College Football Power Rankings: How did the top 25 look in Week 1? - ESPN

After five straight days of college football, Week 1 is in the books. There was a school-record-breaking performance from Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava in his freshman debut, showing the preseason hype around him was warranted. Other programs didn't have as ideal a weekend, but it's only Week 1.

Can Iamaleava maintain his performance when the Volunteers take on top-25 opponent NC State in Week 2? What does LSU need to improve on after a tough last-second loss to USC?

Our experts voted on who should be in the top 25 and gave their first impressions on each school based on Week 1 performances.

It was a new season but the same results for Georgia's tenacious defense in its 34-3 rout of Clemson in Atlanta. The Bulldogs limited the Tigers to only 13 first downs and 188 yards of offense. Clemson passed the 50-yard line only twice. Georgia linebackers Jalon Walker and Raylen Wilson and end Mykel Williams applied good pressure on Tigers quarterback Cade Klubnik, and freshman safety KJ Bolden looked more than ready in his first college game with four tackles.

All-American safety Malaki Starks moved to the star position because of Joenel Aguero's injury, and Starks adjusted well. Depth on the defensive line remains a concern, especially if Williams (ankle) and tackle Warren Brinson (leg) are sidelined for long. Williams was wearing a walking boot on his left foot when he left Mercedes-Benz Stadium. — Mark Schlabach

The Buckeyes have yet another rising star wideout in true freshman Jeremiah Smith, who shined in his Ohio State debut. Smith dropped his first pass off his chest on the opening drive. After that, he was unstoppable. He finished with 92 yards receiving on six catches and became the first Ohio State freshman in 26