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Joel Klatt joins Colin Cowherd to discuss Michigan’s falling stock following their close call vs. Western Michigan, LSU leaving Ex-NFL players off their roster, and if Texas can beat Ohio State.
On Saturday, the Ohio State Buckeyes kicked off their 2026 college football season with a matchup against the Ball State Cardinals in Week 1 at Ohio Stadium. While the Buckeyes secured a dominant 56-3 win over the Cardinals,
Western Michigan had the celebration ready. Michigan was down 12-7, the clock had struck 0:00, and a massive upset appeared complete. Then the officials intervened, restoring one second and giving Bryce Underwood another chance.
Week 1 in college football wrapped up Monday night. Entering Week 2, the Big Ten appears in good shape early on.
Michigan football has become accustomed to controversy around the program. This past weekend, Michigan got a second chance at a Hail Mary to beat Western Michigan . In years past, there have also been the Sherrone Moore scandal and the Connor Stalions controversy.
As the debate rages over league superiority in college football, lackluster results for the Big Ten will draw increased scrutiny.
Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith showed on Saturday that they both might be Heisman Trophy finalists at the end of the season.
ESPN's computer model, the Football Power Index, has released its new Top 25 rankings on Sunday morning. The FPI's Top 25 has updated as we head into Week 2.