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SportsPulse: Our very own Paul Myerberg gives his prognostications and what you need to know heading into the first weekend of college football action. USA TODAY

Shocking disappointments and better-than-expected performances are anticipated each weekend in wild world of college football. It's especially true early in the season as teams have yet to get into the swing of the schedules and are more prone to mistakes.

The USA TODAY Sports college football staff — Jace Evans, Paul Myerberg, George Schroeder, Erick Smith, Eddie Timanus and Dan Wolken — weigh in with some bold predictions for Week 1 of the college football season:

Jace Evans

Boise State will beat Florida State.