Texas lost 7-14 in a big game at Ohio State with Arch Manning struggling – going 17/30 with 170 YDS passing, 1 TD, and 1 INT. The Longhorns’ run game was mostly absent as the offensive line appeared outmatched. Their defense did perform well and show flashes of promise for the rest of the season. Ohio State’s offense did have a few challenges, but Julian Sayin passed for 126 yards. The Buckeyes’ defense looked really good in the trenches, especially the o-line.
Clemson suffered a tough 17 to 10 loss against LSU. Cade Klubnik had some issues passing, completing only 19 of 38 with an interception. In the run game, the Tigers averaged only 1.6 yards per carry. LSU’s Garrett Nussmeier had a really good game going 28-38 passing with 230 yards and a touchdown. Mansoor Delane snagged a big interception.
Notre Dame had a close 24 to 27 loss against Miami. CJ Carr and the team did show hope for a good season, though. Miami’s Carson Beck – the Georgia transfer – looks really good with 205 yards and two touchdowns, aided by an amazing touchdown catch by CJ Daniels.
Miami Hurricanes wide receiver CJ Daniels (7) catches the ball with one hand to score a touchdown against Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first half of their NCAA football game at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Picture via Yahoo sports
Alabama lost to Florida State 17-31 in the biggest upset of the week. One of the biggest stories from this game is Ryan Williams really struggled having five catches for 30 yards which is low for his standards. He also left with a head injury with 6:07 left In the fourth quarter and is considered day-to-day. Alabama just doesn’t seem to have the same Nick Saban energy, and their days of constant undefeated championship seasons seem over. Florida State really appeared to turn it around after a dismal 2-10 record last season. This really seems like a new era for Florida State.
Kansas State and Boise State both really struggled with Boise State losing 7-35 against USF in a Friday night game. Boise State just isn’t the same team without Ashton Jeanty, and will not be making the playoffs this year. Kansas State started with a tough 24-21 loss against the rival Iowa State in week zero in the Dublin, Ireland game and then barely beat North Dakota – only winning by 3 in a 35-38 win. I don’t think either of these teams will end the season ranked or be even close to the playoffs.
Tennessee dominated Syracuse in a 45-26 win with QB Joey Aguilar passing for 247 yards and three touchdowns. The Orange defense really struggled, allowing Tennessee 45 points, but they often showed hopes scoring 26 on the solid Tennessee defense. Tennessee also dominated on the ground, rushing for an impressive 6.4 yards per carry.
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