Kathmandu— In a week filled with unexpected twists, No. 16 Michigan secured a dramatic 13-12 win over Western Michigan on a second-chance Hail Mary, while new coaches and Heisman hopefuls made their marks. Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham, brought in to stabilize a program in turmoil, faced new challenges after a controversial victory. Meanwhile, Jeremiah Smith and Malachi Toney, among others, launched their Heisman Trophy campaigns with strong performances.

Upcoming Games and Rankings

The next AP Top 25 rankings will be released Tuesday, following a busy opening weekend in college football. Sunday’s lineup includes an early Apple Cup between No. 17 Washington and Washington State before prime-time showdowns: No. 4 Notre Dame against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and No. 9 Mississippi faces No. 24 Louisville in Nashville, Tennessee. The Labor Day capper sees Mike Norvell and Florida State hosting No. 19 SMU and dynamic quarterback Kevin Jennings.

The opening weekend of college football saw dramatic finishes, new coaching debuts, and early Heisman hopefuls making their marks. The next round of rankings will provide further insight into the early season standings.

(With inputs from AP)

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