It is almost September and "football season" is about to kickoff. But before the NFL pigskins are kicked off, September 1st marks the beginning of the college football season.
Here are some of the marquee matchups that fans can look forward to this weekend:
Georgia Tech at Notre Dame
- Last season GA Tech lost 14-10 to the Irish at home and now must travel to South Bend to avenge the loss. Despite the departures of Calvin Johnson and Reggie Ball, the Yellow Jackets should challenge for the ACC crown in 07' and will face only one tough opponent on the road this year (October 13th at Miami).
Oklahoma St. at Georgia
- High powered offense vs. a stout defense is the matchup here. Oklahoma State features speedy QB Bobby Reid, one of college football's best receivers Adarius Bowman, and RB Dantrell Savage. This is an interesting week one, non-conference game in early September between contrasting styles and SEC and Big 12 teams.
Tennessee at California
- This is easily the best game of the week with both teams ranked in the preseason top 25. Cal got thrashed a year ago in Knoxville in the first game of the two game series and hope to turn the tables behind standouts WR Desean Jackson and QB Nate Longshore. The winner will begin their season on a high note and both could make serious pushes for SEC and Pac-10 titles and BCS berths.
Florida State at Clemson
- The Seminoles will hope to rebound from a sub-par 7-6 season in 06' when they begin their season on Labor Day. The Tigers and the Noles' will compete in the "Bowden Bowl" to open their seasons, as father, Bobby, goes against son Tommy Bowden. Last year the son had the upper hand with a 27-20 road victory at FSU.
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