Week 1 CFB Hurry-Up: Florida Statement
Week 1 CFB Hurry-Up: Florida Statement  
Podcast: Split Zone Duo: College Football Podcast
Published On: Sun Aug 31 2025
Description: 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. Want much more of this podcast? Become a paid subscriber today Our next episode is about Alabama and Kalen DeBoer. Thanks to our partners and subscribers* 20% off Dad Water: https://drinkdadwater.com/discount/SZD * Visit Homefield at https://www.homefieldapparel.com/* Enter a college football road trip at https://www.nokiantyres.com/SZD This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.splitzoneduo.com/subscribe