In Week Zero, Georgia Tech's offensive line dominated Florida State’s highly-touted defensive front, with Coach Brent Key’s team showing impressive toughness. Florida State's Mike Norvell struggled with clock management and failed to make effective second-half adjustments. Montana State excelled with defensive touchdowns, though New Mexico’s Bronco Mendenhall remains a promising hire despite the loss. Nevada showed resilience under new coach Jeff Choate, while Hawaii managed a 35-14 win over Delaware State despite offensive inconsistency, thanks to a strong defensive performance in the second half.