The primary spherical of the inaugural 12-team Faculty Soccer Playoff is within the books, and a slew of extremely anticipated quarterfinal matchups are actually set. There wasn’t a lot drama over the opening weekend slate, nonetheless. 

Not solely did all 4 Las Vegas favorites win, however all 4 lined the unfold. The typical margin of victory within the first spherical was 18 factors, and groups lined the unfold by a median of 10.25 factors. It ought to go with out saying, however all 4 video games have been determined by at the least two possessions. 

The quarterfinal spherical guarantees to convey a bit extra pleasure. Few matchups might be extra anticipated than the Rose Bowl rematch between (1) Oregon, which had a first-round bye, and (8) Ohio State, which dominated Tennessee to present coach Ryan Day a much-needed signature win. 

Two of faculty soccer’s most storied applications will face off within the Sugar Bowl as (7) Notre Dame, recent off a win towards Indiana, will play (2) Georgia. The Bulldogs earned a first-round bye after beating Texas — which is able to play Arizona State within the Peach Bowl — within the SEC Championship Recreation. 

The Fiesta Bowl between (6) Penn State and (3) Boise State might present some fireworks, as nicely. Two of the nation’s finest gamers in Boise State operating again Ashton Jeanty and Penn State tight finish Tyler Warren will take middle stage. 

Here is a rundown of scores from the primary spherical of the Faculty Soccer Playoff and a take a look at the entire future matchups. All instances Jap

2024-25 Faculty Soccer Playoff bracket