college football season, Week 1 witnessed thrilling matchups involving all top 25 teams from the preseason AP Poll. The headline event saw Colorado causing a major upset by defeating No. 17 TCU in Deion Sanders' debut as the Buffaloes' head coach. Scores, statistics, and TV information for all the top 25 games during Week 1 are detailed below. Additionally, we'll recap the preseason rankings to provide context for these exciting developments.
On the first weekend of September, college football fans were treated to an exhilarating slate of games as the top 25 teams clashed in Week 1. The results showcased the fierce competition among these teams:
No. 1 Georgia asserted their dominance with a convincing 48-7 victory over UT Martin.
No. 2 Michigan displayed their strength, triumphing over East Carolina with a score of 30-3.
No. 3 Ohio State delivered a solid performance, defeating Indiana 23-3.
No. 4 Alabama showcased their power, securing a resounding 56-7 win against Middle Tennessee.
No. 6 USC put on an offensive show, with a commanding 66-14 victory over Nevada.
No. 7 Penn State emerged victorious, defeating West Virginia 38-15.
No. 10 Washington demonstrated their prowess, beating Boise State 56-19.
No. 11 Texas secured a 37-10 win over Rice.
No. 12 Tennessee dominated Virginia with a score of 49-13 in Nashville.
No. 13 Notre Dame showcased their strength with a 56-3 victory over Tennessee State.
No. 15 Oregon had a high-scoring game, defeating Portland State 81-7.
No. 16 Kansas State faced off against Southeast Missouri State, with the result awaited.
In a thrilling upset, Colorado stunned No. 17 TCU with a final score of 45-42.
No. 19 Wisconsin secured a 38-17 victory