Week 2 of the 2026 school soccer season is formally within the books, and the Massive 12 soccer energy rankings are about to get a critical shakeup.
The second weekend of the season gave us our first main assertion wins, with Oklahoma State beautiful Oregon and Utah dominating Arkansas, whereas a number of different groups stumbled of their first actual checks of the season. We additionally acquired our first Massive 12 convention recreation, as BYU knocked off Arizona in Provo.
As all the time, these rankings are primarily based on what every staff has completed on the sphere thus far this season. They don’t seem to be a projection of the place I imagine groups will end, nor are they essentially a rating of which groups I believe are probably the most proficient. Outcomes, opponent high quality, and the way a staff has truly carried out matter most.
And after two weeks, we now have significantly extra info to work with than we did following opening weekend.
With that in thoughts, listed here are the Massive 12 soccer energy rankings after Week 2 of the 2026 school soccer season, from No. 1 to No. 16.
No. 1: BYU Cougars (Final Week: No. 13)
I advised you these Energy Rankings would change dramatically early within the season. And that’s due to how I do the Energy Rankings (see above). The BYU Cougars acquired the primary convention win of the season over Arizona, who’s an excellent staff that may and can compete with the most effective of the Massive 12. Via two weeks, BYU has put collectively as spectacular a mixture of outcomes and performances as anybody within the league.
No. 2: Utah Utes (Final Week: No. 12)
Utah blasted Idaho, after which went for Spherical 2 with a dominant efficiency vs. Arkansas out of the SEC. Now it’s debatable how good the Razorbacks are, however that recreation wasn’t shut from begin to end. And the SEC continues to be the SEC. Utah seems to be like the most effective within the league, palms down.
No. 3: Oklahoma State Cowboys (Final Week: No. 16)
Oh. My. Gosh. One of the best win within the Massive 12 now goes to Oklahoma State, with a surprising win over No. 6 Oregon. The Pokes have been nice on each side, with the protection impressing me much more than the offense. They made Dante Moore, a attainable high NFL Draft decide in 2027, look pedestrian. If not for that Tulsa loss…
No. 4: Colorado Buffaloes (Final Week: No. 1)
Colorado truly wasn’t nice in a win over FCS Weber State. However they nonetheless received by 30 factors and have a stable ACC highway win over Georgia Tech, which might’t be neglected. It is a Prime-4 resume proper now within the Massive 12 Convention.
No. 5: Kansas State Wildcats (Final Week: No. 8)
Kansas State could be larger if their competitors was higher. However it doesn’t matter what, the Wildcats have been spectacular via two video games. And the protection has given up a complete of three factors in 120 minutes of soccer. That’s rattling spectacular.
No. 6: Houston Cougars (Final Week: No. 7)
The Houston Cougars transfer up one spot, leaping Texas Tech. Each Houston and Tech have a typical opponent in Oregon State, and UH had the extra convincing win. In fact, that is all going to be settled on Friday night time when these two groups meet in Lubbock.
No. 7: Cincinnati Bearcats (Final Week: No. 2)
Cincinnati did nothing unsuitable, it’s simply their resume weakened after Week 2, tremendously. The BC win is okay, however they’re nonetheless one of many worst P4 groups till confirmed in any other case. So Cincinnati is off to a snug 2-0 begin, however we transfer them down merely due to how their two video games now stack up vs. the remainder of the league.
No. 8: Texas Tech Purple Raiders (Final Week: No. 5)
It’s been an odd begin to the season for the Purple Raiders. They dealt with ACU, then beat Oregon State, however needed to sweat it out on the finish. And after the sport, Joey McGuire was essential of his beginning quarterback. Which makes you surprise, is a QB controversy brewing in Lubbock?
No. 9: West Virginia Mountaineers (Final Week: No. 6)
WVU dominated on Saturday, however with Week 2 within the books, their resume is weaker than the groups forward of them, particularly with that second half towards Coastal nonetheless in latest reminiscence. Michael Hawkins is operating the offense effectively, and if they’ll preserve that floor recreation buzzing, it’s going to be a full fall in Morgantown.
No. 10: Arizona Wildcats (Final Week: No. 9)
Arizona went on the highway and led BYU at halftime. However the second half was a large number, and there have been participant and training errors within the course of. However this staff continues to be going to be a power within the league, nevertheless they do discover themselves with some floor to make as much as find yourself in Arlington.
No. 11: Arizona State Solar Devils (Final Week: No. 10)
Arizona State went on the highway and misplaced to Texas A&M by 28, however the 48-20 closing rating doesn’t inform the entire story. The Solar Devils had extra passing yards, speeding yards, yards per play, first downs and sacks than the Aggies. ASU proved it will probably play with the highest of the SEC, now let’s see what it means as we transfer into Massive 12 play.
No. 12: Iowa State Cyclones (Final Week: No. 14)
I’m shifting Iowa State up. That they had a 10-0 lead over Iowa earlier than they clamped up and misplaced late on the highway. However it was a rattling good efficiency. And it was a greater efficiency than any of the groups beneath them who’ve additionally misplaced Energy 4 video games thus far this season.
No. 13: Baylor Bears (Final Week: No. 3)
Their SEC loss solely will get them thus far, now that now we have extra knowledge factors to work with. Particularly because it’s an SEC loss vs. a staff we don’t suppose is all that good to start with. However they stomped Prairie View A&M, and now have to do the identical to Louisiana Tech this weekend. Let’s see.
No. 14: UCF Knights (Final Week: No. 4)
That Pittsburgh recreation was horrible. And one factor I received’t do is decide UCF on the highway till they show in any other case. This staff has misplaced 10-straight highway video games. Plus, UCF has did not surpass 21 factors in Frost’s six highway video games since returning as the pinnacle coach. Yikes.
No. 15: Kansas Jayhawks (No. 11)
Kansas was within the recreation vs. Missouri, identical to final season, earlier than the Tigers took over and simply wore down the Jayhawks. That’s what occurred on Friday night time in Lawrence. Kansas has some proficient items, however it stays to be seen as as to whether or not they’ll put all of it collectively and win this 12 months, on this convention.
No. 16: TCU Horned Frogs (Final Week: No. 15)
Somebody needs to be No. 16. And whereas TCU had a giant win vs. Grambling, their UNC loss was ugly, and I don’t see a purpose to place them above anybody else on this league proper now. Alas, right here we’re.
