NCAAF Week 1 Recap: Top 25 Teams' Performances and What's Next
A comprehensive recap of NCAAF Week 1, highlighting the top 25 teams' performances, key stats, and upcoming matchups.

College football made a triumphant return in Week 1, with several high-profile matchups setting the tone for the season. Here’s a detailed look at the top 25 teams and their performances:
1. Ohio State Buckeyes
Previous ranking: 3 2025 record: 1-0 Week 1 result: Defeated Texas 14-7 Stat to know: Julian Sayin is the first QB to win his first college start against an AP No. 1 team since Jim Harbaugh in 1984. What's next: Saturday vs. Grambling, 3:30 p.m., BTN
2. Penn State Nittany Lions
Previous ranking: 2 2025 record: 1-0 Week 1 result: Defeated Nevada 46-11 Stat to know: Nicholas Singleton has rushed for a touchdown in eight straight games. What's next: Saturday vs. Florida International, noon, BTN
3. LSU Tigers
Previous ranking: 9 2025 record: 1-0 Week 1 result: Defeated Clemson 17-10 Stat to know: LSU won a season opener against a top-five team for the second time in history. What's next: Saturday vs. Louisiana Tech, 7:30 p.m., ESPN+
4. Georgia Bulldogs
Previous ranking: 5 2025 record: 1-0 Week 1 result: Defeated Marshall 45-7 Stat to know: Gunner Stockton is the first Georgia player with two passing and two rushing scores in a season opener in 80 years. What's next: Saturday vs. Austin Peay, 3:30 p.m., ESPN+
5. Miami Hurricanes
Previous ranking: 10 2025 record: 1-0 Week 1 result: Defeated Notre Dame 27-24 Stat to know: Miami has seven straight home wins against Notre Dame. What's next: Saturday vs. Bethune-Cookman, 7 p.m., ESPN+
6. Oregon Ducks
Previous ranking: 7 2025 record: 1-0 Week 1 result: Defeated Montana State 59-13 Stat to know: Oregon had 12 different players with a rush and 10 with a reception. What's next: Saturday vs. Oklahoma State, 3:30 p.m., CBS
7. Texas Longhorns
Previous ranking: 1 2025 record: 0-1 Week 1 result: Lost to Ohio State 14-7 Stat to know: Texas is the sixth preseason AP No. 1 team to lose its season opener. What's next: Saturday vs. San Jose State, noon, ABC
8. Clemson Tigers
Previous ranking: 4 2025 record: 0-1 Week 1 result: Lost to LSU 17-10 Stat to know: Clemson has scored 10 or fewer points in four of its past five season openers. What's next: Saturday vs. Troy, 3:30 p.m., ACC Network
9. Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Previous ranking: 6 2025 record: 0-1 Week 1 result: Lost to Miami 27-24 Stat to know: Notre Dame has lost seven consecutive road games against Miami. What's next: Sept. 13 vs. Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m., NBC
10. South Carolina Gamecocks
Previous ranking: 13 2025 record: 1-0 Week 1 result: Defeated Virginia Tech 24-11 Stat to know: Shane Beamer is 4-1 in season openers with South Carolina. What's next: Saturday vs. South Carolina State, 7 p.m., ESPN+
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25. Utah Utes
Previous ranking: NR 2025 record: 1-0 Week 1 result: Defeated UCLA 43-10 Stat to know: Utah has won three consecutive season openers. What's next: Saturday vs. Cal Poly, 6 p.m. ET, ESPN+