Beau Pribula appeared sharp in his Missouri debut, a 61-6 rout of Central Arkansas. However performing in opposition to a mid-tier FCS group and proving it in opposition to a Energy 4 opponent are two completely different challenges — and Pribula wanted validation in Week 2 in opposition to Kansas.
He delivered.
The Penn State switch torched the Jayhawks in a 42-31 win, signaling Missouri must be taken extra significantly after being picked to complete twelfth within the SEC regardless of 21 wins over the previous two seasons.
Among the many preseason doubts was whether or not Pribula may observe three-year starter Brady Cook dinner. If Saturday was any indication, Missouri could have upgraded at quarterback. Satirically, Pribula’s breakout got here on the identical day Penn State sputtered in opposition to FIU with Drew Allar on the helm.
Pribula, a Pennsylvania native, transferred after failing to beat out Allar in three seasons with the Nittany Lions. Two weeks into his SEC profession, the transfer appears shrewd. He is handed Allar on this week’s CBS Sports activities QB Energy Rankings.
These rankings aren’t a Heisman forecast, draft projection or season-long outlook. They are a real-time response to efficiency, factoring competitors, sport strain and manufacturing.
This week, Oklahoma’s John Mateer takes over at No. 1 after carrying the Sooners to a win over Michigan within the greatest sport of Week 2.
School soccer predictions, odds, picks: Georgia vs. Tennessee, Texas A&M vs. Notre Dame lead Week 3 slate
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1. John Mateer, Oklahoma
Mateer had a nasty overthrow late within the first quarter resulting in an interception. That apart, he was a primetime playmaker together with his arm and legs whereas main Oklahoma to a 24-13 win over Michigan. The Washington State switch silenced doubts over whether or not his dual-threat type interprets to the very best stage of school soccer as he saved one of many nation’s most proficient defenses off stability. Final week: 9
Brown did the whole lot for South Florida in a program-altering 18-16 win at Florida, registering 53 makes an attempt as both a passer or runner for a group that ran simply 65 performs. Even when the Bulls did not rating, Brown usually ate sufficient yards to flip the sector and make life onerous on Florida’s sputtering offense. He was the right stability of playmaker and sport supervisor in main USF to a landmark victory. Final week: 19
Robertson threw for a quarter mile in Baylor’s extra time win at SMU and leads the nation in passing yards per sport by a mile at 429.5. He is but to be picked off in 98 makes an attempt, and that is with 25 of his passes protecting 15 or extra yards within the air. It is not simply empty energy with Robertson: he is delivering the soccer on the right track and giving his receivers the prospect to make performs downfield. Final week: 16
Altmyer gained a high-profile quarterback duel with Duke’s Darian Mensah whereas finishing 22 of 31 passes for 296 yards and three touchdowns within the Illini’s 45-19 highway win. The regular senior delivered some absolute dimes and saved the soccer out of hurt’s manner. He additionally flashed his wheels a few occasions in an A-plus effort that pushed Illinois into this week’s high 10. Final week: 31
Hoover was improbable in TCU’s season-opening win over North Carolina, simply dissecting a disorganized North Carolina protection whereas showing to have full command of Sonny Dykes’ offense. He was the second-most productive FBS passer final season and is in for one more massive 12 months. The Horned Frogs have been off in Week 2 and tackle Abilene Christian this week. Final week: 1
Florida State followers could also be upset that Castellanos is dropping barely this week after FSU’s 77-3 victory over East Texas A&M. It was nothing he did, however somewhat a byproduct of different quarterbacks popping off in showcase alternatives whereas the Seminoles confronted an overmatched opponent. They’re in nice form at QB heading into their Week 3 bye. Final week: 4
Sayin accomplished 18 of 19 passes for 306 yards and 4 touchdowns in Ohio State’s straightforward Week 2 win over Grambling State. He was intercepted for the primary time in his school profession whereas gunning for his fifth TD. Think about what he may have executed if Ryan Day had performed him within the second half. Final week: 5
8. Beau Pribula, Missouri
Pribula burst onto the nationwide scene by finishing 30 of 39 passes for 334 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions in Missouri’s 42-31 win over Kansas. He has appeared higher than Penn State’s Drew Allar via two weeks, which is ironic contemplating he was Allar’s backup for the previous two seasons. Final week: unranked
Arnold adopted up a powerful Week 1 efficiency in opposition to Baylor by finishing 24 of 28 passes for 251 yards and three touchdowns in Auburn’s 42-3 win over Ball State. His aerial proficiency — albeit in opposition to a MAC opponent — was one other signal {that a} change in surroundings is doing wonders for the Oklahoma switch. Final week: 7
Georgia Tech properly held King out of its 59-12 Week 2 win over Gardner-Webb the week after he carried the Yellow Jackets to a 27-20 at Colorado. King was clearly gassed throughout his heroic effort in opposition to the Buffaloes, and with Clemson coming on this week, there was no sense in enjoying him in opposition to an FCS foe. Final week: 8
Dampier is off to an inspiring begin at Utah after transferring in from New Mexico together with former Lobos offensive coordinator Jason Beck. He is an elusive runner and has been efficient via the air. Most significantly, he hasn’t been picked off but after throwing 12 interceptions final season. Final week: 10
Virginia Tech obtained the total Pavia expertise final Saturday, because the fiery Commodores quarterback helped Vanderbilt outscore the Hokies 34-0 within the second half. As per typical, he inflicted harm together with his arm, legs and swagger in a powerful group efficiency. Final week: 14
13. Demond Williams, Washington
Williams continues to appear like an ideal match with head coach Jedd Fisch and offensive coordinator Jimmie Dougherty. A lot larger challenges await, however Williams is validating the flashes he confirmed to shut the 2024 season. Final week: 13
Is anybody shocked {that a} proficient quarterback is placing up massive numbers in opposition to overmatched opposition in Lincoln Riley’s system? Maiava has torched Missouri State and Georgia Southern. The competitors will get considerably tougher this week at Purdue, though the Trojans are nonetheless three-touchdown favorites. Final week: 15
Moore is finishing 77.3% of his passes via two video games and main an Oregon offense that appears unstoppable. His strong play is elevating the nationwide notion of the Geese, however the whole lot is principally a costume rehearsal till a Sept. 27 showdown at Penn State. Final week: 30
Beck adopted up his robust Miami debut in opposition to Notre Dame with a straightforward 22 of 24 day in blowout victory over Bethune-Cookman. Now comes a must-see quarterback battle in opposition to South Florida’s Byrum Brown in Week 3. Final week: 16
Becht’s numbers weren’t spectacular in a 16-13 win over rival Iowa, however he made performs on a fourth quarter drive because the Cyclones positioned themselves for a go-ahead discipline aim. Via three video games, his strong physique of labor makes him worthy of a rankings enhance. Final week: 21
Nussmeier underthrew an open receiver on his second try and was intercepted in a 23-7 LSU win over Louisiana Tech final week. It was emblematic of the sloppy exhibiting that was to return for the Tigers. He’ll must be higher in opposition to Florida. Final week: 2
Kansas’ defensive struggles and lack of ability to run the soccer handicapped it in a 42-31 loss at Missouri because the Jayhawks have been dominated over the ultimate three quarters. There have been a lot larger issues than Daniels, who threw the soccer or ran it himself on 39 of KU’s 48 performs. Final week: 12
The massive take a look at is coming this week at Notre Dame, however Reed handed one other preliminary examination in Week 2 as he threw for 3 touchdowns and ran for one more in Texas A&M’s win over Utah State. With a powerful exhibiting in opposition to the Preventing Irish, he’ll go surging into superstardom. Final week: 29
21. Drew Allar, Penn State
Final week: 3
22. Taylen Inexperienced, Arkansas
Final week: 28
23. Jake Retzlaff, Tulane
Final week: 20
24. Darian Mensah, Tulane
Final week: 22
25. Behren Morton, Texas Tech
Final week: 25
26. CJ Bailey, NC State
Final week: 35
27. LaNorris Sellers, South Carolina
Final week: 6
28. Dylan Raiola, Nebraska
Final week: 27
29. Anthony Colandrea, UNLV
Final week: 50
30. Dylan Lonergan, Boston School
Final week: unranked
31. Noah Fifta, Arizona
Final week: unranked
32. Kevin Jennings, SMU
Final week: 26
33. Austin Simmons
Final week: 33
34. Ty Simpson, Alabama
Final week: 34
35. Aidan Chiles, Michigan State
Final week: unranked
36. Blake Shapen, Mississippi State
Final week: unranked
37. Joey Aguilar, Tennessee
Final week: 39
38. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
Final week: 43
39. Blake Horvath, Navy
Final week: 41
40. CJ Carr, Notre Dame
Final week: 40
41. DJ Lagway, Florida
Final week: 17
42. Avery Johnson, Kansas State
Final week: 23
43. Katin Houser, East Carolina
Final week: unranked
44. Gunner Stockton, Georgia
Final week: 38
45. Athan Kaliakmanis, Rutgers
Final week: 47
46. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, Cal
Final week: 44
47. Chandler Morris, Virginia
Final week: 48
48. Evan Simon, Temple
Final week: 42
49. Brad Jackson, Texas State
Final week: unranked
50. Parker Navarro, Ohio
Final week: 32
