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Top-five college football teams secure week one victories

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 8:05 PM

Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Top-five college football teams secure week one victories

Summary

Ohio State, Georgia, Texas, and Indiana opened their seasons with convincing victories during Saturday's college football slate. Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3, while Georgia recorded a 56-3 win over Tennessee State. Texas recorded a 59-7 win against Texas State behind two touchdown passes from Arch Manning to Cam Coleman. Oregon faced a tighter contest, securing a 34-27 win over Boise State at home. While top-ranked programs largely handled their respective opponents, coaching staffs identified areas for improvement, including defensive rushing yards allowed by Texas and inconsistent play by Oregon. The focus now shifts to Week 2 matchups, highlighted by an upcoming game between Texas and Ohio State.

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By the Numbers

•Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 behind Julian Sayin's 300 passing yards.
•Georgia totaled over 600 yards of offense in a 56-3 win against Tennessee State.
•Oregon managed a 34-27 win over Boise State despite being a heavy favorite.
•Texas plays Ohio State in Week 2 after a 59-7 win over Texas State.
•Nate Frazier recorded three rushing touchdowns for Georgia in the season opener.

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The top-five teams in college football took the field Saturday, with Ohio State, Georgia, Texas and Indiana earning convincing wins while Oregon faced a tougher challenge from Boise State. Here’s a look at each team’s performance and grade.
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