The 10 best moments from college football's opening week
College football is officially back.
The season's first Saturday was ripe with exciting matchups, jaw-dropping plays, and shocking upsets.
Here are the 10 best moments from Week 1:
Tua kicks off season with a bang
Tua Tagovailoa picking up where he left off for Bama pic.twitter.com/fEaAcHpxUd
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 2, 2018
Tua Tagovailoa started at quarterback for Alabama and scored on his very first drive, throwing an impressive touchdown pass to Jerry Jeudy.
Vasher channels inner OBJ with ridiculous catch
T.J. Vasher, this is absurd. pic.twitter.com/9KmKgTWEHq
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 1, 2018
It was a rough afternoon for Texas Tech, but sophomore wide receiver T.J. Vasher made arguably the best catch of Week 1.
Maryland honors McNair
Great stuff: @TerpsFootball honors late Jordan McNair on first play, and @TexasFootball declines penalty. pic.twitter.com/uEefAgX5IX
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 1, 2018
In a heartwarming moment, the Terrapins sent 10 men onto the field for their first play to honor Jordan McNair, who died in June.
Michigan gets Moss'd
WHAT. A. CATCH. pic.twitter.com/nIbX0Dii7o
— Notre Dame on NBC (@NDonNBC) September 2, 2018
More great catches! This time, Notre Dame wide receiver Chris Finke climbs over a Wolverines defender for an incredible touchdown.
Boise State debuts Turnover Throne
You sit on a throne of turnovers pic.twitter.com/zMrH2BLUSx
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) September 2, 2018
The Broncos debuted a new prop on the sidelines for Saturday's game, and thus, the Turnover Throne is the king of college football gimmicks.
Penn State narrowly avoids upset
Nope, not on @PennStateFball's watch.@ooFUTURISTICoo picks it off to end App State's upset bid. pic.twitter.com/rjUDpMj7Gf
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 1, 2018
Down 38-31 late in the fourth quarter, Trace McSorley threw a touchdown pass to KJ Hamler and led a scoring drive in overtime shortly thereafter. The Nittany Lions defense then forced an interception to end Appalachian State's quest for the week's biggest upset.
Wyoming scores safety on bad snap
OH NO! That snap just sailed away. pic.twitter.com/tHJd5tAVoB
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) September 1, 2018
In one of the week's more bizarre plays, Wyoming forced a safety from a bad snap on a Washington State punt.
Pounds scores incredible TD
Quinten Pounds catches better with one hand. pic.twitter.com/cEYIrX0lBA
— CBS Sports CFB (@CBSSportsCFB) September 1, 2018
Auburn defeated Washington in a tight top-10 matchup, but Huskies wide receiver Quinten Pounds put on a show for the fans in attendance.
Maryland upsets Texas for second straight season
The Terps seal the win over Texas! pic.twitter.com/AYGwtp3EXX
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 1, 2018
Deja vu. For the second straight season opener, Maryland defeated No. 23 Texas in an exciting contest. The Longhorns failed to live up to their preseason hype.
Cannella's leaping TD helps Auburn beat Washington
cannella showin off that vert pic.twitter.com/25lwxOgAOx
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 1, 2018
Tigers wide receiver Sal Cannella made one of the week's top plays, high-pointing a Jarrett Stidham pass for an incredible touchdown.