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Last updated: September 6, 2026, 6:43 AM ET

College Football Chaos

Week 1 delivered the absurdity fans crave, headlined by Michigan's stunning Hail Mary over Western Michigan. Replays showed the clock hitting zero before the snap, but officials added a second, allowing a 47-yard touchdown pass for a 13-12 escape. The controversy sparked takeaways across the sport, with LSU looking title-ready and UMass winning. No. 2 Oregon survived a Boise State scare, prompting coach Dan Lanning to call the win a “wake-up call” for his Ducks. The Wolverines' controversial finish was among the best moments of a wild opening Saturday as new coaches debuted and Indiana's stars shined.

LSU and Texas Tech quarterbacks shine

Lane Kiffin’s LSU debut was a smashing success, a 51-10 rout of Clemson despite a week of off-the-field drama. Arizona State transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt and Wisconsin transfer running back Dilin Jones combined for four rushing touchdowns. Kiffin’s entrance brought celebrities to Death Valley, a spectacle he called unprecedented. At Texas Tech, Will Hammond handled an offseason of intrigue — including an injury and a quarterback competition — and then led the Red Raiders to a season-opening win Saturday night.

US Open

The second week at the US Open begins with 10 Americans remaining in the draw. The men’s side has been decimated, with six top-10 seeds, including Taylor Fritz and Flavio Cobolli, knocked out in the third round. Fritz’s reaction was blunt: “I don’t really want to talk.” Meanwhile, Naomi Osaka looks formidable despite struggling Saturday; she faces Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina on Monday. Analysts believe Osaka’s aggressive returns could upset the favorite if she maintains her first-serve percentage.

Boxing

Katie Taylor wrote the perfect ending to her career at Croke Park, beating Flora Pili to retire as undisputed junior welterweight champion. The Irish icon’s near-flawless performance capped an emotional night, with Taylor calling it a “dream ending to a dream career.” Taylor’s retirement bout delivered the fairytale farewell boxing rarely produces, as she dominated Pili in front of a hometown crowd. She leaves the sport with all four major belts at junior welterweight and an unbeaten legacy.