Three Top-10 Matchups: The Best Week One Ever?

Three Top-10 Matchups: The Best Week One Ever?

Author: The Athletic August 26, 2025 Duration: 53:25

Bruce, Stew and Ralph break down a Kansas State-Iowa State thriller in Dublin, plus other stories emerging out of Week 0. Then, they preview the biggest Week 1 slate in recent memory. The trio analyzes the week’s three top-10 matchups, including the highly anticipated Texas-Ohio State showdown featuring Arch Manning's debut, LSU-Clemson in Death Valley, and Notre Dame at Miami. They debate whether this is the best opening weekend ever, and each host picks two favorite matchups this weekend. Plus, the guys give their shout-outs to standout Week Zero performances — including a game-winning kicker who learned his trade from YouTube.




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