Must-see games in college football this season
A top-five matchup — Ohio State vs. Notre Dame — grabs the nation's attention on the first Saturday night of the schedule.
August 30, 2022 at 4:40AM
Matchups that should be appointment viewing
Notre Dame at Ohio State, Sept. 3: A matchup of two top-five teams in Week 1? Yes, please. Two teams with playoff aspirations.
Alabama at Texas, Sept. 10: Pundits predicting big improvement for Longhorns. 'Bama presents the ultimate measuring stick.
Texas A&M at Alabama, Oct. 8: Remember when Jimbo Fisher called Nick Saban a narcissist in a scorched earth tirade about his former boss this spring? Circle this date.
Baylor at Oklahoma, Nov. 5: The two best in the Big 12 clash in a matchup of preseason Top-10 teams. Both are coached by defensive head coaches, Brent Venables and Dave Aranda.
Utah at Oregon, Nov. 19: The Utes played in the Rose Bowl last season and now have sights on a playoff berth. This figures to be toughest obstacle in their path.
Michigan at Ohio State, Nov. 26: Jim Harbaugh finally broke his losing streak to the Buckeyes. Can he make it two in a row?
Two offensive linemen from Lakeville, Bryce Benhart and Riley Mahlman, are standouts for Big Ten rivals of Minnesota.
