Vote for Athlon's College Football Awards: Who Won, Lost Week 1?

Athlon Sports is inviting fans to vote on weekly college football awards after a Week 1 filled with unusual storylines and standout performances. The backdrop: a post–Labor Day slate with far more games than earlier weeks, including one clock controversy, three FCS-over-FBS upsets, an early-ended heat tie, and a power outage delay that preceded UMass’ win. Athlon’s polls will feature rotating categories built around what happened that week, including Offensive and Defensive Player of the Week, plus the Best Upset and Biggest Flop. Nominees include Miami’s Malachi Toney, Pitt’s Mason Heintschel, Duke’s Nate Sheppard, and Alabama linebacker Yhonzae Pierre.