5-at-10: FSU’s really rotten start, college football’s overreactions, Titans’ hype and AFC projections

Boston College wide receiver Jayden McGowan (2) is tackled by Florida State defensive back Shyheim Brown (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley) Boston College wide receiver Jayden McGowan (2) is tackled by Florida State defensive back Shyheim Brown (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

By Jay Greeson September 3, 2024 7 min read

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College football realizations

Everything I hate about expanded college football is encapsulated in the title of the morning story on The Athletic on FSU getting walked — at home — by Boston College.

“FSU’s toast — and still alive.”

Seriously.