Memphis Wins, Vols Roll, FSU Stuns Bama in Wild Week
Saturday delivered a college football slate packed with fireworks, and Memphis fans had plenty to cheer about. The Tigers handled business at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, rolling past Chattanooga in front of 25,000+ at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Final: Memphis 45 Chattanooga 10
Meanwhile, #24 Tennessee impressed in a dominant performance against Syracuse. Final: Tennessee 45 Syracuse 26ik
But the shockwave of the weekend came out of Tallahassee. Mike Norvell's Florida State Seminoles dismantled mighty Alabama in stunning fashion, a result few saw coming. The transfer portal era means a brand new team, and in this case, a different result to start the 2025 season for the 'Noles. The Seminoles’ speed and relentless pressure overwhelmed the Crimson Tide, signaling a potential power shift in the national title picture. Final: Florida State 31 #8 Alabama 17
Elsewhere in the SEC, #5 Georgia hammered Marshall 45-7. #9 LSU opened Brian Kelly's season with promise beating #4 Clemson on the road 17-10. #1 Texas hung around, but a missed opportunity at the goal-line and a final drive that came up short at #3 Ohio State cost the Longhorns and Arch Manning. Final: #3 Ohio State 14 #1 Texas 7
Sunday: #13 South Carolina hosts Virginia Tech LIVE on 92.9 FM ESPN (680 AM)