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The season is closing in, slowly but surely.
20. Mississippi State @ BYU - looks odd, doesn't it? Is it because an SEC team is headed west of Texas to play a road game or because BYU is the only relevant independent *cough Notre Dame cough* that has the balls to schedule an SEC team? Either way, I'm looking forward to this odd matchup.
19. West Virginia @ BYU - the Appalachian foothills vs. the Rocky Mountain foothills. These two are both football rich schools that every once in awhile have enough good talent and coaching to make some noise, and a whole lot of offense.
18. BYU @ Arizona - okay, I know, BYU already has 3 entries...but have you seen their schedule? I mean, shit. It's full of watchable games. Plus, it's in the Desert vs. a very experienced Arizona team looking for another PAC 12 South title.
17. BYU @ Utah - okay I promise this is it for BYU. But dangit the Mormons will be drooling over this game coming back annually. And you know good and well, deep inside, you are too.
16. Washington State @ Boise State - you know Mike Leach is gonna have his offense flying high on the Smurf Turf, in what could be one of the few games all year where the over/under could be 80 in Vegas.
15. Penn State @ Pittsburgh - well if they couldn't bring back the Backyard Brawl, at LEAST bring us a throwback. I can already see Mark May picking Pitt to win by 30. This will be a slobberknocker.
14. Clemson @ Auburn - these two usually put on a good show, and hopefully they do once again this season, although it's quite obvious that Clemson is the clear favorite early.
13. Louisville @ Houston - this game could be bigger than expected, being a late November game and that Houston and Louisville are expected to make some serious noise while making a run for the playoff this season.
12. Michigan State @ Notre Dame - the fight for the painted cathedral returns this season, and these two have historically had some great matchups. Both have the talent and coaching to make the playoff, so this game will be pivotal for both teams, maybe more than ever.
11. Notre Dame @ Texas - there seems to be an awakening in Austin... For the first time since 2009, Texas is speaking of optimism this season. They could really get a glimpse to see if they are right on opening weekend when the Fighting Irish come to town.
10. Oregon @ Nebraska - This is the classic Blue blood vs. New blood matchup of the year. Nebraska has a real chance in this game to redefine their recent reputation for losing their biggest games, well...big. But it also gives Oregon another chance to prove that they'll go anywhere to beat anyone, anytime. Bonus: the losing team's fans' meltdowns are imminent.
9. Arkansas @ TCU - this will be an old SWC type of matchup. Both teams replacing great QBs, WRs, and RBs, but returning very stout defenses. Expect a gritty, hard fought defensive battle.
8. UCLA @ Texas A&M - Be wary of this game. It could be ugly, for either side. Both these teams are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, but just keep falling short somehow every season and leaving their fans highly disappointed. Maybe this year, one of these teams will step up to the plate and actually become Top 10 contenders and even Playoff hopefuls.
7. Oklahoma vs. Houston - ahhh, the good old days. Oklahoma is elite, Houston is making noise, and they are playing in Norman. Greg Ward Jr. will provide a staunch task for Oklahoma to figure out how to bottle up. But the Cougars will need an answer for the brutal stable of running backs Oklahoma has starting with Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon. Either way, expect some serious offensive fireworks in this 1980s style throwback game.
6. North Carolina vs. Georgia - this will be Sabanite vs. The Blue Fedora as Kirby Smart, a young, talented, but unproven head coach returns to his alma mater to face off vs. the up and coming, up-tempo, upbeat Larry Fedora. This game is - surprise! - one of many great neutral site matchups featuring SEC teams this season. Tar Heel fans have been DYING to see a key non conference win for a long time now it seems. This would be a big one for Fedora if he can pull it off. But Kirby Smart needs to make a great first impression if he wants his fans and pundits to forget about the great but excruciatingly heartbreaking Richt era. This will be a slugfest to the final seconds.
5. Wisconsin vs. LSU - so another SEC team leaves the comfort of the mosquito infested deciduous forests of the Southeastern United States to play above the Mason Dixon line. And it ain't just anywhere above the Mason Dixon line, it's arguably in a stadium that contains crowds as passionate as Cajun Corn Dogs themselves, the home of the Green Bay Packers - Lambeau Field. Wisconsin will be fighting hard this time to obtain the lead and actually keep it this time around. I'm pretty sure the upperclassmen for the Badgers will have that last matchup playing on repeat all week leading up to this smash mouth, old school football game. Corey Clement and Leonard Fournette should be enough to tune into this matchup, if playing at the legendary Lambeau Field wasn't enough.
4. Florida State vs. Ole Miss - dude. It seems like no one knows this is even happening. But it sure as hell is. Chad Kelly and recievers galore vs. an always sharp Seminole secondary. Dalvin Cook vs. the newest edition of the Landshark defense. Like, if you aren't watching this game, you need to check your wallet and assure that you still have your man card. This will be a classic between two teams that never meet, yet aren't so far apart.
3. Ohio State @ Oklahoma - alright so obviously, the case could be made for #1 on this list. But, the case could also be made for why it couldn't even be top 10. Norman over the last 10 years hasn't been a fun road trip or flight for anyone. It is like playing at the Orange Bowl vs. Miami in the 80s. Now Ohio State is stacked with talent, maybe even as much as Oklahoma. But JT Barrett will be working behind a revamped Oline, an inexperienced RB core, and an almost fresh new set of receivers. So, timing may be a bit off the first couple of games. Hell, it could be 2014 all over again for the Buckeyes. But that means a very possible early loss to the Sooners, whose offense this season if they stay healthy will be near impossible to keep under 30 points. Big playoff implications are at stake here, which makes it eye candy for any fan of the game. And its Bob Stoops vs. Urban Meyer... Last time they faced each other, it WAS for the national title.
2. Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech - apparently Tennessee is back and ready to make a run for it all. But the Hokies are always up for giving themselves a good challenge early. With former up and coming coach Justin Fuente now calling the shots in Blacksburg, they expect to take some strides on offense this season, and providing a daunting feat upon Tennessee to get past their lunch pail defense coached by legendary Bud Foster. But hold on a second... This game isn't in Blacksburg, nor is it in Knoxville. It's in... Bristol Motor Speedway? A place with enough seats to possibly set a new college football attendance record? And it's a night race errrrr I mean game? Hand me a beer Leroy, I gotta see this.
1. Alabama vs. USC - okay, I know what you're all thinking. Homer pick, totally expected it, TL
R. That's fine. But we, as in Alabama fans, USC fans, and college football fans in general have been begging for YEARS, DECADES since the last matchup. When these two get together, it is rare, and usually historical. The West Coast Kings vs. The East Coast Emperors. The Trojans vs. The Crimson Tide. The legendary coaches, players, alumni and fans. Is it as big as it could have been? Could USC have had real hope in this game? They still do!!! Loaded on both sides of the ball with plenty of experience USC is with a coach the players seem to love and react to. Who knows, the pendulum could swing and USC could come out on top. They have Adoree Jackson, one of the most freakish athletes in college football that plays all 3 phases of the game, and you know Nick Saban is having fits trying to figure out how to match up with him on BOTH sides of the ball. Alabama still doesn't have a QB named, has virtually no experience at RB, and depth in the secondary is an issue past the starters. If USC's QB can have a Trevor Knight, Stephen Garcia, Johnny Manziel-type performance, a win is right there for the taking. Of course, it won't be easy with some of the nastiest mother fuckers in college football in Jonathan Allen, Rueben Foster, and Tim Williams will be trying to end his life with every snap he takes. I think this game will be everything the fans want, maybe even more. It will also play a huge role in the playoff race down the road.
Let's get this season started already!!!!!!
20. Mississippi State @ BYU - looks odd, doesn't it? Is it because an SEC team is headed west of Texas to play a road game or because BYU is the only relevant independent *cough Notre Dame cough* that has the balls to schedule an SEC team? Either way, I'm looking forward to this odd matchup.
19. West Virginia @ BYU - the Appalachian foothills vs. the Rocky Mountain foothills. These two are both football rich schools that every once in awhile have enough good talent and coaching to make some noise, and a whole lot of offense.
18. BYU @ Arizona - okay, I know, BYU already has 3 entries...but have you seen their schedule? I mean, shit. It's full of watchable games. Plus, it's in the Desert vs. a very experienced Arizona team looking for another PAC 12 South title.
17. BYU @ Utah - okay I promise this is it for BYU. But dangit the Mormons will be drooling over this game coming back annually. And you know good and well, deep inside, you are too.
16. Washington State @ Boise State - you know Mike Leach is gonna have his offense flying high on the Smurf Turf, in what could be one of the few games all year where the over/under could be 80 in Vegas.
15. Penn State @ Pittsburgh - well if they couldn't bring back the Backyard Brawl, at LEAST bring us a throwback. I can already see Mark May picking Pitt to win by 30. This will be a slobberknocker.
14. Clemson @ Auburn - these two usually put on a good show, and hopefully they do once again this season, although it's quite obvious that Clemson is the clear favorite early.
13. Louisville @ Houston - this game could be bigger than expected, being a late November game and that Houston and Louisville are expected to make some serious noise while making a run for the playoff this season.
12. Michigan State @ Notre Dame - the fight for the painted cathedral returns this season, and these two have historically had some great matchups. Both have the talent and coaching to make the playoff, so this game will be pivotal for both teams, maybe more than ever.
11. Notre Dame @ Texas - there seems to be an awakening in Austin... For the first time since 2009, Texas is speaking of optimism this season. They could really get a glimpse to see if they are right on opening weekend when the Fighting Irish come to town.
10. Oregon @ Nebraska - This is the classic Blue blood vs. New blood matchup of the year. Nebraska has a real chance in this game to redefine their recent reputation for losing their biggest games, well...big. But it also gives Oregon another chance to prove that they'll go anywhere to beat anyone, anytime. Bonus: the losing team's fans' meltdowns are imminent.
9. Arkansas @ TCU - this will be an old SWC type of matchup. Both teams replacing great QBs, WRs, and RBs, but returning very stout defenses. Expect a gritty, hard fought defensive battle.
8. UCLA @ Texas A&M - Be wary of this game. It could be ugly, for either side. Both these teams are loaded with talent on both sides of the ball, but just keep falling short somehow every season and leaving their fans highly disappointed. Maybe this year, one of these teams will step up to the plate and actually become Top 10 contenders and even Playoff hopefuls.
7. Oklahoma vs. Houston - ahhh, the good old days. Oklahoma is elite, Houston is making noise, and they are playing in Norman. Greg Ward Jr. will provide a staunch task for Oklahoma to figure out how to bottle up. But the Cougars will need an answer for the brutal stable of running backs Oklahoma has starting with Samaje Perine and Joe Mixon. Either way, expect some serious offensive fireworks in this 1980s style throwback game.
6. North Carolina vs. Georgia - this will be Sabanite vs. The Blue Fedora as Kirby Smart, a young, talented, but unproven head coach returns to his alma mater to face off vs. the up and coming, up-tempo, upbeat Larry Fedora. This game is - surprise! - one of many great neutral site matchups featuring SEC teams this season. Tar Heel fans have been DYING to see a key non conference win for a long time now it seems. This would be a big one for Fedora if he can pull it off. But Kirby Smart needs to make a great first impression if he wants his fans and pundits to forget about the great but excruciatingly heartbreaking Richt era. This will be a slugfest to the final seconds.
5. Wisconsin vs. LSU - so another SEC team leaves the comfort of the mosquito infested deciduous forests of the Southeastern United States to play above the Mason Dixon line. And it ain't just anywhere above the Mason Dixon line, it's arguably in a stadium that contains crowds as passionate as Cajun Corn Dogs themselves, the home of the Green Bay Packers - Lambeau Field. Wisconsin will be fighting hard this time to obtain the lead and actually keep it this time around. I'm pretty sure the upperclassmen for the Badgers will have that last matchup playing on repeat all week leading up to this smash mouth, old school football game. Corey Clement and Leonard Fournette should be enough to tune into this matchup, if playing at the legendary Lambeau Field wasn't enough.
4. Florida State vs. Ole Miss - dude. It seems like no one knows this is even happening. But it sure as hell is. Chad Kelly and recievers galore vs. an always sharp Seminole secondary. Dalvin Cook vs. the newest edition of the Landshark defense. Like, if you aren't watching this game, you need to check your wallet and assure that you still have your man card. This will be a classic between two teams that never meet, yet aren't so far apart.
3. Ohio State @ Oklahoma - alright so obviously, the case could be made for #1 on this list. But, the case could also be made for why it couldn't even be top 10. Norman over the last 10 years hasn't been a fun road trip or flight for anyone. It is like playing at the Orange Bowl vs. Miami in the 80s. Now Ohio State is stacked with talent, maybe even as much as Oklahoma. But JT Barrett will be working behind a revamped Oline, an inexperienced RB core, and an almost fresh new set of receivers. So, timing may be a bit off the first couple of games. Hell, it could be 2014 all over again for the Buckeyes. But that means a very possible early loss to the Sooners, whose offense this season if they stay healthy will be near impossible to keep under 30 points. Big playoff implications are at stake here, which makes it eye candy for any fan of the game. And its Bob Stoops vs. Urban Meyer... Last time they faced each other, it WAS for the national title.
2. Tennessee vs. Virginia Tech - apparently Tennessee is back and ready to make a run for it all. But the Hokies are always up for giving themselves a good challenge early. With former up and coming coach Justin Fuente now calling the shots in Blacksburg, they expect to take some strides on offense this season, and providing a daunting feat upon Tennessee to get past their lunch pail defense coached by legendary Bud Foster. But hold on a second... This game isn't in Blacksburg, nor is it in Knoxville. It's in... Bristol Motor Speedway? A place with enough seats to possibly set a new college football attendance record? And it's a night race errrrr I mean game? Hand me a beer Leroy, I gotta see this.
1. Alabama vs. USC - okay, I know what you're all thinking. Homer pick, totally expected it, TL
R. That's fine. But we, as in Alabama fans, USC fans, and college football fans in general have been begging for YEARS, DECADES since the last matchup. When these two get together, it is rare, and usually historical. The West Coast Kings vs. The East Coast Emperors. The Trojans vs. The Crimson Tide. The legendary coaches, players, alumni and fans. Is it as big as it could have been? Could USC have had real hope in this game? They still do!!! Loaded on both sides of the ball with plenty of experience USC is with a coach the players seem to love and react to. Who knows, the pendulum could swing and USC could come out on top. They have Adoree Jackson, one of the most freakish athletes in college football that plays all 3 phases of the game, and you know Nick Saban is having fits trying to figure out how to match up with him on BOTH sides of the ball. Alabama still doesn't have a QB named, has virtually no experience at RB, and depth in the secondary is an issue past the starters. If USC's QB can have a Trevor Knight, Stephen Garcia, Johnny Manziel-type performance, a win is right there for the taking. Of course, it won't be easy with some of the nastiest mother fuckers in college football in Jonathan Allen, Rueben Foster, and Tim Williams will be trying to end his life with every snap he takes. I think this game will be everything the fans want, maybe even more. It will also play a huge role in the playoff race down the road.Let's get this season started already!!!!!!
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