SEC teams conclude unbeaten week one as conference play intensifies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 7, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Sep 7, 2026

The SEC finished the opening weekend of the college football season with an undefeated record across 16 games. Mississippi secured a win over Louisville with a late field goal, helping the conference navigate a week marked by off-field legal developments. LSU defeated Clemson by 41 points in a notable non-conference showing, while other SEC programs, including Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Florida, saw strong performances from first-time starting quarterbacks. Despite the on-field success, questions regarding defensive communication remain for Mississippi ahead of an upcoming matchup with LSU. Rivalry momentum continues into next week as Ohio State faces Texas and Oklahoma plays Michigan.
- •Mississippi defeated Louisville with a last-second field goal.
- •LSU won against Clemson by 41 points.
- •All 16 SEC teams finished the opening weekend without a loss.
- •Ohio State travels to Texas and Oklahoma visits Michigan next week.
- •Rutgers lost to UMass in home competition.
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