The Split Zone Duo Sunday Hurry-Up returns for 2025, still featuring notes on dozens of games delivered in 30-ish (emphasis on “ish”) minutes and now sponsored by our partners at Dad Water. In this Week 1 rundown:

* FSU doesn’t just beat Alabama, but does it with beef

* Arch Manning flops at Ohio State, but we won’t engage in Arch Doomerism just yet. Meanwhile, a great start for the defending champs

* LSU overcomes ref adversity and takes care of business at Clemson

* Tennessee is winning the Nico Iamaleava breakup

* Utah’s line play is absolutely terrifying

* Tulane beats Northwestern on the field and in the PR department

* The Cal Bears have a quarterback who demands your attention

* Boise State more or less eliminates itself from CFP contention, already, but it is time to take USF seriously

* Dylan Raiola shows encouraging signs; Brendan Sorsby does not

* Auburn will eventually need a downfield passing game, but for now, it helps to have an offensive line that shoves people around

* Georgia Tech does what few power-conference teams ever do

* Tarleton and Austin Peay get on the board in the FCS Upset Draft

* Kent State wins for the first time in 22 tries

* DilferWatch remains on high alert

This episode is produced by noted USF Bulls fan Anthony Vito.

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