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College Football Week 1: 5 biggest overreactions

By Charles Rahrig V

Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; USC Trojans head coach Clay Helton reacts during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; USC Trojans head coach Clay Helton reacts during the game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs for a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) runs for a touchdown against the USC Trojans during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Jalen Hurts is the next big thing

Alabama didn’t make many mistakes on Saturday night, but they did make one big one. That mistake was not starting Jalen Hurts at quarterback to begin the game. Luckily, he did find his way into the game and a star was born in Dallas. In just one blowout win over the Trojans, Hurts looks like the next coming of Cam Newton or Vince Young in college football.

He was impossible for the Trojans to bring down because of his size and speed. Add in the fact that he has an absolute cannon for an arm and Hurts is going to take college football by storm. He’s already developed a major connection with ArDarius Stewart and that’s going to carry the team this year. Once he learns to find Calvin Ridley on the field, the team’s offense will take off to the next level.

Hurts is a freshman and he’s the real deal. With more seasoning and games under his belt, his legend will continue to grow. Having a game like he did against USC under the spotlight will help him once the Crimson Tide begin conference play. With Hurts under center for a while, the Tide are going to continue to roll over their opponents.

While it’s lofty praise to compare him to two National Champions after one game, he is playing for the best program in the nation. He has all the tools and the platform to be the best quarterback in college football. It’s going to be quite the ride for everyone in Alabama.

Next: 2. Les Miles is a goner

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