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Week 1 takeaways: First impressions of Alabama, Ohio State, Michigan

By now, you know Deion Sanders has taken over the college football universe after his unique transfer-heavy Colorado roster upset TCU in his first game as an FBS coach.

But there were plenty of other items of significance that transpired in Week 1, including new quarterbacks in high-profile places, some offensive surprises in the Big Ten and another roster upheaval that paid dividends amid considerably less fanfare.

Here are the biggest takeaways from the season's opening weekend by our college football reporters.

Milroe shows his upside, but questions remain

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Jalen Milroe turns fumbled snap into 21-yard TD

Jalen Milroe shows his skills after recovering a fumbled snap and rushing for a 21-yard touchdown.