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The best college football highlights and bloopers of Week 1

The 2024 college football season kicked off with a bang, delivering a thrilling mix of electrifying plays and unforgettable blunders that set the tone for what promises to be an action-packed year. From jaw-dropping touchdowns to head-scratching mishaps, Week 1 was a rollercoaster of emotions for fans across the country. As teams shook off the rust and new faces emerged on the national stage, we saw a glimpse of the potential highs and lows that will define this season. Here’s a rundown of the top highlights and bloopers from an opening weekend full of surprises.

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Finally, we end this collection with some of the best catches of the week. USC fought off a valiant effort from LSU in the Modelo Vegas Kickoff Classic. This game will certainly rank amongst future matchups for the best game of the year.

It was a tight battle that came down to the final seconds. However, despite a thrilling USC victory, what people will talk about will be the play of wideout Kyron Hudson.

He had five catches for 83 yards. However, two of them were spectacular one-handed grabs. The first was an Odell Beckham Jr.-type catch where he showed his athleticism by leaning back one arm while in the air.

The second was a clutch one-handed grab along the near sideline late in the fourth quarter, that helped set up the winning score. He also took a nasty hit. This is something that gives off vibes of NFL legend Cris Carter

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