College football is back — for real now.
The marquee showdown between No. 1 Texas and No. 3 Ohio State got things rolling early as the Buckeyes delivered a defensive clinic against Arch Manning and the Longhorns. The star quarterback finally found a rhythm late in the game, but it wasn’t enough and Ohio State held on for a 14-7 win.
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The big stunner of the day came in the afternoon window as Florida State upset No. 9 Alabama to back up the words of QB Thomas Castellanos, who said in the offseason he just didn’t see how the Tide would stop him. Castellanos had a stellar debut for the Seminoles in a 31-17 win, throwing for 152 yards and rushing for 78 more with a TD.
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Follow along below for the rest of Saturday’s action, and here’s how to watch college football this season.
No. 7 LSU at No. 4 Clemson
7:30 ET | ABC | Clemson -4
LSU coach Brian Kelly has talked a lot over the offseason about how important the opener is for his Tigers; LSU has lost its last five season openers. Clemson was our preseason No. 1 team. Cade Klubnik is the No. 2 Heisman favorite behind Manning at +700 and just ahead of LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier at +950.