LSU Earns A+ in 51-10 Clemson Rout as Oregon Escapes 34-27 Scare
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Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 6
LSU Earns A+ in 51-10 Clemson Rout as Oregon Escapes 34-27 Scare
3 articles · Updated · CBS Sports · Sep 6
Summary
LSU delivered the standout Week 1 result, crushing Clemson 51-10 in the slate’s marquee matchup and earning the only A+ among title contenders.
Oregon landed near the bottom at C+ after a 34-27 escape against Boise State, with defensive penalties, shaky returns and failed third- and fourth-down tries exposing early flaws.
Georgia matched the elite standard with an A in a 63-3 demolition of Tennessee State, while Ohio State and Texas posted solid but imperfect blowout wins for B+ grades.
Texas Tech drew a C despite beating Abilene Christian 33-10, as stalled red-zone drives and a lack of offensive rhythm contrasted with a defense that allowed no offensive touchdown.
Across contenders priced at +3000 or shorter, most favorites handled overmatched opponents easily, leaving LSU’s dominance over a quality opponent as Saturday’s clearest title statement.