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SEC goes 16-0 in Week 1, first sweep since 1997

9/8/2026

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LSU Crushes Clemson

LSU beat Clemson 51-10 in Week 1 under coach Lane Kiffin.
Ohio State remained No.1 in the AP Top 25 poll with 41 first-place votes.
Oregon achieved its highest preseason ranking ever at No.2, earning 14 first-place votes.
The SEC posted a perfect 16-0 record in Week 1, its first sweep since 1997.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 230 yards, one TD, one interception and rushed 113 yards with two scores.

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Michigan Clock Win

The Big Ten conference reviewed the final-second clock error that gave Michigan an extra play.
Officials added one second after video review, allowing Bryce Underwood to complete the winning Hail Mary.
Michigan’s 13-12 victory could drop the Wolverines from the AP Top 25, a first in over two decades.
The AP poll panel of 69 writers will decide if the win justifies Michigan keeping its ranking.

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Arch Manning Dominates

Boston College fell 34-15 to Cincinnati in Bill O'Brien’s debut as head coach.
Wake Forest opened 1-0, routing Akron under second-year coach Jake Dickert.
Penn State posted a 45-0 shutout in Matt Campbell’s first game, with Rocco Becht throwing four touchdowns.
Texas quarterback Arch Manning threw four touchdowns in a 59-7 win over Texas State, setting a rematch with Ohio State.

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LSU Crushes Clemson

LSU beat Clemson 51-10 in Week 1 under coach Lane Kiffin.
Ohio State remained No.1 in the AP Top 25 poll with 41 first-place votes.
Oregon achieved its highest preseason ranking ever at No.2, earning 14 first-place votes.
The SEC posted a perfect 16-0 record in Week 1, its first sweep since 1997.
LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt threw for 230 yards, one TD, one interception and rushed 113 yards with two scores.

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