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Week 0 gave college football fans an Irish flavored taste of how this season might go. Florida State, the only ranked team to play so far, was upset by fellow ACC opponent Georgia Tech in Dublin to kick off the season.
Meanwhile, heavy favorite SMU nearly got taken down by a Nevada squad that went 4-20 the past two seasons, while Montana State defeated New Mexico and Hawaii needed a strong second half to put away a Delaware State squad they were favored to beat by 40.
If that isn’t enough to get you ramped up for Week 1, the slate of games between August 29 and September 1 is all one could ask for.
We got Clemson and Georgia squaring off in a battle of two top 15 teams, a heated rivalry down in the swamp, a true road game for Notre Dame, and many many other exciting matchups.
Below is a look at the five must watch games taking place in Week 1, starting with the big battle in Atlanta:
1
Clemson Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs
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When: Saturday, August 31 at 12:00 PM ET
Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
How to Watch: ABC
Top ranked Georgia opens up the season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium against Dabo Swinney and the Clemson Tigers, who are No. 14 in the AP Poll.
The Bulldogs will look to defend their national championship against an ACC powerhouse, while Clemson hopes to prove they still belong with the big boys. This could be one of the best games of the entire season and we get it before the calendar flips to September.
2
USC Trojans at LSU Tigers
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When: Sunday, September 1 at 7:30 PM ET
Where: Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, NV)
How to Watch: ABC
One of three Week 1 matchups between ranked teams, LSU and USC agreed to meet in the desert of Las Vegas in what should be a tightly contested matchups.
The Tigers and Trojans rostered the past two Heisman Trophy winners, and how coach Lincoln Riley and Brian Kelly adjust to new personnel, especially in such an early marquee matchup, will make this must watch tv late on Sunday evening.
3
Notre Dame at Texas A&M
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When: Saturday, August 31 at 7:30 PM ET
Where: Kyle Field (College Station, TX)
How to Watch: ABC
No. 7 Notre Dame heads on the road to face No. 20 Texas A&M in College Station, a fantastic early season test for Marcus Freeman and the Irish. The Aggies will look to challenge for a spot in the newly expanded CFP, a much easier task despite competing against Georgia, Alabama, and the rest of the SEC.
4
Miami Hurricanes at Florida Gators
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When: Saturday, August 31 at 3:30 PM ET
Where: Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (Gainesville, FL)
How to Watch: ABC
A massive in-state non-conference rivalry between two powerhouse programs in August? Yes please. Mario Cristobal has been on the precipice of breaking through with this ‘Canes program, can an early season win over the Florida Gators give them the momentum needed to win the ACC and challenge for a national title?
For Florida, Billy Napier has arguably the toughest schedule in college football. Can they get an early upset win to boost their stock?
5
Fresno State at Michigan
Syndication: Detroit Free Press
When: Saturday, August 31 at 7:30 PM ET
Where: Michigan Stadium (Ann Arbor, MI)
How to Watch: NBC
Both Fresno State and Michigan head into the season with new coaches following Jeff Tedford’s retirement last month for the Bulldogs.
Can Sherrone Moore keep the momentum going with the Wolverines? They should take care of Fresno State, but this Bulldogs team is no pushover either – making this a must watch game for Big Ten fans wanting to know what this Wolverines club is made of.
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