The primary full week of the 2025 faculty soccer season arrived on Saturday.
Whereas loads of groups effectively dealt with lesser opponents, a number of others have landed on folks’s radars after their surprising performances.
The most important upset, by far, occurred in Tallahassee, Fla.
Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos claimed No. 8 Alabama did not “have Nick Saban to avoid wasting them” in an interview with On3 (h/t Yahoo Sports) throughout the offseason. How did he again up the smack speak? Oh, simply by totaling over 200 all-purpose yards and choosing aside a gifted protection within the Seminoles’ 31-17 victory over the Crimson Tide.
After a horrid 2-10 (1-7 ACC) season a yr in the past, head coach Mike Norvell has seemingly rallied his troops and revived this system. Apart from the opening possession, FSU seemed snug and managed the remainder of the sport.
Heading into the season, many individuals believed Clemson would reign supreme within the ACC but once more. Because the legend himself, Lee Corso, would say, although, “not so quick, my buddy.” The Seminoles appear able to make one other run on the convention crown.
Earlier than Friday, head coach Hugh Freeze was sitting on a scorching sizzling seat. Nonetheless, because of the Tigers’ 38-24 victory at Baylor, the chair has cooled down for the second.
Quarterback Jackson Arnold carried the ball 16 instances and racked up 137 yards in addition to two scores. Performances like this have been nearly non-existent for Arnold at Oklahoma, however below the brand new system, he seems to have the offense clicking on all cylinders.