Michigan narrowly defeats Western Michigan as LSU dominates Clemson in Week 1

College football returned this weekend with several notable results across the country. In Ann Arbor, Michigan secured a victory over Western Michigan following a controversial last-second Hail Mary play that required an officiating review. Elsewhere, LSU delivered a decisive 51-10 victory against Clemson in Baton Rouge. Clemson struggled significantly on offense, recording negative rushing yardage during the third quarter. Meanwhile, Indiana saw a strong performance from quarterback Josh Hoover and receiver Nick Marsh in their season opener. Lane Kiffin oversaw a dominant display by LSU, maintaining a significant lead over Clemson by halftime. These results mark the start of the 2026 season as teams adjust to new roster compositions and coaching strategies in the current college football.

• 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from College Football Week 1: Mayhem in Michigan, concerns in Clemson