AI-assisted summary
LSU defeated Clemson 17-10, holding their offense to 261 yards.
Michigan utilized SEC transfers effectively in their opening win.
Since the Big Ten and SEC have deemed themselves superior to the rest of college football, I’m playing to their egos with a top 25 that excludes everybody else.
You might notice that my first regular-season rankings vary significantly from my preseason top 25. Get used to big changes each week.
1. LSU: Who says Brian Kelly can’t win an opener? All he needed was a defense to match his offense. The Tigers held a talented Clemson offense to 261 yards in a 17-10 victory.
2. Ohio State: The Buckeyes suffered huge losses on defense, lost defensive coordinator Jim Knowles to Penn State, and limited formerly No. 1 Texas to one touchdown