In case you’re a sicko like me (and you’re, since you’re studying this), you have got been ready all summer time for faculty soccer season to kick off. The time is now right here! Form of.
Week 0 stays a humorous characteristic of school ball as they pack all of the groups throughout the nation into the primary 14 days of the season. Week 0 hardly ever has any excellent match ups, however there’s some NFL draft intrigue to regulate.
All listed occasions are Japanese.
Fentrell Cyprus, Cornerback, Florida State v. Georgia Tech (Saturday, 12 PM on ESPN)
FSU was once the usual when it got here to sending expertise to the NFL. After a number of down years, the Noles are again to being a pipeline to the professional league. In 2024, 9 FSU gamers obtained drafted together with six gamers within the first three rounds.
The 2024 squad has a number of new faces, clearly, however plenty of potential too. Fentrell Cyprus was All-ACC at Virginia earlier than transferring to play in Tallahassee. Whereas his first yr there wasn’t something to jot down house about, one other offseason within the system means he might take a giant leap. This primary recreation towards a scrappy Georgia Tech offense is a good check for the proficient cornerback.
Haynes King, Quarterback, Georgia Tech v. Florida State (Saturday, 12 PM on ESPN)
It’s been a very long time since Georgia Tech was related within the ACC and an extended time since they’d any form of quarterback to jot down house about. That might change this yr with Haynes King and this new squad. After three listless years at Texas A&M, Haynes King discovered his stride in Atlanta, main the Yellowjackets to a bowl look and win. King is a dual-threat quarterback that ran for over 700 yards final yr and racked up 10 dashing touchdowns. Turnovers have been an issue in yr one, however cleansing them up this season might put King within the NFL draft dialog. His first check will likely be a nicely coached FSU protection.
Preston Stone, Quarterback, SMU v. Nevada (Saturday, 8 PM on CBSSN)
SMU has a superb younger quarterback by the identify of Preston Stone. In his first yr as a starter, Stone led the Mustangs to 11 wins whereas throwing 28 touchdowns to solely six interceptions. He’s an correct passer who does an ideal job caring for the soccer. The quarterback dialog is huge open this yr. Stone can get out to a quick begin with an ideal recreation towards Nevada.
