Top college football teams start season with dominant victories

Top-ranked college football teams opened their seasons with decisive wins against overmatched opponents during Week 1. Georgia secured an A grade after a 63-3 victory over Tennessee State, while Ohio State earned a B+ following a 56-3 win against Ball State. Texas claimed a 59-7 victory over Texas State, as Arch Manning recorded 305 passing yards and four touchdowns. Miami defeated Stanford 45-6 behind a strong passing performance from Darian Mensah. Oregon remained undefeated after a 34-27 contest against Boise State, though the team struggled with defensive penalties and conversion rates. Indiana also secured a 52-16 win over North Texas despite allowing the Mean Green to move the chains consistently. These games provide an initial look at the performance of national championship contenders as the season progresses.

• 1:51 PMCBS Sports — College football grades: Georgia earns 'A' mark for dominance, Texas Tech gets 'C' on Week 1 report card