Week 4 high 10 school soccer video games: Auburn-Oklahoma, Texas Tech-Utah and Illinois-Indiana

Don’t be discouraged by the truth that there aren’t any “traditional” blockbusters on this slate. Conference motion is heating up, and there are a variety of video games that ought to set the stage for the meaty a part of the schedule, together with three ranked matchups. This is a Saturday for many who know ball, beginning with a ten a.m. native kickoff in Salt Lake City and ending with a Big Ten After Dark recreation that can stretch properly into Sunday morning for these within the Eastern time zone. Sounds pretty.

Here are the highest 10 video games of Week 4, beginning with a couple of honorable mentions and counting down.

Honorable point out: Iowa at Rutgers (Fri.), Arkansas at Memphis, Maryland at Wisconsin, Syracuse at Clemson, North Texas at Army, West Virginia at Kansas, BYU at ECU, Washington at Washington State

(All level spreads are courtesy BetMGM. All kickoff occasions are Eastern and Saturday until in any other case famous.)

10. SMU (2-1) at TCU (2-0), Noon, ESPN2

Sadly, the 104th installment of the Iron Skillet would be the final for the foreseeable future between these DFW rivals. TCU and gunslinging quarterback Josh Hoover have seemed sturdy by two video games and anticipate to be in competition within the Big 12. SMU, coming off a College Football Playoff look in 2024, must keep away from a second loss after blowing a late result in Baylor a few weeks in the past.

Line: TCU -7

9. Michigan State (3-0) at No. 25 USC (3-0), 11 p.m., Fox

The people in East Lansing might want to relaxation up for this 11 p.m. native kickoff. The Spartans look improved in Year 2 below coach Jonathan Smith, however haven’t confronted a group of USC’s caliber but. Similar may very well be mentioned of the Trojans, who cruised to 3-0 with a cushty street win over Purdue final weekend. USC’s offense has led the best way, averaging 55 factors a recreation behind quarterback Jayden Maiava, who leads FBS in QB ranking (215.53) and yards per try (14.1).

Line: USC -18.5

8. Tulane (3-0) at No. 13 Ole Miss (3-0), 3:30 p.m., ESPN

Tulane can stake its declare as the highest Group of 6 group with an upset over the Rebels. The group already has energy convention wins over Northwestern and Duke, and a ranked win in opposition to the SEC would give it an edge over fellow American Conference contender USF. BYU switch quarterback Jake Retzlaff is working wild and can possible face off in opposition to Austin Simmons for Ole Miss, who coach Lane Kiffin expects again from harm after Trinidad Chambliss began in opposition to Arkansas. Kiffin’s squad already has two SEC wins, however will get a tricky nonconference draw with No. 3 LSU looming subsequent week.

Line: Ole Miss -12.5

7. South Carolina (2-1) at No. 23 Missouri (3-0), 7 p.m., ESPN

The Gamecocks crumbled in opposition to Vanderbilt final Saturday, dropping 31-7 and committing 4 turnovers. Worse nonetheless, star quarterback LaNorris Sellers left the sport resulting from harm, although he’s listed as possible on this week’s harm report. South Carolina will want him on the high of his recreation in opposition to a white-hot Missouri, led by switch QB Beau Pribula and an impressively balanced offense. Both groups have brutal schedules, every with 5 at present ranked opponents on the docket after this one, making Saturday’s prime-time matchup a important one.

Line: Missouri -10.5

6. Arizona State (2-1) at Baylor (2-1), 7:30 p.m., Fox

It’s not the most important Big 12 recreation of the day (extra on that under), but it surely’s a superb one. Both of those groups stumbled in opposition to SEC opponents in the kind of showcases the Big 12 must win to earn broader respect, however don’t let that distract from a pair of convention contenders with star energy. Baylor quarterback Sawyer Robertson is second within the FBS in passing yards (1,070) and touchdowns (10) by three video games, and Arizona State’s quarterback Sam Leavitt and receiver Jordyn Tyson not too long ago linked up for probably the greatest touchdowns you will note all season.

Line: Baylor -2.5

5. No. 21 Michigan (2-1) at Nebraska (3-0), 3:30 p.m., CBS

The Bubble Wrap is formally off Michigan true freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood. It labored in opposition to Central Michigan, when Underwood threw for 235 yards (1 TD, 1 INT) and ran for an additional 114 yards and two touchdowns in a 63-3 rout for the Wolverines. Now we’ll see the way it appears in opposition to a Nebraska facet that held off Cincinnati in Week 1 earlier than outscoring Akron and Houston Christian by a mixed whole of 127-7. Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola in opposition to Underwood is the headliner in a matchup that ought to convey the Big Ten hierarchy into clearer focus.

Line: Michigan -2.5

4. Florida (1-2) at No. 4 Miami (3-0), 7:30 p.m., ABC

The Hurricanes is likely to be a wagon, derailing the USF hype prepare final week with a 49-12 drubbing — the identical USF that defeated Florida a few weeks in the past. Miami quarterback Carson Beck is your Heisman favourite, main a potent offense that’s placing up 40-plus factors a recreation in opposition to one of many higher nonconference slates. Miami’s protection appears improved as properly, which is dangerous information for Florida after DJ Lagway tossed 5 interceptions within the loss to LSU. Head coach Billy Napier’s seat is preheating but once more, and the Gators desperately want to point out one thing with a bye week forward, adopted by a pair of top-10 opponents in Texas and Texas A&M.

Line: Miami -7.5

3. No. 9 Illinois (3-0) at No. 19 Indiana (3-0), 7:30 p.m., NBC

That’s proper: The Big Ten recreation of the week, and probably the greatest tilts of the weekend, options Illinois and Indiana. A top-20 conflict between two of the league’s extra ill-fated soccer packages over the past century. It’s their first ranked assembly since 1950. “Underdog” tales are a tricky promote within the Big Ten, but it surely’s earned for these two, every coming off probably the greatest performances in class historical past in 2024. Whether they’ll actually contend within the 2025 convention title race stays to be seen, however the victor deserves to be taken severely. Maybe the loser, too.

Line: Indiana -6

2. No. 17 Texas Tech (3-0) at No. 16 Utah (3-0), Noon, Fox

This has the makings of a big-time showdown between two of the extra fascinating and proficient groups within the Big 12. And although it’s early, the end result might have a big affect on the convention title and Playoff races. Utah has bounced again from a disappointing 2024 with a refreshed offense that includes new coordinator Jason Beck, a dynamic dual-threat quarterback in Devon Dampier, and probably the greatest offensive strains within the nation. Texas Tech hasn’t confronted a lot competitors by three video games, however its expensive switch class has seemed the half in three straight blowouts, together with a stacked line of defense. With respect to Iowa State, the winner of this one vaults to the highest of the Big 12 energy rankings.

Line: Utah -3

1. No. 22 Auburn (3-0) at No. 11 Oklahoma (3-0), 3:30 p.m., ABC

There’s quite a bit to unpack with this recreation. It’s the Jackson Arnold Bowl, with Auburn’s former five-star recruit returning to face his former group. On the opposite facet is Oklahoma’s new quarterback, John Mateer, who has the second-best betting odds within the Heisman Trophy race. It’s additionally a matchup of two groups and head coaches who entered the season going through some wholesome skepticism, however are actually jockeying to contend within the SEC and CFP race after every picked up a top quality nonconference win: the Sooners over Michigan and the Tigers over Baylor. Both groups look to be ascending, however there’s a whole lot of momentum at stake on this one.

Line: Oklahoma -6.5

(Top picture of Jackson Arnold: Stacy Revere / Getty Images)