College football kicks off with some ranked matchups
Source: USA Today Posted By: Bailey C...5320 days ago
College football starts Thursday night with No. 14 Oregon at No. 16 Boise State and the most games (four) on the opening weekend between ranked teams in the last decade. Last year there was one. There has not been more than two games between teams ranked in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll to open the season in 10 years.
Why the windfall this fall? "It's smart for everyone involved in the business of college football," ESPN analyst Ed Cunningham says. "Athletic directors got this early since they're....