Quote:Almost there!   Big change this year with the playoffs.  With 4 teams getting in, losing a game isnt quite as bad as it used to be.  Which will keep more teams in the hunt.  And hopefully more interesting regular season non-conference games going forward.  we'll see.  Anyways for week 1 games I care about...  starting with my schools....

 

Temple at Vandy - Vandy has picked Robinette as their QB.  I wonder if he'll finish the season that way.  Philip Rivers brother Stephen transferred in from LSU and everyone assumed he would get the nod but maybe he hasnt had enough time to learn the offense.  While I like the fact more and more college games are on TV, I really dont like these 9:15PM weeknight starting times.  These games were designed for college kids.  Not working adults with children!

 

Clemson at UGA - I'm half debating going to this.  Although the longterm forecast for saturday is in the 90s.  Thats too hot.  And tix are looking expensive.  My air conditioned house and comfy couch are tough to pass up.  Not sure what to think of either team.  Both breaking in new QBs.  UGA has better skill players. And I think they are supposed to have the better defense.  

 

other games...

 

Boise St vs Ole Miss - I'm only putting this first because I may be able to score a free ticket in a luxury box to this game.  With an open bar no less.  So I'm definitely looking forward to this game if I can get this ticket

 

Texas A&M at SC - First big game of the year.  And the SEC Network kickoff.  Lots of SEC teams breaking in new QBs.  Not sure what to expect of A&M.  Sometimes when your team is basically centered around one player, it hides the fact that the rest of the team could be really good or really bad.  As far as SC, Dylan Thompson replaces Connor Shaw.  I think this is a big loss.  Thompson has had some really good moments but some really terrible one's.  And Shaw was sort of their Superman always coming in to save the day.  I think they'll miss his gumption.

 

Wisconsin vs LSU in Lambeau - how awesome would this game be to go to if you were a fan of either.  You know the tailgating will be out of this world.  Green Bay in late August... I bet the temperature will be perfect to spend all day outside.  Historic football stadium.  And then add on this should just be a good game.  Almost makes me want to buy a plane ticket up there.  

 

FSU vs Okie St - Too bad Okie St isnt supposed to be as good as in years past.  You have to think FSU wins but you never know how teams will play the year after winning the title.

 

Arkansas at Auburn - I dont understand why the SEC plays conference games early and lousy cupcake games later in the year.  Will be interesting to see how Bielema's continues to adapt to the SEC.  Auburn has high hopes and their QB has Heisman hopes.  You have to think they'll win, but dont sleep on the Hogs.  If they play the way Bielema wants, it's the perfect strategy to slow down Auburn.  Run the ball, run the clock, keep it out of Auburn's hands.

 

Penn St vs UCF - I'm really only interested because I'll be able to wake up and turn this game on.  UCF is losing a lot of talent as we all know.  Have to think Penn St rolls.

 

UCLA at UVA - The Hoos are my ACC team just because I've got a bunch of family from the backwoods of Virginia that have a tailgating spot there.  Great town to spend a weekend in.  Never understood why UVA isnt better in football.  Great school, great town, lots of money, great recruiting base... most underachieving school in college football.  Anyways UCLA is supposed to be good.  Brett Hundley coming back for another year at QB.  I'm less interested in him now that we drafted our QB this past year.  But they do have playoff hopes.

 

CSU vs CU - having lived in Denver I always liked this game.  They should play it later in the year though when it could potentially snow.  I never liked it starting off the season.  Pretty much the only game on Friday night so I'll be watching.

 

Miami at Louisville - both teams breaking in new QBs.  I feel like this is the Miami Bowl.  Seems like half of Louisville's roster is from south Florida and obviously so is Miami's.  

 

Ohio St at Navy - I had less interest in this game before Braxton went out.  But now the Ohio St offense could be a little tight and uncoordinated.  And with Navy running and running and running, could keep it close late.

 

Northern Iowa at Iowa - Dont sleep on the Fighting Meesters... I mean Panthers.  They played Iowa and Wisconsin tough two years ago and took down Iowa St last year.