College football teams conclude Week 1 as other sports events continue
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

College football Week 1 action draws to a close with a matchup between No. 19 SMU and Florida State in Tallahassee. The opening weekend featured a 51-10 LSU victory over Clemson and a 48-10 Alabama win, while No. 2 Oregon escaped an upset bid from Boise State. Elsewhere, Team USA basketball reached the FIBA Women's World Cup quarterfinals after a 55-52 win against Italy and a victory over China. The US Open tennis tournament continued with Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton winning in straight sets on Sunday. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula is set for a quarterfinal match against Emma Navarro on Tuesday. NFL season predictions have also emerged, including a projected Super Bowl LXI appearance for the Cincinnati Bengals.
- •No. 19 SMU and Florida State conclude the final game of college football Week 1.
- •LSU defeated Clemson 51-10 in a game featuring Lane Kiffin’s inaugural squad.
- •Team USA advanced to the Women's World Cup quarterfinals following a win over Italy.
- •Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton reached the next round of the US Open on Sunday.
- •Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro are scheduled to face each other in the US Open quarterfinals on Tuesday.
- 1:01 PMCBS NFL — Winners, losers, grades from Week 1 in college football; NFL season predictions produce shocker
"Plus it was a big weekend for the Americans at the US Open and FIBA Women's World Cup
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