College football week 1 is in the books. To say it was an interesting opening week would be an understatement. Our 4 podcast members weigh in on their highlight of the week, and their big takeaways.

COLBY: Highlight of the week – ETSU upset over Vandy.

GOOOOO BUCS! ETSU all the way, baby. A quality win for the program against a well-known school. How about the defense giving up NO touchdowns? This was a win for ETSU but this was just plain embarrassing for Vandy. I for one can’t wait to see what the rest of the season holds in store for the Bucs.

Other takeaways: UGA has a scary defense. The front 7 as a whole were dominant but the defensive line in particular came to play Saturday. The Clemson O-line wasn’t ready for them and couldn’t match their intensity. Those front guys for UGA mean business.

MICHAEL: Highlight of the week – VT silences UNC and Sam Howell.

*Crickets*…oh don’t mind that, that’s just me listing the positive things I saw out of UNC this week. This team was supposed to be a big offensive threat with one of the Heisman favorites Sam Howell at the helm. Instead, he went 17/32 with 3 INTs. A big loss to a conference opponent does not bode well for the rest of UNC’s season. If they want any hope of resurrecting the season they will need to turn this thing around THIS week. VT, on the other hand, was not flashy. 296 yards of total offense. But you know what? They didn’t need to be flashy on offense. The defense did its job, they got some points, and they got a huge W to start their season.

Other takeaways: UT run game has a lot of promise. Milton has a cannon, but will need to work on his decision making speed and ability.

DEREK: Highlight of the week – ETSU upset over Vandy.

HUGE win for the Bucs. Beating an in-state SEC opponent, an opponent they were NOT supposed to beat is the biggest thing that has happened for the Bucs since the football program returned. Can this be a turning point for ETSU? Can this be the win needed to boost recruiting and get the community to buy back into this program? I think so. Expect to see this momentum carry the Bucs throughout the season.

Other takeaways: I get to say it. I waited to say it and now I get to say it. UNC is OVERRATED. They got exposed this week and I am HERE for it. A big thumbs down for the Tarheels performance and a shoutout to VT for giving me the satisfaction of watching UNC get stunned.

MATT: Highlight of the week – Heisman hopefuls looked not so hopeful.

Spencer Rattler. DJ Uiagalelei. JT Daniels. Sam Howell. What do all these players have in common? All 4 of these were Heisman hopefuls in week 1 who decided their Heisman campaign would be more effective if it got off to a very rocky start. Now I’m not saying these 4 are out of the race….but they’ve gotta get this train back on the tracks if they want to have a chance because there are some other Heisman contenders who really lit it up in week 1. I’m still sticking with my preseason pick of Matt Corrall for Heisman. He looked good vs. Louisville. If he can avoid the abysmal performances like last year vs. Arkansas (6 INTs), I think he’s got a real shot.

Other takeaways: Bryce Young is the real deal. Bama fans were hopeful he would get going quickly in his first career start, but no one expected the poise and promise that he showed against #14 Miami. That said, consistency is key. Us Bama fans are very hopeful that his debut was just the beginning of what Bryce will do.

What are your thoughts from week 1? You can let us know!

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