Four CFB teams that put themselves on the map in Week 1

The first full week of the 2025 college football season arrived on Saturday.

While plenty of teams efficiently handled lesser opponents, a few others have landed on people’s radars after their shocking performances.

Florida State Seminoles

The biggest upset, by far, occurred in Tallahassee, Fla.

Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos claimed No. 8 Alabama didn't "have Nick Saban to save them" in an interview with On3 (h/t Yahoo Sports) during the offseason. How did he back up the smack talk? Oh, just by totaling over 200 all-purpose yards and picking apart a talented defense in the Seminoles’ 31-17 victory over the Crimson Tide.

After a horrid 2-10 (1-7 ACC) season a year ago, head coach Mike Norvell has seemingly rallied his troops and revived the program. Aside from the opening possession, FSU looked comfortable and controlled the rest of the game.

Heading into the season, many people believed Clemson would reign supreme in the ACC yet again. As the legend himself, Lee Corso, would say, though, “not so fast, my friend.” The Seminoles seem ready to make another run at the conference crown.

Auburn Tigers

Before Friday, head coach Hugh Freeze was sitting on a scorching hot seat. However, thanks to the Tigers’ 38-24 victory at Baylor, the chair has cooled down for the moment.

Quarterback Jackson Arnold carried the ball 16 times and racked up 137 yards as well as two scores. Performances like this were almost non-existent for Arnold at Oklahoma, but under the new system, he appears to have the offense clicking on all cylinders.