College football quarterbacks lead strong performances in week one action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
Top college football programs opened their 2026 seasons with high-scoring victories driven by efficient quarterback play. Julian Sayin led Ohio State to a 56-3 win over Ball State, while Dante Moore threw for 378 yards in Oregon’s 34-27 victory against Boise State. Georgia defeated Tennessee State 63-3 behind three touchdowns from Gunner Stockton, and Arch Manning recorded four scores in Texas’ 59-7 win over Texas State. USC moved to 2-0 following a 39-0 shutout of Fresno State, where Jayden Maiava completed 23 of 25 passes. Elsewhere, UMass secured a 37-21 upset over Rutgers, marking the program's first win against a power conference opponent. Tulsa also notched a 24-10 win over Oklahoma State. Competition continues Sunday with a matchup between No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 24 Louisville.
- •Julian Sayin and Arch Manning are scheduled to face each other in week two.
- •USC is the first team to reach a 2-0 record in the 2026 season.
- •UMass recorded its first victory over a power conference opponent in school history.
- •Jayden Maiava has accumulated 635 passing yards through two games for USC.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — College football Week 1 winners and losers: The year of the quarterback has gotten off to a stellar start
"Yes, a lot of top teams played inferior opponents in Week 1. But the stat lines that star QBs put up in those games were still eye-opening.
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