NFL season opens as Michigan falls out of college football rankings

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Last updated Sep 9, 2026

NFL season opens as Michigan falls out of college football rankings
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The NFL regular season begins today with a rare Wednesday kickoff between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. This season introduces new league-wide kickoff rules and an expanded international schedule. In college football, the Associated Press dropped Michigan from the Top 25 rankings following a narrow victory over Western Michigan, marking a historic slide for the program. Meanwhile, LSU has finalized its roster by opting not to sign former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. In UEFA Champions League action, Manchester City opened its campaign with a 2-0 victory against Porto, and Real Madrid secured a 2-1 result over Inter. Upcoming matches include Arsenal facing Napoli and Barcelona playing Feyenoord.

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  • The NFL season begins Wednesday with the Seattle Seahawks hosting the New England Patriots.
  • Michigan dropped from the AP Top 25 rankings after a victory against Western Michigan.
  • Manchester City defeated Porto 2-0 in the opening match of the UEFA Champions League.
  • Real Madrid won 2-1 against Inter in their recent Champions League fixture.
  • LSU confirmed its roster will not include former NFL players Dae'Quan Wright or Zxavian Harris.
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