Sights from a long holiday weekend that kicked off the college football season
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Feeling peachy
Boise State fans were ready to party before the Broncos wrapped up Georgia in Atlanta.
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Time to play, coach
An opening loss to Maryland not withstanding, Miami coach Al Golden couldn't wait for the season to start after all that has taken place with his team away from the gridiron.
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Red sea
The Nebraska Cornhuskers prepare to take the field against a Chattanooga team they predictably manhandled, 40-7.
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No luck needed
Andrew Luck exits the tunnel with Stanford teammates for pregame warmup. The Cardinal routed visiting San Jose State, 57-3. The Heisman candidate tuned up with 171 yards and 2 TDs passing while also running for a score.
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Gratitude
Prior to the Crimson Tide's game with Kent State, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley thanks the Tuscaloosa County first responders for their help during the April 27 tornadoes that devastated the region.
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Is the prize under Ball No. 1 or.....?
Four new footballs ready to be used during East Carolina/South Carolina.
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Pause
A sight that could be common in Gainesville this season: Chris Rainey kneeling in the end zone following a touchdown.
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Heavyweights
Former Georgia Heisman winner Herschel Walker (L) and former boxing champ Evander Holyfield get together on the sideline during Boise State and Georgia.
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Happy Valley
Penn State's Joe Paterno, in his 46th season as head coach and 62nd at the school, addresses the media following a 40-7 win over visiting Indiana State.
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Throwback
Boise State running back Doug Martin did not wear the old headgear against Georgia. Rather, he sported a leather helmet that was part of the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Old Leather Helmet Trophy following his team's victory.
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Heat is on
Notre Dame's leprechaun took a break during a scorching opening half in which temperatures reached 93 degrees in South Bend for the opener against South Florida.
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Not for long, though
It cooled off nicely at Notre Dame Stadium, but a price was paid: two mandatory evacuations - the first such occurrences in stadium history - and about three hours in delays.
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Midwest monsoon
Denard Robinson barks out the signals in a driving rain. The game between the host Wolverines and Western Michigan was shortened due to a relentless thunderstorm. Big Blue won, 34-10.
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Picture perfect
With rain and thunderstorms causing problems elsewhere, there were no such issues in Palo Alto where Stanford hosted San Jose State.
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Whoop it up
LSU coach Les Miles and the Tigers celebrate a resounding 40-27 win over Oregon in Arlington, Texas.
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Take a knee
Youngstown State and Michigan State players gather in prayer following the Spartans' 28-6 win.
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What's that spell?
Wildcats fans, as in Northwestern, cheer on their team at Boston College. They went home happy after NU won, 24-17.
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New look
With the addition of Utah and Colorado for the current season, the Pac-10 has emerged as the Pac-12.
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RU feeling fine?
You bet she is. Student Jen O'Leary gets tossed around in the student section after Rutgers scored a touchdown in a 48-0 romp over visiting North Carolina Central.
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Something's not right
The Ol' Ball Coach looks a little concerned. He should have been as his Gamecocks fell behind East Carolina 17-0 in the second quarter before rolling to a 56-37 verdict.
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