College Football
Best photos from Week 1 of the 2022 college football season
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![Clemson safety Carson Donnelly blocks the punt from Georgia Tech's David Shanahan.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/06/USAT/e1a2b61e-29c3-481a-be82-8c933e96ae60-USATSI_18992222.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson safety Carson Donnelly blocks the punt from Georgia Tech's David Shanahan.
Brett Davis, USA TODAY Sports![Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba pulls in an interception in the first quarter against Georgia Tech.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/06/USAT/3b07acf3-8ff7-4937-ba05-21d4a943b5c3-USATSI_18992136.jpg?width=660&height=434&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Clemson safety Andrew Mukuba pulls in an interception in the first quarter against Georgia Tech.
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports![Florida State wide receiver Ontaria Wilson (80) catches a touchdown pass during the first half against LSU at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/05/USAT/7c84e174-8fb4-4f75-a504-17e33f0496fc-USATSI_18989011.jpg?crop=3208,3246,x1043,y0&width=653&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida State wide receiver Ontaria Wilson (80) catches a touchdown pass during the first half against LSU at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday night.
Melina Myers, USA TODAY Sports![Florida linebacker Amari Burney celebrates after pulling in the game-sealing interception against Utah.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/e74e9d6f-6fa1-473d-9d55-768134e9dcae-USATSI_18985669.jpg?width=660&height=503&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Florida linebacker Amari Burney celebrates after pulling in the game-sealing interception against Utah.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports![Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws in the second quarter against Notre Dame.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/1d2e1bdb-d981-4723-ba02-0f5143705c50-USATSI_18984349.jpg?width=660&height=460&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws in the second quarter against Notre Dame.
Kyle Robertson, USA TODAY Sports![Baylor wide receiver Jaylen Ellis catches a pass for a first down as Albany's Elijah Ayers defends.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/7ae7b02a-8828-4727-a466-77a36df3dc91-USATSI_18985393.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Baylor wide receiver Jaylen Ellis catches a pass for a first down as Albany's Elijah Ayers defends.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen rushes with the football during the second quarter against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/aadac393-3588-466c-8f1d-910151eae442-USATSI_18983788.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Wisconsin running back Braelon Allen rushes with the football during the second quarter against Illinois State at Camp Randall Stadium.
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports![Members of the 2002 Ohio State national championship team hoist coach Jim Tressel as the team is recognized after the first quarter of a game between the Buckeyes and Notre Dame at Ohio Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/d7e3cdd6-5071-418e-9031-379fc88b9ced-USATSI_18984320.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Members of the 2002 Ohio State national championship team hoist coach Jim Tressel as the team is recognized after the first quarter of a game between the Buckeyes and Notre Dame at Ohio Stadium.
Adam Cairns, USA TODAY Sports![Southern Miss quarterback Ty Keyes is pressured by Liberty linebacker Aakil Washington in the first quarter at M.M. Roberts Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/5610feae-2f54-41e8-aed6-074b2db68f58-USATSI_18983824.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Southern Miss quarterback Ty Keyes is pressured by Liberty linebacker Aakil Washington in the first quarter at M.M. Roberts Stadium.
Chuck Cook, USA TODAY Sports![Brigham Young running back Lopini Katoa stiff-arms South Florida safety Christian Williams on a run during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/9a67d255-bc6a-46ea-99ca-5af45a24783b-USATSI_18982598.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Brigham Young running back Lopini Katoa stiff-arms South Florida safety Christian Williams on a run during the first half at Raymond James Stadium.
Douglas DeFelice, USA TODAY Sports![Baylor wide receiver Monaray Baldwin catches a pass for a touchdown as Albany defensive back Christian Lewis defends during the first quarter at McLane Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/56a58815-ee7e-41c1-a5e1-b7071b7175e4-USATSI_18983208.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Baylor wide receiver Monaray Baldwin catches a pass for a touchdown as Albany defensive back Christian Lewis defends during the first quarter at McLane Stadium.
Jerome Miron, USA TODAY Sports![Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Florida.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/04/USAT/c6c4eb73-0b91-4307-8159-c6eb53fe51e8-USATSI_18983292.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Utah tight end Brant Kuithe (80) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Florida.
Kim Klement, USA TODAY Sports![Georgia tight end Darnell Washington hurdles Oregon defensive back Bryan Addison during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A kickoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/0bc244ce-3bf3-48f7-aa6a-68687e87e5f6-USATSI_18980713.jpg?width=660&height=495&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia tight end Darnell Washington hurdles Oregon defensive back Bryan Addison during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A kickoff game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
John David Mercer, USA TODAY Sports![UTEP wide receiver Josh Farr is tackled by Oklahoma linebacker DaShaun White during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/0aa228ca-5839-44f3-813f-68b26ff581d3-USATSI_18980895.jpg?width=660&height=472&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
UTEP wide receiver Josh Farr is tackled by Oklahoma linebacker DaShaun White during the first half at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium.
Kevin Jairaj, USA TODAY Sports![Tulsa wide receiver Keylon Stokes makes a catch and is hit by Wyoming cornerback Cam Stone during the second quarter at War Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/4143ab33-1f2c-4ef6-a424-5497d03bda05-USATSI_18980985.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tulsa wide receiver Keylon Stokes makes a catch and is hit by Wyoming cornerback Cam Stone during the second quarter at War Memorial Stadium.
Troy Babbitt, USA TODAY Sports![California running back Jaydn Ott is tackled by UC Davis linebacker Jayce Smalley during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/ce024a01-2990-4fd6-b919-dcb40dc85201-USATSI_18981272.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
California running back Jaydn Ott is tackled by UC Davis linebacker Jayce Smalley during the second quarter at California Memorial Stadium.
Darren Yamashita, USA TODAY Sports![Air Force running back Kale Gibbs is tackled by Northern Iowa defensive back Dalesean Staley in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/f9218638-3ffb-401e-a49b-c0912af7b408-USATSI_18980471.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Air Force running back Kale Gibbs is tackled by Northern Iowa defensive back Dalesean Staley in the fourth quarter at Falcon Stadium.
Isaiah J. Downing, USA TODAY Sports![Rutgers cornerback Christian Braswell tackles Boston College running back Alec Sinkfield during the first half.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/bb46e460-6188-4754-bbe0-8b85328f8151-USATSI_18978919.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Rutgers cornerback Christian Braswell tackles Boston College running back Alec Sinkfield during the first half.
Paul Rutherford, USA TODAY Sports![Virginia running back Perris Jones scores a touchdown during the first half against Richmond.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/b72cb3cd-3a51-4d6f-91ff-6dd1757636c2-USATSI_18978843.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Virginia running back Perris Jones scores a touchdown during the first half against Richmond.
Amber Searls, USA TODAY Sports![San Diego State quarterback Braxton Burmeister is pressured by Arizona defensive lineman Hunter Echols during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/ccc3ae6b-0258-4cd5-bfe2-fd496afd0753-USATSI_18980722.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
San Diego State quarterback Braxton Burmeister is pressured by Arizona defensive lineman Hunter Echols during the first half at Snapdragon Stadium.
Orlando Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports![Texas A&M wide receiver Yulkeith Brown catches a touchdown against Sam Houston State.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/598be24c-8e5d-426a-bcab-ce78b49f0a3a-USATSI_18978895.jpg?width=660&height=438&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Texas A&M wide receiver Yulkeith Brown catches a touchdown against Sam Houston State.
Maria Lysaker, USA TODAY Sports![Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh tries to hold off Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/fe8adaa9-728c-44b8-a29c-8d9e35f9fd15-USATSI_18980692.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh tries to hold off Oregon linebacker Jeffrey Bassa.
Dale Zanine, USA TODAY Sports![Nebraska's Anthony Grant runs in a touchdown against North Dakota in front of the home crowd in Lincoln, Nebraska.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/3157e552-6665-450a-ae65-42c716403b85-AP_North_Dakota_Nebraska_Football.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Nebraska's Anthony Grant runs in a touchdown against North Dakota in front of the home crowd in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Rebecca S. Gratz, AP![Appalachian State's Miller Gibbs dives for a touchdown past North Carolina's Tony Grimes. The Mountaineers scored 40 points in the fourth quarter, but still lost 63-61.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/311014e3-d604-4a8a-ae8d-6c628a581386-AP_Appalachian_State_North_Carolina_Football.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Appalachian State's Miller Gibbs dives for a touchdown past North Carolina's Tony Grimes. The Mountaineers scored 40 points in the fourth quarter, but still lost 63-61.
Reinhold Matay, AP![UTSA wide receiver Joshua Cephus (2) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against Houston.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/7158c707-9624-480f-a2be-1a3b75b1f2ef-AP_Houston_UTSA_Football.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
UTSA wide receiver Joshua Cephus (2) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against Houston.
Eric Gay, AP![Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, center, prepares to run onto the field with his team before they take on Bethune Cookman.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/a9994303-b49d-446b-8fdc-82442204be1e-AP_Bethune_Cookman_Miami_Football.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Miami head coach Mario Cristobal, center, prepares to run onto the field with his team before they take on Bethune Cookman.
Lynne Sladky, AP![Michigan and offensive lineman Olusegun Oluwatimi opened with a 51-7 win over Colorado State.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/caedf152-9644-48af-bbbf-0e9bf526fc5a-AP_Colorado_St_Michigan_Football.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Michigan and offensive lineman Olusegun Oluwatimi opened with a 51-7 win over Colorado State.
Carlos Osorio, AP![Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young, right, watches as Oklahoma warms up before its game against UTEP.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/fc03893f-42d1-4d7d-84b9-39e737b1ed53-AP_UTEP_Oklahoma_Football.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young, right, watches as Oklahoma warms up before its game against UTEP.
Sue Ogrocki, AP![Sam Houston State's Ife Adeyi goes head-over-heels during the game against Texas A&M.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/5f75630b-a7dd-4b8b-83f4-36e8f3b9f3c8-USP_NCAA_Football__Sam_Houston_State_at_Texas_AM_1.jpg?width=660&height=528&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Sam Houston State's Ife Adeyi goes head-over-heels during the game against Texas A&M.
Maria Lysaker, USA TODAY Sports![A cool mist blows on the Buffalo sideline during the Bulls' game against Maryland.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/bd8f3c57-1b39-4154-9767-426ce26764c9-USP_NCAA_Football__Buffalo_at_Maryland.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A cool mist blows on the Buffalo sideline during the Bulls' game against Maryland.
Tommy Gilligan, USA TODAY Sports![Kansas linebacker Taiwan Berryhill celebrates during the first half against the Tennessee Tech.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/2b6a0c59-da50-46e3-b60d-f99ff343bd30-USATSI_18971728.jpg?width=660&height=452&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Kansas linebacker Taiwan Berryhill celebrates during the first half against the Tennessee Tech.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports![Virginia Tech quarterback Grant Wells celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against Old Dominion.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/aa74c543-aa8d-4f73-ac0c-61041494ab81-USATSI_18971039.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Virginia Tech quarterback Grant Wells celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against Old Dominion.
Peter Casey, USA TODAY Sports![Duke running back Jaylen Coleman scores a touchdown during the first half against Temple.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/02e466f7-57dd-4d10-9058-9b7ce8f3b59b-USATSI_18971555.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Duke running back Jaylen Coleman scores a touchdown during the first half against Temple.
Jaylynn Nash, USA TODAY Sports![Penn State cornerback Daequan Hardy defends the pass against Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/2a26c81e-c8f2-4786-ba97-264f3e9c9a47-USATSI_18967416.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Penn State cornerback Daequan Hardy defends the pass against Purdue wide receiver TJ Sheffield.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports![San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Elijah Cooks reaches over the goal line to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Portland State.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/af353e4f-6ed1-4788-88ea-85e44a4510b2-USATSI_18967949.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
San Jose State Spartans wide receiver Elijah Cooks reaches over the goal line to score a touchdown during the fourth quarter against Portland State.
Stan Szeto, USA TODAY Sports![Purdue running back King Doerue dives into the end zone in the second half against Penn State.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/cfe40445-a762-4390-afcf-d695d9f722ff-USATSI_18966913.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Purdue running back King Doerue dives into the end zone in the second half against Penn State.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports![Missouri running back Cody Schrader leaps while running the ball against Louisiana Tech.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/03/USAT/d9145872-29a0-45fd-ac48-078327e40137-USATSI_18966963.jpg?width=660&height=483&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Missouri running back Cody Schrader leaps while running the ball against Louisiana Tech.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports![Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) runs with the ball against Northern Arizona during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/81819962-1a17-4604-8166-9544de2d4998-USATSI_18967057.jpg?crop=2411,2568,x1136,y161&width=620&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Arizona State running back Xazavian Valladay (1) runs with the ball against Northern Arizona during the first half at Sun Devil Stadium on Thursday night.
Joe Camporeale, USA TODAY Sports![Fresno State wide receiver Nikko Remigio (1) leaps over Cal Poly defensive back Dylan Wyatt in the first quarter at Valley Children's Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/f9176c4c-0881-4b48-8f53-239fdae3ee7d-USATSI_18966634.jpg?crop=2487,2683,x511,y100&width=612&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Fresno State wide receiver Nikko Remigio (1) leaps over Cal Poly defensive back Dylan Wyatt in the first quarter at Valley Children's Stadium on Thursday night.
Cary Edmondson, USA TODAY Sports![Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (5) celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter against Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/5028889f-8ff3-4be2-8799-1276b94a7ec2-USATSI_18965620.jpg?crop=1626,1676,x385,y0&width=641&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Penn State wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley (5) celebrates his touchdown in the second quarter against Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium on Thursday night.
Trevor Ruszkowski, USA TODAY Sports![West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (0) secures a catch for a first down as Pittsburgh defensive backs Erick Hallett (31), Brandon Hill (9) and Rashad Battle (15) bring him down during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/e8aa676c-09eb-4f2e-b5cb-6a2bf1f7dc86-USATSI_18965341.jpg?crop=3218,2108,x148,y148&width=660&height=433&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (0) secures a catch for a first down as Pittsburgh defensive backs Erick Hallett (31), Brandon Hill (9) and Rashad Battle (15) bring him down during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night.
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports![Minnesota wide receiver Michael Brown-Stephens (22) runs with the ball against New Mexico State during the first at Huntington Bank Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/41f3e8bd-3d07-4cd0-a4a1-740f004d3918-USATSI_18965675.jpg?crop=3473,2194,x0,y121&width=660&height=417&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Minnesota wide receiver Michael Brown-Stephens (22) runs with the ball against New Mexico State during the first at Huntington Bank Stadium on Thursday night.
Matt Krohn, USA TODAY Sports![Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) tries to elude Virginia Military Institute defensive back Aljareek Malry during the first half at Truist Field on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/e7670c2a-9fe5-47d8-986a-60b9cfe87c6c-USATSI_18965783.jpg?crop=3977,3584,x424,y109&width=660&height=595&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis (12) tries to elude Virginia Military Institute defensive back Aljareek Malry during the first half at Truist Field on Thursday night.
Jim Dedmon, USA TODAY Sports![Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) runs the ball against Louisiana Tech during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/aabfef25-0dbc-4e53-a338-5c09ebdd0f68-USATSI_18965993.jpg?crop=1851,3062,x322,y104&width=399&height=660&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Missouri quarterback Brady Cook (12) runs the ball against Louisiana Tech during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium on Thursday night.
Jay Biggerstaff, USA TODAY Sports![Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) runs with the ball as Ball State safety Jaquan Amos pursues during the first half at Neyland Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/8aabbe5b-2d51-4d25-8803-b8d8febd9ea9-USATSI_18965429.jpg?crop=2671,1443,x901,y166&width=660&height=357&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Tennessee wide receiver Bru McCoy (15) runs with the ball as Ball State safety Jaquan Amos pursues during the first half at Neyland Stadium on Thursday night.
Randy Sartin, USA TODAY Sports![Central Michigan defensive back De'Javion Stepney (5) deflects a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley during the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/5eff94d1-8c30-430a-b711-cd3e63dccf79-USATSI_18965065.jpg?crop=1316,723,x557,y208&width=660&height=363&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Central Michigan defensive back De'Javion Stepney (5) deflects a pass intended for Oklahoma State wide receiver Brennan Presley during the first quarter at Boone Pickens Stadium on Thursday night.
Brett Rojo, USA TODAY Sports![UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs the ball against South Carolina State during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/7537161e-f28a-488f-a94a-31871daacd6e-USATSI_18965148.jpg?crop=1901,1526,x809,y135&width=660&height=530&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) runs the ball against South Carolina State during the first quarter at FBC Mortgage Stadium on Thursday night.
Mike Watters, USA TODAY Sports![Pittsburgh Panthers cheerleaders perform before the game against West Virginia at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night.](https://cdn.statically.io/img/www.usatoday.com/gcdn/presto/2022/09/02/USAT/2f3bbedf-a7bb-4c31-aa30-36e0d15c2f3f-USP_NCAA_Football__West_Virginia_at_Pittsburgh.jpg?crop=3161,2700,x487,y0&width=660&height=564&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Pittsburgh Panthers cheerleaders perform before the game against West Virginia at Acrisure Stadium on Thursday night.
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