College Football Rankings: North Dakota State Enters The Mix After Week 0

With Week 0 underway, the early college football look spotlights TCU and North Dakota State as early signals for what’s coming in Week 1. TCU lost 15-10 to the same North Carolina program it beat by 28 points last season, and the piece points to 11 penalties, a safety caused by a punter miscatching a wet ball, and 11 straight scoreless drives. North Dakota State, meanwhile, impressed in its move-up context with a dominant 33-7 win over Jacksonville State at the Fargodome, described as disciplined football and strong fourth-quarter execution. The article argues rankings should change early, citing NDSU’s FBS transition optimism and favorable schedule, alongside a Week 1 decision at Tennessee involving five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon against Furman. It also references record, odds, and 2025 tallies.