# FBX IS BACK! Week 1 Predictions, Playoff Contenders & College Football Chaos

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Podcast: [Football Xpress](https://stenobird.com/podcast/football-xpress-7048979)
Published: 2026-09-05T13:55:07+00:00
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## Resource

Football Express is officially back. College football has returned, and there is already a lot to unpack. In this episode, I break down the NCAA eligibility chaos, lawsuits, and everything that has happened off the field leading into the season. Then we get back to what FBX is really about. FOOTBALL!! We’re talking Group of Six playoff contenders, early Week 1 statements, Heisman hopefuls, teams that could surprise people, and which programs actually look ready to live up to the offseason hype. And to close out the show, I give my Top 5 Matchups of the Week, break down my picks, and look at a few games where an upset could be brewing. Week 1 is here. Everybody is talking right now. Now we find out who can actually back it up. Welcome back to The Football Express!! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/football-xpress--6308175/support .

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