An Outkick/Fox Sports column runs through three "overreactions" from the opening weekend of the American college football season, using early results to question whether certain teams and coaches are in trouble. The piece is opinion-driven, acknowledging some reactions are overblown while arguing others, particularly around Florida State, may prove accurate as the season unfolds.

The article highlights Florida State's narrow 17-point win over New Mexico State, despite being 31.5-point favourites, with fans calling for head coach Mike Norvell's dismissal, though his large contract buyout makes that unlikely. It also examines Dan Mullen's difficult start at UNLV following a 27-21 home defeat to Memphis, with the coach facing criticism for defending his under-fire defensive coordinator, Paul Guenther, rather than addressing defensive struggles, drawing comparisons to Mullen's earlier tenure at Florida. The article was cut off before detailing the third overreaction.