College football Week 1 winners and losers: Lane Kiffin, conspiracy theories, Heisman poses
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- LSU dominated Clemson 51-10 after a storm delay, highlighting Lane Kiffin's success without relying on ex-NFL players, while Clemson struggled offensively and defensively.
- Western Michigan appeared to upset Michigan, but a controversial one-second clock reset allowed Michigan to win on a last-second touchdown, fueling conspiracy theories about officiating fairness.
- Oklahoma State's massive roster overhaul with 18 North Texas transfers under new coach Eric Morris faltered in a 24-10 loss to Tulsa, contrasting with other coaches who successfully integrated large transfer groups.
- Several Heisman Trophy favorites had strong Week 1 performances, including Miami's Darian Mensah, Texas' Arch Manning, Ohio State's Julian Sayin, and Oregon's Dante Moore, boosting their early-season profiles.
- FCS team Tarleton State impressed with a 20-13 upset over Bowling Green, signaling ambitions to move up to FBS with significant investments in facilities and recruiting, joining a small group of FCS programs with multiple FBS wins.
