Bryant leads Tigers to first post-Watson win

Kelly Bryant passed for 236 yards and a touchdown and ran for 77 more yards in his first game as Clemson’s starting quarterback.

Bryant has the hefty responsibility of replacing Deshaun Watson behind center for the defending national champions. The junior, who had thrown just 22 passes in his career for Clemson in mop up duty, showed he could both run and pass.

Bryant had a perfectly placed 61-yard touchdown pass to Deon Cain on his second drive. He mirrored Watson’s running ability, taking off for a 47-yard run after all his receivers were covered. And he showed the “swag” that coach Dabo Swinney promised to fans skittish about Watson’s departure.

Cal 35, North Carolina 30: Ross Bowers threw for 363 yards and four touchdowns, while the Bears rallied from an early deficit during a game-changing sequence and beat the Tar Heels in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Pitt 28, Youngstown State 21 (OT): Dominant in the first half and dormant in the second, the Panthers needed Jester Weah's leaping 11-yard touchdown catch on the first possession of overtime to escape with a win. Pitt, which blew a 21-point lead, didn't seal the victory until Bricen Garner's end zone interception.

Virginia 28, William & Mary 10: Kurt Benkert threw three touchdown passes, helping the Cavaliers win their season opener.