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The early weeks of the college football season are the most dangerous because the rankings are more of a guess than a guarantee. You better not lose when you schedule an FCS school and pay them to play non- conference patsy.

Is it possible that Florida is going to drop one to Kentucky? If the Cats hadn't won two of the last four meetings, it would be worse. Notre Dame slept through Marshall, only to be woken up by a pick six in the fourth quarter. It is understandable coming off of the high of competing with Ohio State, as is the case with the Gators and Irish.

The fan bases are going to wake up Sunday feeling like shit, but not depressed, wondering how the hell they're going to spend the next dozen fall Saturdays.

For Texas A&M supporters and those still clinging to hope that Scott Frost isn't the worst Nebraska coach of the new century, the only point in waking up Sunday is to see if the AD has sacked the neanderthals responsible.

The cliche is that the Huskers gargle chunks is a cliché. Jimbo Fisher spoke to the media about his team being ranked in the top 10. I don't know how he did it, and I think he doesn't know how he did it, but it happened even though the team went 8-4 a year ago.

The offense as a whole was held under 200 yards by App State. The game would have been over by the end of the fourth if it wasn't for David Achane's 95-yard kick return.

Fisher earned his reputation by putting together explosive offenses that could also run the ball, and year after year they have some quarterback whose only credentials are that Fisher is his coach, and we have to pretend that he's a dark horse for the award.

I am aware that King had a season-ending injury last year, but Calzada, King, Max Johnson, it doesn't change anything. Jimbo is going to fall short and drag his quarterbacks down with him if he is expected to compete in the SEC.

The latest shame he has foisted upon the fans was a 45-42 loss to Georgia Southern. The Eagles amassed 642 yards of offense, and any nightmares created by Bill Callahan or Mike Riley are going to be scary to remember.

Kyle Vantrease threw for 409 yards The Eagles would have scored more in the first half if they had not committed a procedure penalty. Running backs had holes to sprint through, wide receiver had space to work with, and Vantrease had enough time in the pocket to knit a hat and scarf.

The offense was supposed to be Frost's calling card, but he isn't even calling plays anymore. I want to whip whatever is in my hand at the television whenever the cameras cut to him looking at his feet.

Big Noon Saturday will be in Lincoln next week for the Nebraska-Oklahoma game. Urban Meyer might be offered a contract by the Nebraska AD. It sucks to be upset, but it sucks to be disappointed, and at least that is not the case for every school.

And now, a highlight from the college football slate that hopefully will make you smile

Pitt wasn't able to pull out the overtime win against Tennessee on Saturday, but that's not why we're here When a hurdle is executed perfectly, we are here to celebrate.

I would like to give you a present.

The majority of the time the hurdles are for show. At the precise moment, it is a guaranteed way to make a highlight reel, and you better believe that one will be sticking with him after he has finished playing.