Welcome to Week 4, where College Gameday is in Fargo, North Dakota, and the prime-time ABC game features an 0-2 American Athletic Conference team. This is probably the worst viewing week of the year, but it is still a weekend of football, and that is good.
Saturday September 21, 2013
There is nothing quite like Saturdays in the fall...
11:45 AM: College Gameday (ESPN):
Even if Gameday is covering a North Dakota State game, it's still worth it to tune in. NDSU is actually a good team: they beat Kansas State earlier in the year, and are a perennial power int he FCS (Div. 1AA).
12:00 PM: North Carolina @ Georgia Tech (ESPN):
Just keep the TV on ESPN after Gameday is over, because this is a great game. With a win here, Georgia Tech would move to 2-0 in the ACC. They seem like an early favorite to win the Coastal Division. Watch for: How UNC's defense can stand up against Tech's option attack.
3:30 PM: Tennessee @ #19 Florida (CBS):
Both of these teams need a win in the worst way, coming off of embarrassing non-conference losses. Tennessee got destroyed by Oregon, and Florida put up an embarrassing performance against Miami. Watch for: Freshman cornerback Vernon Hargreaves III shut down Tennessee's passing attack.
3:30 PM: Michigan State @ #22 Notre Dame (NBC):
This is my co-marquee game of the week. Michigan State is 3-0, not having played any tough teams, and Notre Dame is 2-1, and needs a big win badly to solidify their ranking. If you only watch one game, this is the one. What to watch for: Michigan State has arguably the best defense in the country, and they get their first test this week against Tommy Rees and Notre Dame's dynamic group of receivers
7:00 PM: #23 Arizona State @ #5 Stanford (FOX):
This is my other marquee game of the week, and it is a good one. Arizona State is coming off a controversial but good win over Wisconsin, and now they travel to Stanford. The Cardinal hasn't had a stiff test so far this season, and this is a game that impacts the Pac12 in a major way. Watch for: Stanford to gladly sit back and pound the ball between the tackles all game.
7:45 PM: Auburn @ #6 LSU (ESPN):
This is the first test for LSU as they face an Auburn team that is 3-0 on the season, but has yet to play a ranked team. Though there is a large ranking discrepancy, I think this will be a much closer game than the experts think. Watch for: LSU's "new" offense, which is much more pass-oriented than in years previous.
That is it folks! Some other games to keep your eye on are: #15 Michigan @ Connecticut, Missouri @ Indiana, and Kansas State @ Texas. Hopefully next week will have a better slate of games! 'Til next time.
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Friday, September 20, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
College Football Week 3 Viewing Guide
So, I guess this has become a weekly series...
Week two was fantastic, except Lee Corso is now 0-2 in headgear selections, which really disappointing to me. Anyways, week three features a fewreally insanely AMAZINGLY good games, and then not too much after that. There's still plenty to watch, and I'm still here to cover it!
Thursday September 12, 2013
We actually have a watchable Thursday night game this week!
7:30 PM: #24 TCU @ Texas Tech (ESPN):
This is a great Big 12 matchup, and it will be a test to see which team can play to their strengths. Texas Tech's air raid will try to put up points on TCU's stout defense. Watch for: TCU's quarterback situation. They have two legit starters in Trevone Boykin and Casey Pachall.
Saturday September 14, 2013
Air Force and Boise play on Friday night if you really need your fix... It's nowhere near a good enough game for me to highlight though. This is one of those fall days where all you need is some good food and your TV!
11:45 AM: College Gameday (ESPN):
On here, just like every week. It's the best thing on TV.
12:00 PM: #16 UCLA @ #23 Nebraska (ABC):
Normally, this is a marquee game, but this week it takes second, and maybe even third fiddle. Both teams are relatively untested, and have a lot to prove on both sides of the ball. Both teams could use this win to vault themselves into the serious conversation for their respective conference titles. Watch for: Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez and their option attack.
3:30 PM: #1 Alabama @ #6 Texas A&M (CBS):
This is what college football is all about. This isn't my highlight game by accident. This is the best against the best. The one blemish on Alabama's record last year was caused by Texas A&M. Can they repeat their performance in the friendly confines of their own stadium? Tune in at 3:30 to find out. This is going to be one heck of a fight. Watch for: Johnny Manziel, obviously, but also Alabama's offensive line. They got pushed around a bit by Virginia Tech, and they will get a major test against Texas A&M.
3:30 PM: Tennessee @ #2 Oregon (ABC):
This is your "I'm going to check this during commercials of a better game" game of the week. Tennessee is lacking on defense, and that spells disaster headed into Eugene. Watch for: points. Lots of them.
7:00 PM: #4 Ohio State @ California (FOX):
The first actually test for Ohio State as they travel to the west coast to play a Cal team that can put up some serious points. Cal's "Bear Raid", a pass oriented offense, will try and keep up with Braxton Miller and the Buckeyes. Watch for: Special teams, as there is a good chance they will make a difference in this game.
7:00 PM: Vanderbilt @ #13 South Carolina (ESPN):
Both of these teams have great potential, and have suffered tough losses in close games: Vandy to Ole Miss, and South Carolina to Georgia. See which of these two teams can bounce back. Watch for: You think I'm going to say Clowney for a 3rd straight time, but I won't. Watch for South Carolina's two quarterback system and if it can be effective against Vanderbilt.
8:00 PM: Ole Miss @ Texas (Longhorn Network):
This just annoys me, because this is a game that I actually want to watch. Ole Miss got paid a pretty large sum of money for this game to only be televised on Texas' Longhorn Network, which I don't have. Anyways, Watch for: Texas' new defensive coordinator Greg Robinson, and if he can stop Ole Miss' potent offense.
10:30 PM: #20 Wisconsin @ Arizona State (ESPN):
This caps off a big weekend for the Big 10 and Pac 12, as these conferences face off in three head to head matchups. Wisconsin is untested: having played two cupcakes and shutting both of them out. Watch for: How new coach Gary Anderson does in his first big time game at Wisconsin.
There aren't as many great games this week, but there is at least one quality matchup in every time slot. As the conference schedules begin to pick up, so will the great games. Have a great Saturday! 'Til next time.
Week two was fantastic, except Lee Corso is now 0-2 in headgear selections, which really disappointing to me. Anyways, week three features a few
Thursday September 12, 2013
We actually have a watchable Thursday night game this week!
7:30 PM: #24 TCU @ Texas Tech (ESPN):
This is a great Big 12 matchup, and it will be a test to see which team can play to their strengths. Texas Tech's air raid will try to put up points on TCU's stout defense. Watch for: TCU's quarterback situation. They have two legit starters in Trevone Boykin and Casey Pachall.
Saturday September 14, 2013
Air Force and Boise play on Friday night if you really need your fix... It's nowhere near a good enough game for me to highlight though. This is one of those fall days where all you need is some good food and your TV!
11:45 AM: College Gameday (ESPN):
On here, just like every week. It's the best thing on TV.
12:00 PM: #16 UCLA @ #23 Nebraska (ABC):
Normally, this is a marquee game, but this week it takes second, and maybe even third fiddle. Both teams are relatively untested, and have a lot to prove on both sides of the ball. Both teams could use this win to vault themselves into the serious conversation for their respective conference titles. Watch for: Nebraska quarterback Taylor Martinez and their option attack.
3:30 PM: #1 Alabama @ #6 Texas A&M (CBS):
This is what college football is all about. This isn't my highlight game by accident. This is the best against the best. The one blemish on Alabama's record last year was caused by Texas A&M. Can they repeat their performance in the friendly confines of their own stadium? Tune in at 3:30 to find out. This is going to be one heck of a fight. Watch for: Johnny Manziel, obviously, but also Alabama's offensive line. They got pushed around a bit by Virginia Tech, and they will get a major test against Texas A&M.
3:30 PM: Tennessee @ #2 Oregon (ABC):
This is your "I'm going to check this during commercials of a better game" game of the week. Tennessee is lacking on defense, and that spells disaster headed into Eugene. Watch for: points. Lots of them.
7:00 PM: #4 Ohio State @ California (FOX):
The first actually test for Ohio State as they travel to the west coast to play a Cal team that can put up some serious points. Cal's "Bear Raid", a pass oriented offense, will try and keep up with Braxton Miller and the Buckeyes. Watch for: Special teams, as there is a good chance they will make a difference in this game.
7:00 PM: Vanderbilt @ #13 South Carolina (ESPN):
Both of these teams have great potential, and have suffered tough losses in close games: Vandy to Ole Miss, and South Carolina to Georgia. See which of these two teams can bounce back. Watch for: You think I'm going to say Clowney for a 3rd straight time, but I won't. Watch for South Carolina's two quarterback system and if it can be effective against Vanderbilt.
8:00 PM: Ole Miss @ Texas (Longhorn Network):
This just annoys me, because this is a game that I actually want to watch. Ole Miss got paid a pretty large sum of money for this game to only be televised on Texas' Longhorn Network, which I don't have. Anyways, Watch for: Texas' new defensive coordinator Greg Robinson, and if he can stop Ole Miss' potent offense.
10:30 PM: #20 Wisconsin @ Arizona State (ESPN):
This caps off a big weekend for the Big 10 and Pac 12, as these conferences face off in three head to head matchups. Wisconsin is untested: having played two cupcakes and shutting both of them out. Watch for: How new coach Gary Anderson does in his first big time game at Wisconsin.
There aren't as many great games this week, but there is at least one quality matchup in every time slot. As the conference schedules begin to pick up, so will the great games. Have a great Saturday! 'Til next time.
Wednesday, September 4, 2013
College Football Week 2 Viewing Guide
The week 1 viewing guide was a success, and I think I will be making this a weekly series for the remainder of football season, and maybe even carry it into college basketball. Sadly there are not any good games on Thursday and Friday this week, except for maybe Wake Forest @ Boston College on Friday night. I am just going to jump straight to Saturday, which is full of great games that ends with an epic battle at the Big House.
Saturday September 7th, 2013
It's the first weekend in September, and you can now officially say that it is football season.
11:45 AM: College Gameday (ESPN):
Tune in at 11:45 to see what Corso, Herbstreet, and the guest picker have to say about Saturday's games. Or you could be like me and watch all 3 hours. This week, the crew are live from Ann Arbor, Michigan for the Notre Dame @ Michigan game.
12:00 PM: #12 Florida @ Miami (FL):
This is a must watch. This classic rivalry comes to Miami in what should be a great game of football. It will be chippy, aggressive, and vulgar, as neither of these teams like the other very much. Though Florida is ranked, and Miami isn't, I expect these two to play to a very close game. Watch for: electrifying Miami running back Duke Johnson.
12:00 PM: Cincinnati @ Illinois (ESPN 2):
This is a good one to have on "last" during the UF-Miami game. Cincinnati is making the rounds of the Big Ten, after dismantling Purdue last week. Illinois is also coming off of a win, and this could be a major game to kick-start both of these teams' seasons. Watch for: Illinois 4th year starter quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase who threw for a career high 416 yards last week.
3:30 PM: #2 Oregon @ Virginia (ABC/ESPN2):
This will be Oregon's first major test in the post-Chip Kelly era. Watch for: If Oregon can hold up in a hostile environment, and if Virginia's defense can do anything to stop their offense.
4:30 PM: #6 South Carolina @ #11 Georgia (ESPN):
Georgia opened against Clemson, and lost a tight one, while South Carolina took care of business against UNC. This is almost a must-win at this point for Georgia if they want to think about a BCS bowl. An absolutely decisive game for week 2, and Athens, GA with be crazy. This is another must see game. Watch for: South Carolina's two quarterback system, which seems to work for some reason. Also: obligatory Jadeveon Clowney mention.
6:00 PM: Syracuse @ #19 Northwestern (BigTenNetwork):
Syracuse is another team that is making the rounds in the big ten after losing close to Penn State last week. The "Battle of Really Good Journalism Schools" (I totally made that up) was a good game last year, and will be again this year. Watch for: Northwestern's two best players, Kain Colter and Venric Mark were both banged up in their last game. If they aren't available, this is a totally different game.
7:00 PM: #15 Texas @ BYU (ESPN 2):
A crucial year where Texas head coach Mack Brown could be on the hot seat, this is Texas' first real road test of the year. Watch for: BYU's defensive unit is a strong one, and see if they can neutralize Texas' edge speed.
7:00 PM: West Virginia @ #16 Oklahoma (FOX):
The story of last year for West Virginia was the inability of being able to stop anyone. They could put up points, but their defense was very bad, and it appears to be the same this year. Will they be able to score enough to make a statement in Norman? Watch for: OU's quarterback situation, as whoever starts could have a very short leash.
8:00 PM: #14 Notre Dame @ #17 Michigan (ESPN):
This is my marquee game of the week (if you only watch one, watch this one). It is only the second night game at Michigan in their history. They played the first night game two years ago, and if you don't remember: THIS happened. These two teams have played some incredible games over the last few years, and this is a guarantee to live up to the hype. Watch for: Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner's ability to make plays with his arm and his legs.
What a great Saturday! I can't wait for the Michigan-Notre Dame game... if history is any indication, it will be a great one! The games are only getting better every week! 'Til next time.
Saturday September 7th, 2013
It's the first weekend in September, and you can now officially say that it is football season.
11:45 AM: College Gameday (ESPN):
Tune in at 11:45 to see what Corso, Herbstreet, and the guest picker have to say about Saturday's games. Or you could be like me and watch all 3 hours. This week, the crew are live from Ann Arbor, Michigan for the Notre Dame @ Michigan game.
12:00 PM: #12 Florida @ Miami (FL):
This is a must watch. This classic rivalry comes to Miami in what should be a great game of football. It will be chippy, aggressive, and vulgar, as neither of these teams like the other very much. Though Florida is ranked, and Miami isn't, I expect these two to play to a very close game. Watch for: electrifying Miami running back Duke Johnson.
12:00 PM: Cincinnati @ Illinois (ESPN 2):
This is a good one to have on "last" during the UF-Miami game. Cincinnati is making the rounds of the Big Ten, after dismantling Purdue last week. Illinois is also coming off of a win, and this could be a major game to kick-start both of these teams' seasons. Watch for: Illinois 4th year starter quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase who threw for a career high 416 yards last week.
3:30 PM: #2 Oregon @ Virginia (ABC/ESPN2):
This will be Oregon's first major test in the post-Chip Kelly era. Watch for: If Oregon can hold up in a hostile environment, and if Virginia's defense can do anything to stop their offense.
4:30 PM: #6 South Carolina @ #11 Georgia (ESPN):
Georgia opened against Clemson, and lost a tight one, while South Carolina took care of business against UNC. This is almost a must-win at this point for Georgia if they want to think about a BCS bowl. An absolutely decisive game for week 2, and Athens, GA with be crazy. This is another must see game. Watch for: South Carolina's two quarterback system, which seems to work for some reason. Also: obligatory Jadeveon Clowney mention.
6:00 PM: Syracuse @ #19 Northwestern (BigTenNetwork):
Syracuse is another team that is making the rounds in the big ten after losing close to Penn State last week. The "Battle of Really Good Journalism Schools" (I totally made that up) was a good game last year, and will be again this year. Watch for: Northwestern's two best players, Kain Colter and Venric Mark were both banged up in their last game. If they aren't available, this is a totally different game.
7:00 PM: #15 Texas @ BYU (ESPN 2):
A crucial year where Texas head coach Mack Brown could be on the hot seat, this is Texas' first real road test of the year. Watch for: BYU's defensive unit is a strong one, and see if they can neutralize Texas' edge speed.
7:00 PM: West Virginia @ #16 Oklahoma (FOX):
The story of last year for West Virginia was the inability of being able to stop anyone. They could put up points, but their defense was very bad, and it appears to be the same this year. Will they be able to score enough to make a statement in Norman? Watch for: OU's quarterback situation, as whoever starts could have a very short leash.
8:00 PM: #14 Notre Dame @ #17 Michigan (ESPN):
This is my marquee game of the week (if you only watch one, watch this one). It is only the second night game at Michigan in their history. They played the first night game two years ago, and if you don't remember: THIS happened. These two teams have played some incredible games over the last few years, and this is a guarantee to live up to the hype. Watch for: Michigan quarterback Devin Gardner's ability to make plays with his arm and his legs.
What a great Saturday! I can't wait for the Michigan-Notre Dame game... if history is any indication, it will be a great one! The games are only getting better every week! 'Til next time.
Saturday, August 24, 2013
College Football Week 1 Viewing Guide
The greatest time of the year is upon us: college football is back! And that means 15 straight Saturdays of tailgating, bar-b-queuing, TV-watching fun! It also means that I am back on the blog, to provide you with a viewing guide for each week. If you watch everything I tell you to watch, you will have maxed out your quality football watching experience each week. Of course, you'll want to tune in to see your favorite team play, but this should give you a good guide of what the action is in week 1.
Thursday August 29th, 2013
It's the first week, which means college football kicks off on a Thursday. Make sure you beat that rush hour traffic and get home a little early, because there are some great games, starting with:
6:00 PM: North Carolina @ #6 South Carolina (ESPN):
This is a perfect way to kick off the year, with a good old fashioned battle for Carolina. While both teams have more important rivals, there will be no love lost between these two squads. Watch for: Jadeveon Clowney, because he is a beast.
8:00 PM: Utah State @ Utah (Fox Sports 1):
If the UNC-USC game is good, make sure you have this one on "last" for something to watch during commercials. If it's a snoozer, then switch over to Fox Sports 1 for this battle of Utah. These long-time rivals are always good for a close game. Utah State, however, has been the better program of late. Watch for: This is Fox Sports 1's first ever game that they will be covering. Lets see how they do.
9:15 PM: Ole Miss @ Vanderbilt (ESPN):
This game will be following the completion of the UNC-USC game, and is a great way to kick off the SEC season. Vanderbilt has been good as of late, and Ole Miss comes in with lots of hype, and potentially the #1 incoming recruiting class. Watch for: Ole Miss' freshmen, and how they impact the game.
10:30 PM: Rutgers @ Fresno State (CBS Sports):
It may not seem like a great matchup, but it is. Both teams are coming off of very good 9-4 seasons, and both have a real shot at winning their respective conferences. Watch for: how Rutgers responds to the road environment and Fresno State's fast paced offense.
Friday August 30th, 2013
Well, work is done for the week. Yeah, you stayed up too late last night, but it's okay, because this is the first college football weekend of the year!
8:PM: Texas Tech @ SMU (ESPN):
This is the only matchup on Friday worth watching, and it's a good one. This in state battle will feature points, points, and more points. Two of the better offenses in the nation clash in Dallas. It will definitely be worth your time. Watch for: points.
Saturday August 31st, 2013
Oh, how we have waited for this day. Call your buddies, and fire up the grill! It's football time!
11:45 AM: College Gameday (ESPN):
This might just be the best part of Saturdays in the fall. Watch the crew pick all of the big games, and see Lee Corso don some ridiculous mascot head. College football doesn't officially start until that happens.
12:00 PM: Purdue @ Cincinnati (ESPN U):
I'm sorry, but I want to see good football, not Ohio State crushing Buffalo from the first snap. This will be an even, back and forth affair. Watch for: Both of the quarterback situations; and kickoffs and punts: both teams have great return men.
3:30 PM: Mississippi State vs #13 Oklahoma State (ABC/ESPN2):
The 3:30 window has some great games, and this is one of them. Played at a neutral site in Houston, it will be a much needed win for both teams to jump-start their seasons. Watch for: Lots of passes: both teams love the "spread and shred" philosophy.
3:30 PM: Syracuse vs Penn State (ABC/ESPN2):
This is the opposite of the previous game, as points will probably be kept to a minimum, as both teams will try and grind their way to a victory. Watch for: the QB situation for both teams, as both teams lost their starting QBs, both of whom led their respective conferences in passing.
5:30 PM: #1 Alabama vs Virgina Tech (ESPN):
Virginia Tech is not supposed to win, but this is Alabama's biggest non-conference test, and it comes in week 1. Played at a neutral site in Atlanta, this is going to be a great game between two very hungry teams. Watch for: If VT gets behind in this game, it's all over. See if they can jump out to a lead and put some pressure on Alabama.
8:00 PM: #5 Georgia @ # 8 Clemson (ABC):
If you only watch one game this week, I suggest you watch this one. By now, your tailgate should be in full swing, and you can watch what is going to be a high powered, back and forth battle. Watch for: everything, really. UGA's offense should be great, but they are replacing a lot of players on defense, and we will see how that stacks up against Clemson's offense.
9:00 PM: #12 LSU vs #20 TCU (ESPN):
It's the battle of the three letter acronym schools, as LSU and TCU take the field for the Cowboy Classic in Arlington, Texas. LSU thinks they can hang with the best in the SEC, and they will have to prove that against a TCU team that is favored to do well in the Big12 this year. Watch for: LSU to come out firing. If they win this, there's a good chance they will be 4-0 going into their showdown @ Georgia.
10:30 PM: #22 Northwestern @ California (ESPN 2):
By now, everyone has probably gone home, and once the two above games finish, turn to this one to see what will probably be a good finish. Normally excelling in the classroom, these two schools have been on the rise as of late. Watch for: Northwestern to handle the Cal defense easily with their edge speed.
And that's it. Enjoy your weekend, and try and recover before work on Monday! Because we have to do it all over again in week 2! 'Til next time.
Thursday August 29th, 2013
It's the first week, which means college football kicks off on a Thursday. Make sure you beat that rush hour traffic and get home a little early, because there are some great games, starting with:
6:00 PM: North Carolina @ #6 South Carolina (ESPN):
This is a perfect way to kick off the year, with a good old fashioned battle for Carolina. While both teams have more important rivals, there will be no love lost between these two squads. Watch for: Jadeveon Clowney, because he is a beast.
8:00 PM: Utah State @ Utah (Fox Sports 1):
If the UNC-USC game is good, make sure you have this one on "last" for something to watch during commercials. If it's a snoozer, then switch over to Fox Sports 1 for this battle of Utah. These long-time rivals are always good for a close game. Utah State, however, has been the better program of late. Watch for: This is Fox Sports 1's first ever game that they will be covering. Lets see how they do.
9:15 PM: Ole Miss @ Vanderbilt (ESPN):
This game will be following the completion of the UNC-USC game, and is a great way to kick off the SEC season. Vanderbilt has been good as of late, and Ole Miss comes in with lots of hype, and potentially the #1 incoming recruiting class. Watch for: Ole Miss' freshmen, and how they impact the game.
10:30 PM: Rutgers @ Fresno State (CBS Sports):
It may not seem like a great matchup, but it is. Both teams are coming off of very good 9-4 seasons, and both have a real shot at winning their respective conferences. Watch for: how Rutgers responds to the road environment and Fresno State's fast paced offense.
Friday August 30th, 2013
Well, work is done for the week. Yeah, you stayed up too late last night, but it's okay, because this is the first college football weekend of the year!
8:PM: Texas Tech @ SMU (ESPN):
This is the only matchup on Friday worth watching, and it's a good one. This in state battle will feature points, points, and more points. Two of the better offenses in the nation clash in Dallas. It will definitely be worth your time. Watch for: points.
Saturday August 31st, 2013
Oh, how we have waited for this day. Call your buddies, and fire up the grill! It's football time!
11:45 AM: College Gameday (ESPN):
This might just be the best part of Saturdays in the fall. Watch the crew pick all of the big games, and see Lee Corso don some ridiculous mascot head. College football doesn't officially start until that happens.
12:00 PM: Purdue @ Cincinnati (ESPN U):
I'm sorry, but I want to see good football, not Ohio State crushing Buffalo from the first snap. This will be an even, back and forth affair. Watch for: Both of the quarterback situations; and kickoffs and punts: both teams have great return men.
3:30 PM: Mississippi State vs #13 Oklahoma State (ABC/ESPN2):
The 3:30 window has some great games, and this is one of them. Played at a neutral site in Houston, it will be a much needed win for both teams to jump-start their seasons. Watch for: Lots of passes: both teams love the "spread and shred" philosophy.
3:30 PM: Syracuse vs Penn State (ABC/ESPN2):
This is the opposite of the previous game, as points will probably be kept to a minimum, as both teams will try and grind their way to a victory. Watch for: the QB situation for both teams, as both teams lost their starting QBs, both of whom led their respective conferences in passing.
5:30 PM: #1 Alabama vs Virgina Tech (ESPN):
Virginia Tech is not supposed to win, but this is Alabama's biggest non-conference test, and it comes in week 1. Played at a neutral site in Atlanta, this is going to be a great game between two very hungry teams. Watch for: If VT gets behind in this game, it's all over. See if they can jump out to a lead and put some pressure on Alabama.
8:00 PM: #5 Georgia @ # 8 Clemson (ABC):
If you only watch one game this week, I suggest you watch this one. By now, your tailgate should be in full swing, and you can watch what is going to be a high powered, back and forth battle. Watch for: everything, really. UGA's offense should be great, but they are replacing a lot of players on defense, and we will see how that stacks up against Clemson's offense.
9:00 PM: #12 LSU vs #20 TCU (ESPN):
It's the battle of the three letter acronym schools, as LSU and TCU take the field for the Cowboy Classic in Arlington, Texas. LSU thinks they can hang with the best in the SEC, and they will have to prove that against a TCU team that is favored to do well in the Big12 this year. Watch for: LSU to come out firing. If they win this, there's a good chance they will be 4-0 going into their showdown @ Georgia.
10:30 PM: #22 Northwestern @ California (ESPN 2):
By now, everyone has probably gone home, and once the two above games finish, turn to this one to see what will probably be a good finish. Normally excelling in the classroom, these two schools have been on the rise as of late. Watch for: Northwestern to handle the Cal defense easily with their edge speed.
And that's it. Enjoy your weekend, and try and recover before work on Monday! Because we have to do it all over again in week 2! 'Til next time.
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