a knee damage in opposition to South Carolina, a brutal improvement for the Heisman Trophy contender and the Vols.

Ranked: The loss was unhealthy, however Tennessee ought to nonetheless be forward of LSU and doubtless Alabama, too.

No. 10 Oregon (9-2)

Subsequent: at No. 22 Oregon State, Saturday.

Actuality examine: The Geese’ greatest defensive recreation of the season in opposition to Utah (4.41 yards per play) helped them survive a restricted however gritty efficiency by Bo Nix. May very well be robust to copy it in Corvallis.

Ranked: Little excessive.

No. 11 Penn State (9-2)

Subsequent: vs. Michigan State, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Nittany Lions have feasted on the non-Ohio State/Michigan portion of their schedule, with eight video games of 17 factors or fewer allowed.

Ranked: Contact low.

No. 12 Washington (9-2)

Subsequent: at Washington State, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Oregon’s o-line has gotten a whole lot of consideration for permitting solely three sacks this season, however the Huskies have been wonderful, too, giving up seven.

Ranked: Too low. Just like Tennessee, Washington has a foul loss (Arizona State) however did beat the Geese. And it was on the street.

No. 13 Notre Dame (8-3)

Subsequent: at No. 5 USC, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Irish have discovered a lock-down cornerback in freshman Ben Morrison, who has 5 picks within the final three video games.

Ranked: Little excessive.

No. 14 Utah (8-3)

Subsequent: at Colorado, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Statistically, QB Cam Rising has been about the identical participant he was final yr. That’s not unhealthy, however Utes followers have been most likely hoping for extra.

Ranked: Too low.

No. 15 Kansas State (8-3)

Subsequent: vs. Kansas, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Kansas State turned to P Ty Zentner to deal with its place-kicking 4 video games in the past and he’s good on seven field-goal makes an attempt and 19 PATs since.

Ranked: About proper.

No. 16 Florida State (8-3)

Subsequent: vs. Florida, Friday.

Actuality examine: Seminoles’ large turnaround continues to be being obscured by three shut losses in the course of the season. They should make a press release in opposition to a mediocre Florida crew.

Ranked: Contact low.

No. 17 UCLA (8-3)

Subsequent: at California, Friday.

Actuality examine: QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson has improved each season he has been at UCLA and can depart having helped gotten this system again on monitor.

Ranked: Excellent.

No. 18 North Carolina (9-2)

Subsequent: vs. North Carolina State, Friday.

Actuality examine: Ironic that it was the offense and never the much-maligned protection that failed the Tar Heels against Georgia Tech and broke their six-game shedding streak.

Ranked: Too excessive.

No. 19 Tulane (9-2)

Subsequent: at No. 21 Cincinnati, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Two wins away from Tulane taking part in within the Cotton Bowl. If that appears like one thing out of the Nineteen Thirties it’s as a result of from 1932-40 Tulane performed twice within the Sugar Bowl and as soon as within the Rose Bowl.

Ranked: Contact low.

No. 20 Mississippi (8-3)

Subsequent: vs. Mississippi State, Thursday.

Actuality examine: After taking part in robust in opposition to Alabama, the Rebels’ protection cratered against Arkansas.

Ranked: Little excessive.

No. 21 Cincinnati (9-2)

Subsequent: vs. No. 19 Tulane, Friday.

Actuality examine: A 3rd straight AAC title and New Yr’s Six recreation is 2 victories away. Spectacular contemplating all of the rebuilding wanted this season.

Ranked: Contact excessive.

No. 22 Oregon State (8-3)

Subsequent: vs. No. 10 Oregon, Saturday.

Actuality examine: Freshman RB Damien Martinez has turn into the main focus of the offense with 5 straight 100-yard dashing video games,

Ranked: Little low.

No. 23 Coastal Carolina (9-2)

Subsequent: at James Madison, Saturday.

Actuality examine: The Chants have the Solar Belt East wrapped up as a result of the Dukes can’t play in title recreation whereas transitioning to FBS.

Ranked: Too excessive. Unranked UTSA is perhaps extra deserving of this spot.

No. 24 Texas (7-4)

Subsequent: vs. Baylor, Friday.

Actuality examine: We’re possible working out of alternatives to understand RB Bijan Robinson. He wants 98 yards to maneuver into fourth on Texas’ profession checklist, passing Jamaal Charles and solely behind Ricky Williams, Cedric Benson and Earl Campbell. That’s fairly a crew.

Ranked: Little low.

No. 25 UCF (8-3)

Subsequent: at USF, Saturday.

Actuality examine: An inconsistent passing recreation has nagged the Knights all season, however they’ll nonetheless play for the convention title with a win a some assist.

Ranked: That is advantageous.

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