Kentucky wins season opener as college football teams begin September schedule

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Kentucky wins season opener as college football teams begin September schedule
Summary

College football programs across the country completed their Week 1 matchups on Saturday, September 6, 2026. The Kentucky Wildcats secured a victory in their season debut, marking the beginning of the Will Stein era in Lexington. Elsewhere, the weekend slate featured significant storylines including controversy at Michigan and the debut of Lane Kiffin as head coach of LSU. Quarterback Cutter Boley recorded six touchdowns during his performance on the field. The results continue to shape early conference standings as teams transition into the second week of the season. Coaches and programs are now adjusting their rosters and game plans based on initial performance data gathered from these opening games.

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  • Kentucky defeated its opponent in the first game of the Will Stein era.
  • Cutter Boley finished the game with six touchdowns.
  • Lane Kiffin coached his first game for LSU.
  • Michigan faced internal controversy during the opening week of the season.
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It was a wild Week 1 Saturday across the college football world. Let's recap the biggest storylines from all the madness.

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