ESPN.com · Sep 1, 2025
College football takeaways: Everything to know about Week 1 performances
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Week 1 is wrapping up and we've seen plenty of surprise performances -- and some room for growth. Texas quarterback Arch Manning showed against Ohio State that there's room to improve when it comes to his decision-making, accuracy and timing. Meanwhile, Utah's new-look offense -- with a new offensive coordinator and starting quarterback -- showed that it might be the team to beat in a wide-open Big 12 title race.
Can Manning shake off the debut jitters and show that he can shine in the spotlight? Can Utah continue to show out on both sides of the ball?
Our college football experts break down key takeaways from Week 1 performances.