Skull Session: College Football’s Week 1 Looks Incredible, C.J. Stroud Picks Ohio State to “Go All the Way” This Season and Cam Ward Shares He Tried to Recruit Jeremiah Smith to Miami

Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day expressed excitement for the college football season opener against Texas, describing it as beneficial for college football, fans, and the team. The game is one of three top-10 matchups this weekend, with Ohio State ranked third and Texas first. Other notable games include LSU vs. Clemson and Notre Dame vs. Miami.

Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud, now with the Houston Texans, shared his confidence in Ohio State's quarterback Julian Sayin and the team's potential to win back-to-back national titles. Stroud observed Sayin's abilities during practice and praised Ohio State's overall team dynamics.

Former Miami quarterback Cam Ward revealed that Miami attempted to recruit top prospect Jeremiah Smith by involving Ward during his silent commitment. Smith eventually chose Ohio State, a decision Ward respected.

Chipotle has expanded its partnership with college athletes, offering free meals to athletes from Ohio State, Florida, and Georgia during the 2025-26 school year. This expansion follows the success of last