College football made a thrilling return with Week 1 bringing excitement and a few surprises. Among the standout performances, Ohio State’s decisive victory showcased the formidable partnership between quarterback Julian Sayin and receiver Jeremiah Smith. The duo led their team to a commanding 56-3 win over Ball State, reinforcing Ohio State’s position as the top-ranked team.
Thursday night’s games included an unexpected victory where UMass, a 29.5-point underdog, defeated Rutgers and ended a 16-game losing streak. This upset added excitement to the opening week and proved that anything can happen in college football.
Top 25 College Football Scores
- No. 1 Ohio State 56, Ball State 3
- No. 2 Oregon 34, Boise State 27
- No. 3 Georgia 63, Tennessee State 3
- No. 5 Texas 59, Texas State 7
- No. 6 Indiana 52, North Texas 16
- No. 7 Miami (FL) 45, Stanford 6
- No. 10 Oklahoma 51, UTEP 0
- No. 13 Alabama 48, East Carolina 10
- No. 14 USC 39, Fresno State 0
- No. 18 Penn State 45, Marshall 0
- No. 20 Tennessee 56, Furman 9
- No. 21 Utah 66, Idaho 14
- No. 23 Houston 33, Oregon State 20
- No. 25 Missouri 54, Arkansas-Pine Bluff 14
Fans can follow live updates as Lane Kiffin and LSU play against Clemson, adding further excitement to this football season’s opening week. Keep track of all the action with our comprehensive coverage of college football games.

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