25. Florida State 0-2 Florida State had a bye in Week 2, so at the very least it could not lose once more. After a relatively disastrous begin to the season, the Seminoles now have to show their consideration to a possible School Soccer Playoff group after they face Memphis, Mike Norvell’s former group. It by no means will get simpler. (Final week: 19) 24. Air Pressure 1-1 Bear in mind when Air Pressure was an AP High 25 group final yr? Now the Falcons are headed in one other path, because of a 2-6 skid of their final eight video games. Issues hit a brand new low after they misplaced to San Jose State for the primary time ever. Troy Calhoun is a good coach so it is exhausting to see this pattern persevering with. (NR) 23. Texas Tech 1-1 The Joey McGuire honeymoon interval is 6-feet underneath at this level. He might recruit effectively, and he is a Texas soccer icon, however the precise on-field outcomes aren’t backing any of that up. After an exhilarating time beyond regulation victory in opposition to mighty Abilene Christian in Week 1, the Pink Raiders bought thrashed by Washington State final week. (NR) 22. Buffalo 1-1 It hasn’t been an terrible season for Buffalo to date. The Bulls misplaced to Missouri by simply 38 factors after which adopted that with a 17-point win in opposition to Lafayette. An enormous Backside 25 matchup in opposition to UMass supplies Buffalo a chance to maintain the nice vibes rolling. (NR) 21. Nevada 1-2 Nevada’s almost-win in opposition to SMU in Week 0 and precise win in opposition to Troy in Week 1 are each wanting worse because the season grinds on. Shedding to Georgia Southern does not assist optics. This weekend’s recreation in opposition to Minnesota may go to the primary group to interrupt 17 factors. (NR)  20. Appalachian State 1-1 Appalachian State made Clemson’s offense look elite. That is maybe essentially the most scathing commentary I am going to present all yr. Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik missed on simply two of his passes and tossed 5 touchdowns within the 66-10 win. Perhaps the ‘Neers can bounce again in opposition to East Carolina (NR) 19. Outdated Dominion  0-2 If Outdated Dominion had any type of offense, the Monarchs could be a playoff group. Alright, that could be a slight exaggeration, however ODU is only a couple performs away from being 2-0. It had an opportunity to upset South Carolina in Week 1 however had what might have been a game-winning drive minimize brief by an interception. Then final week in opposition to East Carolina, the Monarchs could not capitalize off of 4 (4!) Jake Garcia INTs in a 20-14 loss. (NR)  18. Georgia State 1-1 A 24-21 win in opposition to FCS Chattanooga was sufficient to barely enhance Georgia State’s standing, however the Panthers are a good distance away from climbing out of the Backside 25. What regarded like a good Week 3 recreation in opposition to Vanderbilt has became one other probably setback. The Commodores are a wagon this yr, people. (17)  17. New Mexico State 1-1 New Mexico State could also be a newcomer to this week’s rankings, however the Aggies are loads additional forward than I anticipated at this level. They led Liberty, a possible CFP group, for over three quarters earlier than letting issues slip away late in a 30-24 loss. We’ll see if they will really maintain on in opposition to Fresno State (NR).  16. Colorado State 1-1 Colorado State rebounded massive time final week with a 38-17 win in opposition to Northern Colorado. Subsequent on the docket is non-directional Colorado, with superiority of the state on the road. The Buffaloes are reeling after getting run out of the stadium in opposition to Nebraska and nonetheless haven’t got an offensive line, so it is a Prime alternative for the Rams to proceed their ascent. (2)  15. Florida Atlantic 0-2 The Tom Herman experiment is not understanding. He is now 4-10 by his first 14 video games with the Owls. His offense — and bear in mind, Herman got here up by the teaching ranks as an offensive coordinator — has scored a whopping 17 factors by the primary two video games in 2024. (NR) 14. Western Kentucky 1-1 See what occurs when you do not play Alabama? The Hilltoppers blanked Jap Kentucky 31-0 to earn their first win of 2024. Subsequent up is the Backside 25 Recreation of the Week in opposition to Center Tennessee, with a possible ticket out of the rankings on the road. (1) 13. UMass 0-2 UMass has misplaced its first two video games by a median of 14.5 factors. Since wins could also be exhausting to return by for the Minutemen this yr, I’ve determined to trace what number of occasions UMass is ready to minimize a last deficit to 1 rating. (22) 12. Charlotte 0-2 Charlotte really put up a good struggle in opposition to North Carolina and had the sport inside one possession early within the third quarter earlier than the Tar Heels pulled away. Gardner-Webb in Week 3 must be a get-right recreation for the 49ers. (12)  11. Troy 0-2 Seems it is fairly devastating to lose a coach like Jon Sumrall. The Trojans have already matched their loss complete from every of the previous two years, and that is earlier than this Saturday’s recreation in opposition to Iowa! (NR)  10. UTEP  0-2 Final week I wrote that Scotty Walden was an upside swing for UTEP, and that it might take a while for this system to see any significant outcomes. Properly, there wasn’t a lot upside to be present in a 27-24 loss to Southern Utah. Particularly because the Miners blew a 17-6 halftime lead and bungled an opportunity to win in time beyond regulation. (3) 9. Center Tennessee 1-1 Derek Mason has his palms full with this rebuild. The Blue Raiders weren’t going to be aggressive in opposition to No. 5 Ole Miss, however the truth that they solely beat Tennessee Tech by a landing of their season opener is regarding. (NR) 8. Kennesaw State 0-2 No first-year FBS bump for the Owls, it appears. They’ve misplaced their first two video games since making the soar from the FCS by a mixed rating of 62-26. It seems to be like the actual measuring stick might be after they host UT Martin on Sept. 28. (25) 7. New Mexico 0-2 New Mexico plummeted on its bye week for causes which are identified solely to arithmetic. The Lobos have not regarded unhealthy by their 0-2 begin, even when that features a loss to FCS Montana State. Bronco Mendenhall might get a signature win Saturday in opposition to Auburn. Groups from New Mexico are Hugh Freeze’s Achilles’ heel in spite of everything. (14) 6. Temple 0-2 Temple has extra turnovers (9) than offensive touchdowns (1) by two video games. On the price issues are going, that may stay a continuing all through the season. We will definitely preserve you up to date on any progress (10)  5. Jacksonville State 0-2 Jacksonville State is presently having the season most individuals thought it could final yr because it adjusted to the FBS degree. Any leftover magic from these 9 wins in 2023 is totally exhausted. Saturday’s recreation at Jap Michigan in all probability will not present a lot reprieve. (21)  4. Kent State 0-2 Kent State is gunning for that prime spot. After successful the Backside 25 championship a yr in the past, the Golden Flashes are in nice form for a two-peat, an inglorious feat that hasn’t been achieved since UTEP went back-to-back in 2017-18. (9) 3. Western Michigan 0-2 If Western Michigan was auditioning for the Large Ten forward of the seemingly inevitable subsequent wave of convention realignment, issues actually might have gone higher. The Broncos misplaced to Wisconsin and Ohio State by a mixed rating of 84-14. An upcoming recreation in opposition to Bethune-Cookman ought to go higher. (NR)  2. Wyoming 0-2 It is frankly stunning to see the Cowboys fall this low. Seems that 48-7 loss to Arizona State might have been a nasty omen. Wyoming adopted that up by falling 17-13 to FCS Idaho. Idaho is a good group, and the Vandals pushed Oregon in Week 1, but it surely’s exhausting to justify that outcome. (4)  1. Akron  0-2 In a similar way to Western Michigan, Akron scheduled a pair Large Ten groups to start out the yr and had relatively predictable outcomes. No less than the Zips have been in a position to put six factors on the board in opposition to Ohio State. The unhealthy information for Akron is that it has to play its third Energy 4 group in 4 weeks when it travels to South Carolina on Sept. 21. (5)