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The first weekend of the college football season always provides plenty of highlights. With all 14 B1G teams in action playing non-conference opponents, how could it not?
Long runs, exciting plays, big hits and great catches were all part of a big weekend for the conference. So, we’ve piled up some of the best plays from around the B1G in Week 1.
It’s the perfect way to start a Monday.
Justin Fields goes off, scoring 4 touchdowns in first four possessions
First impressions are important.@justnfields wasted no time impressing @OhioStateFB fans, with four TDs in the first eight-plus minutes. pic.twitter.com/FtlNRcff35
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 1, 2019
Rashod Bateman — how on earth did he do that?
https://twitter.com/SchutteCFB/status/1167259405521494016?s=20
Welcome back, Tarik Black
Shea Patterson to Tarik Black for Michigan’s first TD of the season!! pic.twitter.com/prAhRKdzlD
— WC (@WolverineCorner) September 1, 2019
Just give Jonathan Taylor the Heisman Trophy
This is art
Make it 4 TDs for @JayT23 #JT23 // #OnWisconsin pic.twitter.com/tsvVi8BAPQ
— Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) August 31, 2019
Brandon “Crazy Legs” Peters scampers 20 yards to the end zone
Brandon Peters: dual-threat QB.@IlliniFootball is eatin' against Akron: pic.twitter.com/G7UBCjQPSw
— Illinois on BTN (@IllinoisOnBTN) August 31, 2019
Beautiful throw, even better catch from Nate Stanley to Brandon Smith
https://twitter.com/ftbeard_17/status/1167963143277924352?s=20
See ya later, Devyn Ford
tFR RB Devyn Ford breaks off an 80 yard TD. #Devy #DevyWatch pic.twitter.com/isIegVsNBZ
— Greg Brandt (@devywarehouse) August 31, 2019
Get used to the Michael Penix to Nick Westbrook combo
https://twitter.com/SchutteCFB/status/1167837888131817478?s=20
I guess Rondale Moore is still pretty good
Rondale Moore is INCREDIBLE!@boilerfootball leads 24-7 pic.twitter.com/wt555GJBum
— CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) August 31, 2019
The entire Maryland game was one giant highlight reel
Josh Jackson left his mark in the @TerpsFootball win over Howard. pic.twitter.com/9UbaFDQd54
— Maryland On BTN (@MarylandOnBTN) August 31, 2019
Kenny Willekes is on his way to defending his Defensive Lineman of the Year title
Kenny Willekes' first half for @MSU_Football:
Two fumble recoveries 👏
One TD 👏 pic.twitter.com/VLn8KcatDS
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) August 31, 2019
JD Spielman, the most dangerous return man in the game
South Alabama now knows not to test JD Spielman 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ppVoEp100Z
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) August 31, 2019
Stanford’s defenders got an introduction to Isaiah Bowser
https://twitter.com/SchutteCFB/status/1167920348706168832?s=20
Is Isaih Pacheco the best running back nobody is talking about?
#Rutgers RB Isaih Pacheco has my full attention. Converted high school QB with excellent athleticism & speed. Cuts are quick and his runs show patience and tempo. Anxious to see how he performs throughout the season #devy #CFF pic.twitter.com/8HFUEF4ycB
— Jason DiRienzo (@allpurposescout) August 31, 2019
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB