The Miami Hurricanes started their ACC season strong with a 41-17 victory over rival Florida, marking a promising turn after years of underperformance in the conference. Florida State is looking to recover from a disappointing loss to Georgia Tech as they face Boston College. The Gators' loss to Miami is particularly significant, ending a 35-year streak of home-opening wins and intensifying scrutiny on head coach Billy Napier. The SEC also saw significant action, with Georgia facing Clemson and Texas A&M hosting Notre Dame, games that could impact playoff selections. Meanwhile, North Carolina edged out Minnesota in a close game, highlighting the new dynamics of the expanded College Football Playoff. Overall, Week 1 has set the stage for a season of high stakes and potential turnarounds for several teams.