Ohio State and Georgia hold top rankings as Oregon struggles in opener

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Ohio State and Georgia hold top rankings as Oregon struggles in opener
Summary

Ohio State and Georgia maintained their top positions in the college football polls following decisive wins to open the season. Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 behind 320 passing yards from Julian Sayin, while Georgia cruised past Tennessee State 63-3. Oregon secured a 34-27 victory against Boise State, though the performance raised questions regarding the team's championship viability. Texas and Miami also recorded comfortable wins, defeating Texas State and Stanford respectively. LSU recorded a 51-10 win over Clemson to bolster its standing. Notre Dame prepares for a Sunday matchup against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, and Ole Miss is set to face Louisville.

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  • Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 behind three passing touchdowns from Julian Sayin.
  • Georgia secured a 63-3 victory against Tennessee State.
  • Oregon won 34-27 over Boise State but faced scrutiny for special teams and fourth-down execution.
  • LSU recorded a 51-10 win over Clemson.
  • Notre Dame faces Wisconsin on Sunday at Lambeau Field.
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Week 1 did not deliver the giant upset everyone was waiting for. It did, however, leave the AP voters with enough to argue about.

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