Originally <a href='/showthread.php?p=18764782'>posted</a> on 05/25/2013:

I'm ready for college football to begin and look forward to three opening season beauties. On August 31, the season kicks off with some pretty strong and interesting games.

Georgia @ Clemson
This is what we like...an opening weekend battle that has major national championship implications and two great senior quarterbacks. The Dawgs have Aaron Murray and an SEC schedule about as forgiving as possible, greasing the path to the conference title game. Clemson counters with Tajh Boyd and momentum from beating LSU in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Key early game for both teams to launch a national chase.

LSU vs TCU
Yet another reason why the opening weekend of college football is as important as the last, and why kickoff can't get here quickly enough. The experienced Frogs, especially gritty on defense, will test the mettle of LSU quarterback Zach Mettenberger, whose improvement is paramount in order for the Tigers and their rebuilt defense to hold their place among the national elite.

Boise State @ Washington
How often do you see it? Teams that played a tight, entertaining bowl game...the Broncos won 28-26 in Las Vegas on a late field goal and interception...start off the next year against each other. Well, never. That's why this game makes for an interesting matchup.

**Another early game August 31 is Alabama vs Virginia Tech in Atlanta. With the Tide being a three touchdown favorite...I didn't list it in the top three.