USC picked up the biggest win of the weekend, defeating LSU. Penn State clobbered West Virginia. What do the power rankings looks like after Week 1?
Pull out the receipts, Lincoln Riley, you've earned the opportunity to call out all the critics and doubters. USC picked up the biggest win of the weekend, taking down LSU 27-20 in Las Vegas on Sunday night.
That win doesn't just quiet the USC haters, it also puts the Trojans in the College Football Playoff conversation — at least after Week 1. Overall, it was a really good weekend for the Big Ten, which went 17-1 to begin the season. But the only other team to notch a signature win was Penn State, who demolished West Virginia 34-12 in Morgantown.
How much did the opening week of the season shake up our power rankings? Here's what it looks like heading into Week 2:: Things looked a little clunky for the Buckeyes in the first half of the season opener, only leading Akron 17-3. But Ohio State shifted into another gear in the second half, cruising to a blowout win. The defense played well, holding Akron to just 177 total yards and recording three turnovers.
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