College football is unpredictable and delightful, which is why we live for what happens on Saturdays. Week 1 absolutely delivered, from dominant defenses in top-10 showdowns to a cathartic win for Florida State over Alabama. Oh yeah, and an underwhelming Arch Manning performance gives fuel to just about every potential #take in the content machine.
Each Sunday, I’ll publish my biggest takeaways from the college football weekend. I’ll highlight the most interesting storylines, track College Football Playoff contenders and specifically shout out individual and team performances that deserve the spotlight.
1. Arch Manning is not quite ready for prime time. At least, not yet.
It is not Manning’s fault that the preseason hype surrounding him reached insane levels. It is not his fault that