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Bold College Football Week 1 Predictions for Alabama, LSU, and More

Sports experts offer bold predictions for Week 1 college football games including Alabama and LSU.

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The 2026 college football season begins on Friday, September 4, with games including San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan and Indiana State vs. Purdue. [1][7][8] Keelon Russell has been named the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide's 2026 season opener against East Carolina. [2][3] Wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams stated on September 4, 2026, that Keelon Russell is ready for his first career start as Alabama's quarterback. [4] LSU is favored by 10.5 points at home against Clemson with a total of 50.5 points. [5] Oregon is listed as a 24.5-point home favorite against Boise State with an over/under of 51.5 points. [6]
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  1. Sports experts are offering bold predictions for the Week 1 college football games of the 2026 season. · Yahoo! Sports
  2. Keelon Russell has been named the starting quarterback for the Alabama Crimson Tide's 2026 season opener against East Carolina. · Yahoo! Sports
  3. The Alabama Crimson Tide released its official depth chart for the 2026 season opener against East Carolina on September 4, 2026. · Yahoo! Sports
  4. Wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams stated on September 4, 2026, that Keelon Russell is ready for his first career start as Alabama's quarterback. · Yahoo! Sports
  5. LSU is favored by 10.5 points at home against Clemson with a total of 50.5 points. · CBS Sports
  6. Oregon is listed as a 24.5-point home favorite against Boise State with an over/under of 51.5 points. · CBS Sports
  7. The 2026 college football season technically began with eight games in Week 0, with the majority of programs opening between Thursday and Monday. · CBS Sports
  8. The 2026 college football season begins on Friday, September 4, with games including San Jose State vs. Eastern Michigan and Indiana State vs. Purdue. · CBS Sports
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