The Week 1 CFB Tasting Menu: We Made It
Summary
Roger Rigade fills in for Alex on Split Zone Duo’s 2026 Week 0 tasting menu, previewing intriguing matchups like UMass-Rutgers, Colorado-Georgia Tech, and USC-Fresno State. The hosts discuss the NFL’s encroachment on Labor Day weekend, USC’s attendance issues, and key quarterback battles at Auburn and Baylor. They also highlight regional rivalries, new head coaches, and potential upsets in the FCS and Group of Five.
Topics discussed
Intro: Alex's absence and Week 1 preview challenges
Week 1 schedule length and Labor Day game history
UMass at Rutgers: Regional rivalry and scheduling theories
Colorado at Georgia Tech: Dion's return and offensive changes
UAB at Illinois: New eras for both programs
USC at San Jose State: Attendance issues and Trent Mosley
Miami at Notre Dame: Stadium atmosphere and Nokian ad
Indiana at North Texas and Coastal QB situation
Alabama at Liberty: Keelan Russell's debut
Player name trends: Jalen, Bob, and Jackson
North Texas at Indiana: Tan Jackson's return
Nebraska crowd issues and Oregon State QB debate
Miami OH at Pitt: Poppy Williams' NFL saga
FCS upsets and Baylor's defensive front
Boise State at Oregon: New coordinators and history
Boston College, Marshall, and Texas State offense
Oklahoma State QB era and Iowa's QB competition
Wyoming at Colorado State: Rivalry and trophy
FIU at USF and depth chart hubbub
Clemson at LSU: QB battle and offensive line
Western Michigan at Michigan and Northwestern at SD State
Stanford at Hawaii: Jackson Arnold's pressure
UCLA at Cal: New coaches and Big Ten politics
Washington State at Washington and Louisville at Ole Miss
Wisconsin at Notre Dame: Lambeau Field and WR coach
Florida State at SMU: Concerns and Randy Pittman
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