College football highlights: Alabama, Ohio State, and Oklahoma updates

In college football season openers, Alabama wide receiver Ryan Coleman-Williams faced scrutiny after dropping multiple passes during a 48-10 victory over East Carolina. Despite the errors, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer expressed continued support for the junior captain, noting his tireless work ethic and ability to make contested catches. Coleman-Williams finished the game with five receptions for 130 yards.

Elsewhere, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith recorded eight receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns in a 56-3 win over Ball State, joining an elite group of receivers with multiple high-yardage, multi-touchdown halves.

At Oklahoma, analyst Danny Kanell raised questions regarding quarterback John Mateer’s consistency heading into his second year following a thumb injury that impacted his performance late last season.

In Baton Rouge, LSU head coach Lane Kiffin shared a moment of mutual respect with former mentor and current analyst Nick Saban during an ESPN College GameDay appearance ahead of LSU’s matchup against Clemson.