Cover 3 College Football Week 1 INSTANT REACTION | FSU UPSETS Alabama | Ohio State Beats Texas | LSU-Clemson | Cover 3
Aug 31, 2025
The hosts dive into the thrilling results of Week One, starting with Florida State's shocking upset over Alabama. Ohio State’s victory over Texas raises eyebrows, especially with Arch Manning's struggles. LSU's stunning win against Clemson showcases their tactical dominance. There’s also a humorous take on a quirky incident involving a coach’s nipple piercing. The conversation wraps up with re-evaluating the top 25 teams and discussing key player performances that could shape the rest of the season.
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FSU Upset Felt Cathartic
- Bud Elliott describes the Tallahassee atmosphere after FSU's upset of Alabama as cathartic following a 2-10 season.
- He praises FSU's physicality, coaching and Tommy Castellanos' composed game as keys to the win.
Effort And Coaching, Not Just Talent
- Bud Elliott argues Florida State's defensive improvement came from effort, accountability and coaching more than pure talent upgrades.
- He credits Tony White's gameplanning and restored intensity for reducing coverage busts and improving tackling.
Alabama's Talent vs. Trust Problem
- Tom Fornelli and Bud Elliott say Alabama's loss exposes trust issues despite roster talent and leaves their margin for error tiny.
- They question Ty Simpson's readiness and whether systemic or coaching problems are driving inconsistency.