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The biggest surprise in week one saw Florida State, coming off a 3-9 season, batter top-ten Alabama into submission.
Florida State not only defeated the Tide, but they also bullied them, as Bama hadn't been pushed around in years.
Alabama allowed 230 yards in rushing, and while I'm open to this being week one jitters, it's possible the Tide lost the punishing defense that was such a force during the Nick Saban era.
I Tell Ya' Herbie:
Still, it's reasonable to see the week one results, which are often overexaggerated, and think back to Florida State's week zero loss last year to Georgia Tech.
It was a major shocker at the time, but when the season ended, Florida State finished 3-9 and Georgia Tech 7-5, so a game that looks huge at the time often is meaningless by the end of the season.
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It may not have national implications, but I'm happy to see Kansas and Missouri playing each other for the first time since 2011 and the Tigers' move to the SEC.
This is a huge rivalry and was so filled with animosity (mostly Kansas towards the departing Missouri) that the Jayhawks refused to play the Tigers in any sport for years.
The teams will play in Missouri this season and return to Kansas in 2026, but I am not aware of any further commitments.
At a time when regional rivalries are dying due to conference realignment, it's nice to see games like this played, even if only for a short time.
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Another one of my favorite rivalries appears to be a potentially important game come playoff selection time, as Iowa and Iowa State meet for the Cy-Hawk Trophy in Ames.
This is usually a fun rivalry, and with both teams having playoff hopes, a big non-conference win could go a long way come selection time.
Plus, with the added attention for Kirk Ferentz, who needs one win to become the winningest Big Ten coach in history, the Cy-Hawk is a game worth watching.
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