The primary full week of the 2025 school soccer season arrived on Saturday.
Whereas loads of groups effectively dealt with lesser opponents, a couple of others have landed on individuals’s radars after their stunning 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 save lots of them” in an interview with On3 (h/t Yahoo Sports) throughout the offseason. How did he again up the smack discuss? Oh, simply by totaling over 200 all-purpose yards and choosing aside a proficient 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. Other than 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 good friend.” 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 occasions and racked up 137 yards in addition to two scores. Performances like this have been virtually non-existent for Arnold at Oklahoma, however beneath the brand new system, he seems to have the offense clicking on all cylinders.