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NFL Season Kicks Off With Eagles–Cowboys as New Rules Debut; College Week 1 Upsets Jolt Rankings

Early upsets reshaped the college rankings as the NFL opens under updated formats and established favorites.

Sep 1, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (12) is taken off by cart after a collision in the outfield in the sixth inning during the game between the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
North Carolina football coach Bill Belichick stands on the sidelines during his team's game against TCU at Kenan Stadium.
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Aug 16, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) looks on from the sidelines against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Overview

  • Defending champion Philadelphia hosts Dallas on Thursday to start the 106th NFL season, with Kansas City again viewed among the top contenders.
  • The league adopted dynamic kickoffs, moved touchbacks to the 35-yard line, guaranteed both teams a possession in regular-season overtime, and expanded Hawk-Eye/replay, while a ban on the 'tush push' fell short.
  • The Giants begin a pivotal year with Russell Wilson on a one-year deal as the Week 1 starter and first-round pick Jaxson Dart developing after a strong preseason.
  • Seven international NFL games are scheduled, including the Chiefs–Chargers in São Paulo and first-ever regular-season contests in Ireland and Spain.
  • College Week 1 delivered upsets—Ohio State beat No. 1 Texas 14-7, Florida State topped Alabama 31-17, LSU edged Clemson 17-10, and Miami outlasted Notre Dame 27-24—prompting an AP poll shakeup that dropped Texas to No. 7 and elevated Ohio State to No. 1.