Week 1 College Football Preview: Notable Trends, CFP Debates, MUST-WATCH Games & More!
Summary
Hosts Chip Patterson, Tom Finelli, Bud Elliott, and Danny Kanell preview Week 1 of the 2026 college football season, analyzing trends like tempo shifts and the disadvantage of playing in Week 0. They debate a hypothetical playoff scenario pitting an 11-2 Virginia team against a 9-3 Oklahoma squad, ultimately favoring Oklahoma’s resume. The episode concludes with a breakdown of Oregon’s opener against Boise State and key storylines for top teams like Ohio State, Texas, and Indiana.
Topics discussed
Intro and Week 1 surprises like UNC and Memphis
Tempo trends and betting market movements
Ranked vs. Unranked trends and Louisville vs. Ole Miss
Rest vs. Rust debate and Week 0 advantages
CFP Committee hypothetical: Virginia vs. Oklahoma
Oregon vs. Boise State matchup breakdown
Ohio State, Texas, and Indiana preview
Stanford, Illinois, and Georgia Tech previews
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