- The nuclear-powered U.S. carrier Abraham Lincoln left Thailand after a five-day visit to Pattaya, with its captain thanking the Thai people for their hospitality.
- The ship — carrying roughly 5,000 crew — had been on an extended deployment that included Middle East operations and a record run of consecutive days at sea.
- Sailors and Marines in civilian clothes were seen smiling and enjoying shore leave, a welcome respite during a long deployment.
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- Michigan escaped a stunning upset at the Big House when, after a review put one second back on the clock, QB Bryce Underwood threw a second Hail Mary to JJ Buchanan for a 47‑yard, game‑winning touchdown.
- The replay decision — and whether the clock had actually hit zero — drew protests from Western Michigan and the MAC, who sought clarification from the Big Ten.
- Western Michigan had actually led late (forced turnovers and kicked four FGs), so the wild finish turned into an instant “remember where you were” college‑football moment.
- Rain-soaked opener turned into a statement: LSU beat Clemson 51-10 after a 90-minute delay to kick off the Lane Kiffin era in emphatic fashion.
- Transfer QB Sam Leavitt looked electric—two rushing TDs and a major role in LSU’s 309-yard ground game—making him an instant talking point.
- Off-field drama to watch: LSU won a court ruling to add NFL-cut players but held off amid potential SEC penalties, so the roster saga isn’t over.
- 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan scored again — becoming the first teenager to have a goal contribution in five straight matches.
- Philadelphia beat CF Montreal 2-0 to extend their unbeaten run to eight games.
- Andre Blake kept the clean sheet, including a key penalty save in the second half.
- Lane Kiffin made a showy entrance to his first LSU game, walking the Tiger Walk in a suit and shades alongside Livvy Dunne, Theo Von and Brooks Nader — very much a celebrity moment.
- He left Ole Miss after a historic season to take the LSU job and openly leans into being college football’s “entertaining villain” (“to do great things, you’re going to be hated”).
- Kiffin has already shaken up Baton Rouge with the No. 1 transfer portal class (including QB Sam Leavitt) and adding former LSU coach Ed Orgeron to his staff.
- The Oregon Duck is known for outrageous, theatrical entrances — ziplining, "Mission: Impossible" music, and even a Michael Jordan–style dunk that smashed a kids' hoop.
- The mascot has a running gag of "losing its head"; in the Boise State opener, the Duck humorously propped up a cardboard cutout to keep its head on.
- Next chance to see another memorable entrance: home vs. Portland State on Sept. 18 (they're on the road at Oklahoma State next week).
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