Brigham Younger Cougars quarterback Jaren Corridor (3) throws at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret Information
Throughout Week 3 of the faculty soccer season, solely three Related Press High 25 groups misplaced — No. 12 BYU and No. 13 Miami fell to different High 25 applications (No. 25 Oregon and No. 24 Texas A&M, respectively), whereas No. 11 Michigan State was upset by unranked Washington.
Contemplating the Cougars misplaced by the biggest margin of the three — 21 factors, at 41-20 — and BYU’s fleeting hopes for a New 12 months’s Six bowl took an enormous hit with the blowout, are the Cougars the largest losers of the week?
Nationwide consultants weighed in on what they noticed from Oregon’s dominant win over the Cougars. Right here’s a sampling.
On BYU’s early season success coming to a halt
“Regardless of BYU closing the result in 10-7 early, it was by no means unsure afterward. Whereas quarterback Jaren Corridor made some performs, the Cougars seemed woefully out-manned by a Pac-12 opponent that has stacked high quality recruits all through the previous few courses,” Bleacher Report’s Brad Shepard wrote.
“... The Cougars are staff able to beating Energy 5 groups most weekends, however the Geese have been simply too proficient and had no hassle proving their opponent was merely ranked too excessive.”
On BYU’s postseason prospects taking a success
“Beating Oregon would’ve given BYU two wins in opposition to groups which will find yourself successful a Energy 5 championship, becoming a member of final week’s double-overtime victory in opposition to No. 19 Baylor,” USA In the present day’s Paul Myerberg wrote.
“That might’ve despatched the Cougars rising up the Coaches Ballot and in place to crash the School Soccer Playoff with an unbeaten common season, particularly with high-profile video games nonetheless to come back in opposition to Notre Dame and Arkansas. Whereas nonetheless in vary of a nine-win season, BYU received’t be an element within the race for the highest 4.”
“Oregon bodily demolished BYU’s spectacular entrance, speeding for 212 yards. BYU quarterback Jaren Corridor performed effectively, however the Cougars couldn't create every other alternatives exterior of the quick passing sport,” CBS Sports activities’ Shehan Jeyarajah wrote. “The Cougars had an actual shot to run the desk and compete for a School Soccer Playoff spot, however these desires are over now.”
On Oregon wanting higher than beforehand thought
“The Geese scored on their first six possessions and denied BYU on all 4 of its fourth-down tries. They bottled up BYU’s speeding sport, and their solely turnover was a fourth-quarter interception — lengthy after issues had been determined, and thrown by (Bo) Nix’s backup,” The Washington Publish’s Patrick Stevens wrote.
“There was 60 minutes of proof earlier this month that Oregon wasn’t nearly as good as Georgia. However the Geese very effectively could also be higher than loads of different groups, because the final two weeks counsel. The way in which again into the nationwide dialog was by pounding one opponent at a time. Oregon appears to have put the philosophy into follow.”
From the Twitterverse
Oregon simply hit BYU within the face with a shovel. Goodness! What does this say about The Georgia Bulldogs? I feel they're fairly good.
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) September 17, 2022
It was going to be enjoyable to have the BYU playoff dialog. Alas, Oregon has figured some issues out.
— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) September 17, 2022
@lukecombs Recognize you Luke! Welcome in Eugene anytime! pic.twitter.com/iLbTaDz5AQ
— Dan Lanning (@CoachDanLanning) September 17, 2022