College Football Week 1 Opens With No. 13 Alabama Up 38-7 as Ohio State, Indiana Roll
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 5
College Football Week 1 Opens With No. 13 Alabama Up 38-7 as Ohio State, Indiana Roll
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Sep 5
Summary
No. 13 Alabama led East Carolina 38-7 at halftime, with Daniel Hill scoring twice and Yhonzae Pierre adding a pick-six in Keelon Russell's first start.
Ohio State also surged early as Julian Sayin threw two touchdown passes and ran for his first career rushing score, while Jeremiah Smith had eight catches for 151 yards and two TDs before halftime.
Indiana took a 24-6 halftime lead over North Texas behind four touchdown drives, though the Mean Green still managed to test the Hoosiers' defense before both teams traded punts in the third quarter.
Elsewhere, No. 23 Houston led Oregon State 19-7 before storms delayed the second half, Nebraska held a shaky 14-13 edge over Ohio, and James Madison moved ahead 17-3 on Liberty.
The opening Saturday slate still had bigger showcases ahead, including No. 2 Oregon hosting Boise State and LSU's marquee night game against Clemson in Lane Kiffin's debut.