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Ohio State
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Essentially the most spectacular win in Week 1 deserves a No. 1 rating … for now. The Buckeyes’ protection was phenomenal regardless of shedding eight starters from final season – that secondary, returning two starters, is elite – and held Texas in test with 4 fourth-down stops. Arch Manning was flustered and had eyes on security Caleb Downs all afternoon. Will OSU’s offense, which had solely 203 yards, present extra firepower within the subsequent few weeks?
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6
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1-0
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2
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Penn State
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I’d not fault anybody for shifting Penn State as much as No. 1 this week. I’ve extra confidence in Penn State’s offense as we speak than I do Ohio State, however high quality wins matter, and a blowout of Nevada is not that. Nick Singleton is now solely 9 touchdowns away from tying Saquon Barkley’s college document (51).
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2
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1-0
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3
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LSU
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LSU ought to have crushed Clemson by double digits however turnovers. Blake Baker’s protection has remodeled in a single day with the assistance of a load of transfers and appears the a part of a top-10 unit. QB Garrett Nussmeier was improbable as anticipated in LSU’s first highway win towards a prime 5 group since 2019.
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NR
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1-0
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4
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Georgia
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Gunner Stockton provides Georgia a duality at quarterback that has been lacking since Stetson Bennett, and with an enormous array of latest weapons at receiver, he supplied a breakout efficiency within the opener. He threw for 190 yards and two TDs and led the group with 73 yards and two scores on the bottom. The protection held Marshall to 72 yards via three quarters.
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1
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1-0
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5
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Miami (Fla.)
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The Hurricanes had been merely higher than Notre Dame within the trenches, and it confirmed alongside the offensive line within the center 8 of the sport and alongside that quick and large line of defense on the Irish’s ultimate possession. Georgia switch Carson Beck does not have to fret about receivers dropping passes any extra, both. The Hurricanes knocked off Notre Dame 27-24 for his or her first top-10 win since 2017.
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11
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1-0
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6
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Oregon
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Oregon’s offensive line is likely to be probably the greatest within the nation, and tight finish Kenyon Sadiq is a weapon (did you see that leap over a would-be tackler Saturday?) that makes Will Stein’s offense, led by quarterback Dante Moore, troublesome to defend. Oklahoma State will probably be an excellent take a look at this week, however all eyes are on the journey to No. 2 Penn State on Sept. 27.
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5
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1-0
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7
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Texas
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Arch Manning was largely a multitude towards Ohio State, misfiring on 37% of his passes, in accordance with ESPN’s superior analytics, however he improved within the fourth quarter within the comeback try and it is clear he has immense expertise. The Longhorns’ protection held Ohio State to 203 yards and can carry this system early within the season.
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4
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0-1
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8
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Notre Dame
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Notre Dame continued to combat when it fell behind 10 factors at Miami, tied the sport and had an opportunity to win on the ultimate possession. First-time starter CJ Carr made some good throws however struggled on two of the ultimate three possessions towards the frenzy. Getting Jeremiyah Love extra concerned is crucial. That is nonetheless a top-10 group.
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6
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0-1
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9
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Illinois
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Luke Altmyer led Illinois to its fifth straight win relationship again to final season, tying for the longest lively streak amongst energy faculties. The quarterback recorded his fifth profession sport with three-plus landing passes. Receiver Hank Beatty, who led the Large Ten in punt return yards, exploded for 108 receiving yards and returned a punt 69 yards for a landing within the 52-3 win towards FCS Western Illinois.
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11
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1-0
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10
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Clemson
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I am extra anxious about Clemson than I’m Texas after Week 1. The Tigers by no means might run the ball successfully towards LSU’s revamped protection. Three 7-yard runs had been probably the most explosive, however in case you take these away, Clemson averaged only one.3 yards per carry. Fortunately for Clemson, it won’t see many opponents nearly as good as LSU within the ACC.
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5
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0-1
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11
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Utah
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The Utes are quick and harmful on offense with a brand new RPO system led by New Mexico switch Devon Dampier, who delivered a 43-10 blowout win on the highway at UCLA. Dampier threw for 206 yards with solely 4 incompletions and rushed for 87 yards. Utah was my preseason decide to win the Large 12 and that perception was strengthened Saturday.
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NR
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1-0
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12
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Florida
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DJ Lagway was a tad sloppy, however his stat line was nonetheless nice with three first-half touchdowns, and the Gators performed a clear sport (no penalties) in a 55-0 drubbing of Lengthy Island. Subsequent up: An sudden early season take a look at towards South Florida, which can possible pop into the polls this week.
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NR
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1-0
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13
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Florida State
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Florida State made Alabama look gentle (perhaps the Tide are simply that, really) with a rebuilt roster that dominated the trenches. New defensive coordinator Tony White needs to be applauded for instilling some much-needed toughness. Offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn dug deep into his bag of methods, working performs relationship again to his days at Tulsa within the late 2000s, as FSU rushed for 240 yards. QB Tommy Castellanos stood on enterprise, backing up his preseason claims.
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NR
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1-0
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14
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Oklahoma
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The John Mateer period is off to a robust begin as Oklahoma bought precisely what it paid for when it snagged the quarterback and his offensive coordinator, Ben Arbuckle, away from Washington State’s high-flying offense. Mateer scored 4 mixed touchdowns and was 30-of-37 passing for 392 yards and three touchdowns with one decide. Subsequent up is a story-filled showdown with Michigan and coach Sherrone Moore, an OU alum.
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NR
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1-0
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15
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Michigan
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Bryce Underwood has a whip for an arm, and Michigan goes to be must-see TV all yr with the freshman quarterback. He threw for 251 yards in his debut. The protection was superb regardless of permitting 217 passing yards, 21 first downs and 17 factors. The secondary must shore issues up earlier than going through OU’s passing assault.
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NR
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1-0
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16
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Tennessee
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Dare we are saying the Vols are higher with Joey Aguilar at quarterback this fall? The UCLA switch made his reads, processed the coverages, led his receivers along with his passes out in entrance on crossing routes and labored his means down the sector in a three-touchdown debut in a 45-26 win towards Syracuse. Tennessee is in good arms.
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7
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1-0
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17
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Arizona State
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For individuals who believed Northern Arizona was going to be a pushover, you simply weren’t paying consideration. We anticipated a tighter-than-expected sport and it was simply that in a 38-19 win for ASU. Sam Leavitt set or matched 4 profession highs, together with 330 whole yards and 25 go completions.
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7
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1-0
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18
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Auburn
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Auburn may need its greatest offensive line since 2014. OU switch Jackson Arnold’s efficiency within the 38-24 win at Baylor had shades of Nick Marshall, the whip-smart working quarterback from a decade in the past. Arnold ran for a career-high 137 yards because the Tigers owned the road of scrimmage with 308 speeding yards.
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NR
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1-0
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19
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Texas Tech
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QB Behren Morton injured his leg Saturday however is believed to be OK. That is nice information after what amounted to be nothing greater than a scrimmage towards UAPB, which included 8-minute quarters within the second half of the 67-7 win. The Purple Raiders piled up 608 yards, together with 294 yards speeding, probably the most for this system since 2017.
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NR
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1-0
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20
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South Carolina
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How nice is it that Shane Beamer’s South Carolina group was propelled by Beamer Ball towards his father’s former group, Virginia Tech, to interrupt open a slugfest Sunday in Atlanta? Vicari Swain’s 80-yard punt return TD was particular. Credit score the Hokies for slowing LaNorris Sellers on the bottom, however he made them pay via the air within the second half.
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8
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1-0
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21
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Alabama
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Alabama appeared gentle and misplaced on protection after the primary 5 minutes in Tallahassee. The shortage of hustle and pursuit at occasions was straightforward to identify, too. Merely put, Alabama has an issue, notably towards groups that love misdirection and run-heavy schemes (Florida State in Week 1 and Vanderbilt final season). Kalen DeBoer is 1-3 in his final 4 video games.
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7
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0-1
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22
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Louisville
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Isaac Brown is the perfect working again within the ACC, and by the top of the yr he is likely to be the perfect within the nation. He wanted solely six carries to hit 126 yards and two scores within the 51-17 win towards FCS Jap Kentucky.
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NR
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1-0
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23
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SMU
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The Mustangs scored 21 factors off three turnovers in a 42-13 win towards East Texas A&M. Kevin Jennings focused Romello Brinson on 33% of his throws and he recorded a profession excessive with 121 yards and one TD catch. SMU will get a really bodily Baylor group this week.
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17
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1-0
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24
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Tulane
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Jon Sumrall simply will get it carried out. We anticipated Tulane to “upset” Northwestern, however the Inexperienced Wave did greater than that in a 23-3 demolition of the Large Ten group. Former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff threw for 152 yards and ran for 113 extra whereas scoring two mixed touchdowns.
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NR
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1-0
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25
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South Florida
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It was solely a matter of time earlier than Alex Golesh bought USF rolling. His offense is a pleasure to look at, and on Thursday, he picked up his first enormous win as head coach by knocking off Boise State in a 34-7 blowout. Boise hardly resembles final season’s playoff group, however give USF credit score.
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NR
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1-0
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