The Split Zone Duo Sunday Hurry-Up returns for 2025, still featuring notes on dozens of games delivered in 30-ish (emphasis on “ish”) minutes and now sponsored by our partners at Dad Water. In this Week 1 rundown:
FSU doesn’t just beat Alabama, but does it with beef
Arch Manning flops at Ohio State, but we won’t engage in Arch Doomerism just yet. Meanwhile, a great start for the defending champs
LSU overcomes ref adversity and takes care of business at Clemson
Tennessee is winning the Nico Iamaleava breakup
Utah’s line play is absolutely terrifying
Tulane beats Northwestern on the field and in the PR department
The Cal Bears have a quarterback who demands your attention
Boise State more or less eliminates itself from CFP contention, already, but it is time to take USF seriously
Dylan Raiola shows encouraging signs; Brendan Sorsby does not
Auburn will eventually need a downfield passing game, but for now, it helps to have an offensive line that shoves people around
Georgia Tech does what few power-conference teams ever do
Tarleton and Austin Peay get on the board in the FCS Upset Draft
Kent State wins for the first time in 22 tries
DilferWatch remains on high alert
This episode is produced by noted USF Bulls fan Anthony Vito.
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