RJ Young releases week-1 college football top-25 rankings, highlights Michigan win controversy

Analyst RJ Young released his week-1 top-25 college football rankings, commenting on several opening-week results. He said Michigan’s 13-12 win over Western Michigan was unexpected and that the Wolverines will face a tougher test against Oklahoma. Young also highlighted Fordham’s 38-0 victory, noting the team’s continued unbeaten record in FBS play, and praised freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon of Tennessee after a 56-9 win over Furman. Other notable performances mentioned included Utah’s 66-14 win over Idaho, Texas’s 66-21 victory over Florida Atlantic, and Oklahoma’s 51-0 shutout of UTEP. The rankings also featured strong showings from teams such as Penn State, Texas, and Miami, with specific player achievements cited throughout.

"Michigan’s win was a narrow one, and the team will need to improve before facing Oklahoma," Young said.

The analyst’s commentary reflects his assessment of each team’s opening performance and sets expectations for the upcoming week of games.