From FSU to Dan Mullen, here are three 'overreactions' from week zero of the college football season
Florida State struggled against New Mexico State, UNLV fell to Memphis, and USC's empty Coliseum sparked heated debate in a wild week zero opener.
TL;DR
- Week zero of college football has concluded, providing a sufficient appetizer for fans before the main season begins.
- Overreactions are common after the first week, and three key instances are highlighted: Florida State's performance, UNLV's loss, and USC's attendance.
- Florida State narrowly defeated New Mexico State by 17 points as a 31.5-point favorite, leading to fan frustration and calls for coach Mike Norvell's firing, though his buyout makes this unlikely.
- UNLV, a trendy playoff pick, lost at home to Memphis, prompting criticism of coach Dan Mullen and his defensive coordinator, Paul Guenther, with Mullen's history of loyalty to underperforming coordinators being a concern.
- USC's home opener against San Jose State saw a surprisingly low attendance, sparking debate about fan engagement in Los Angeles, though the student section was full.
- The attendance issue at USC is likely an overreaction, as the stadium is expected to fill up if the team proves to be a legitimate contender.