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Technically the college football season is already underway, with a spattering of teams getting an early start last Saturday during the somewhat awkwardly titled Week 0. Week 1 gets an early start with a fair number of Thursday and Friday contests in the books.
But this is the first full weekend of the campaign, with multiple games available throughout the day. Once again, we’re here to help you prioritize your viewing options.
Standard disclaimer: this is simply a ranking of what we think will be the best contests, based on national interest, championship impact and entertainment potential. As always, there are sure to be surprising developments in games not listed here, so keep one eye on the scoreboard and one hand on the remote to keep up with all the exciting plays and fantastic finishes.
With all that out of the way, here are the five must-see games for Week 1:
No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 14 Clemson in Atlanta
Time/TV: Saturday, noon ET, ABC.
Why watch: The first of three Top 25 matchups on opening weekend is the clear headliner of the bunch. The preseason No. 1 team hasn’t dropped its season opener since Miami (Fla.) lost a road date at Brigham Young in its 1990 debut, a streak the Bulldogs hope will continue and Clemson looks to snap. The game features a pair of playoff regulars from the four-team era, although both were absent from the quartet last season. Georgia came a lot closer, coming up short in the SEC title game, while the Tigers were eliminated from the picture early and hope to avoid that same fate in 2024. Points could be at a premium in this one despite both teams having incumbent quarterbacks in place. Georgia’s Carson Beck must get on the same page with a number of new pass catchers, while the Clemson’s Cade Klubnik and his group need to improve in their explosive plays. The defense figures to be…
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Publish date : 2024-08-30 11:03:40
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