Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Kalen DeBoer leads his players onto the field at Bryant-Denny Stadium for his first game as head coach. The Crimson Tide played Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
After eight months of suffering, college football is back and despite there being only three ranked matchups over the weekend, it was a great start to the year.
The Georgia Bulldogs and Alabama Crimson Tide both look like teams that will be competing for Playoff spots in the expanded 12-team field while the Clemson Tigers and Florida State Seminoles hopes seem to be in severe trouble already. The defending national champion Michigan Wolverines used a late second-half interception to put away a feisty Fresno State team setting up a massive showdown with the Texas Longhorns this weekend.
In the first game post-Nick Saban, the Tide played nearly perfect as they beat Western Kentucky 63-0 and outgained them 600 to 145 yards. Many people were skeptical of Kalen DeBoer and what he could do with the Tide, but it seems like people know Alabama is here to stay. FanDuel has updated their national title odds following Week 1:
12. Tennessee Volunteers (+3500)
Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) celebrates after a big run during Tennessee’s game against Chattanooga in Neyland Stadium in Knoxville on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024.
Michigan acting head coach Sherrone Moore watches a replay during the first half against Ohio State at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.
Week 1 Result: Michigan Wolverines 30, Fresno State Bulldogs 10
Sep 1, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; LSU Tigers running back Josh Williams (18) carries the ball against the Southern California Trojans in the first half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 31, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward (1) throws the ball before a game against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 30, 2023; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) passes against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – AUGUST 31: Beaux Collins #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish catches a pass as Dezz Ricks #10 of the Texas A&M Aggies attempts to defend during the fourth quarter at Kyle Field on August 31, 2024 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images)
Aug 31, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi Rebels wide receiver Micah Davis (4) returns a punt against Furman Paladins defensive back Brayden Holmes (26) during the first half at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports
Week 1 Result: Ole Miss Rebels 76, Furman Paladins 0
Aug 31, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams (2) celebrates with wide receiver Cole Adams (7) after scoring a touchdown against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon Ducks defensive back Brandon Johnson and fellow members of the Oregon defense celebrate an interception as the Oregon Ducks host the Idaho Vandals Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore.
Aug 31, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Isaiah Bond (7) reacts after a first down against the Colorado State Rams during the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Meullion-USA TODAY Sports
Week 1 Result: Texas Longhorns 52, Colorado State Rams 0
August 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrates after sacking Akron Zips quarterback Ben Finley (10) during the first half of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium.
Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) reacts after a tackle against the Clemson Tigers in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
