College football scores, Week 1 schedule, Top 25 results, TV info
College football’s biggest teams get their 2022 seasons underway on Saturday. We’ll update this story throughout the day with final scores, highlights and what you need to know from each game.
Utah State at No. 1 Alabama
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: SEC Network
What to know: Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young, the reigning Heisman winner, will get a boost from Georgia Tech transfer Jahmyr Gibbs, helping offset the loss of last year’s leading rusher and top receivers.
No. 5 Notre Dame at No. 2 Ohio State
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
TV: ABC
What to know: Former Ohio State player Marcus Freeman returning home to start his first season as head coach of Notre Dame. The Buckeyes return quarterback C.J. Stroud, running back TreVeyon Henderson and wide receiver Jaxson Smith-Njigba from last year’s team that led the nation in scoring.
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No. 3 Georgia 49, No. 12 Oregon 3
Briefly: The defending champions made a statement on Saturday and routed Oregon as Stetson Bennett went 25-for-31 for 368 yards and two touchdowns, scoring touchdowns each of the first seven times they had the ball. The stout defense also harassed Bo Nix all day as he threw two interceptions.
One highlight to know: Malaki Starks makes an athletic play and picks off Nix.
Make your read: Defending champion Georgia off to strong start
Next up: The Bulldogs play Samford from the FCS on Saturday. The Ducks entertains Eastern Washington.
No. 6 Michigan 51, Colorado State 7
Briefly: Cade McNamara threw for 136 yards and a touchdown and Blake Corum added 76 yards rushing and a score as the Wolverines made easy work of Colorado State at the Big House in the season opener for both teams. The Rams had only 219 yards of total offense.
One highlight to know: Watch Corum as he hurdles a defender.
Make your read: Michigan starts with dominating win in opener.
Next up: Michigan is home against Hawaii next week while Colorado State hosts Middle Tennessee.
No. 7 Texas A&M 31, Sam Houston State 0
Briefly: A nearly three-hour weather delay didn’t stop the Aggies as Haynes King threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns. Ainias Smith added six catches for164 yards with two touchdowns
One highlight to know: Check out one of Smith’s three receiving scores, leaving defenders in the dust.
Next up: The Aggies take on Appalachian State next Saturday. Sam Houston State plays Northern Arizona
No. 8 Utah at Florida
Kickoff: 7 p.m.
TV: ESPN
What to know: The Utes are attracting College Football Playoff attention after last season’s run to the Rose Bowl and have most of their key players returning, led by quarterback Cam Rising and defensive back Clark Phillips. This game mark’s Billy Napier’s debut as head coach for the Gators, who are undergoing a rebuild.
No. 9 Oklahoma 45, Texas-El Paso 13
Briefly: The Brent Venables era got underway with a rousing start as Oklahoma routed UTEP behind 233 passing yards and three total touchdowns from…
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