Top ranked college football teams prepare for Week 1 matchups

Twenty-two of the top 25 college football teams enter Week 1 as double-digit favorites, leading to a slate of games defined by roster evaluation rather than upset potential. With limited marquee nonconference matchups on the schedule, teams are focused on establishing performance benchmarks, such as line of scrimmage dominance and quarterback transitions. Notable openers include Notre Dame playing Wisconsin at Lambeau Field and LSU hosting Clemson. Tennessee debuts quarterback Faizon Brandon, while Alabama looks to improve its ground game against ECU. Only Ole Miss and Louisville represent a matchup between two ranked teams this weekend. Coaches will monitor player development and depth as programs refine their rotations before facing more challenging conference opponents.

• 5:13 PMCBS Sports — Ranked teams may not face much resistance in Week 1, but there's still plenty to learn