Random thoughts from college football Week 1

Give some kudos to USC for the way they handled John David Booty on Saturday. The Trojans began the game with Arkansas conservatively enough and then opened up the offense as the game went along. Booty thrived throwing for more than 250 yards with three touchdowns and no intereceptions. Sorry LSU and Texas fans, USC isn't going away.

Louisiana Tech hung with Nebraska for a half. But Tech quarterback Zac Champion needs to develop consistency with his accuracy to lift the Bulldogs against an opponent like Nebraska.

Why is Texas-North Texas on TV?

Arkansas quarterback Robert Johnson still looks like Robert Johnson to me.

What are we to make of Tennesssee? Yes, the Vols looked like world beaters. But exactly what has Cal won in recent years to make this a bellcow game for Tennessee?