In a recent analysis, FOX Sports National College Football Analyst RJ Young discusses how Georgia Bulldogs have set a high standard in the 2024 season by limiting a top 25 team to just three points. Young uses Ole Miss’s performance against Furman and Texas’s win against Colorado State as further reference points, exclaiming that slow starts are not an option for teams like Ohio State. He maintains that Georgia’s consistent dominance and excellence is the benchmark for all other teams.
In a recap of the first week of the season, Young highlights Georgia’s impressive performance against Clemson, winning 34-3 and marking their 43rd victory in their last 45 games. Despite this, Young criticizes Ohio State’s performance against Akron, a team that he considers one of the worst in the country. He contends that Ohio State should not have trailed at any point in the match, and should have held Akron to no points.
Young goes on to discuss Texas’s impressive performance against Colorado State, winning 52-0. The win was even more remarkable considering Texas lost two of their top tailbacks before the season began. Ole Miss also earned high praises for its staggering 76-0 victory over Furman. The first three touchdowns and 772 total yards attest to the team’s exceptional offensive display.
In position five is Alabama, who defeated Western Kentucky 63-0, marking the largest shutout win by the Crimson Tide since 1973. The fact that this was achieved without the services of former five-star offensive tackle Kadyn Proctor is further testimony to the team’s strength. Notre Dame earned its spot in the sixth position by defeating Texas A&M 23-13.
Positions 7 to 25 saw various teams with impressive performances, notably USC defeating LSU 27-20, Penn State beating West Virginia 34-12, and Oregon overcoming Idaho with a 24-14 victory. However, other teams like LSU, Florida State, and Clemson faced disappointing losses. Despite these setbacks, several players such as Cam Ward from Miami, and Garrett Nussmeier from LSU stood out for their exceptional individual performances. Freshman Dylan Raiola from Nebraska also garnered attention for keeping turnovers at zero in his game against North Dakota.
In conclusion, Young reinforces the importance of a consistent display of dominance and excellence in setting the standard for college football. He alludes to the major performances of the first week and anticipates what the future holds for these teams in the 2024 campaign. He recommends that viewers keep an keen eye on players like Cam Ward, Garrett Nussmeier, and Dylan Raiola, who have shown remarkable potential early in this football season.
