Watch Guide: Week 1

Each week I will put together a guide to enhance your college football weekend. I will list what I think are the 8 best games to watch including kickoff time, TV channel, what to look for, and which team you should root for if you are a Seminole fan. Enjoy.

#4 Baylor at SMU (7:00 on Friday, ESPN)
The Bears are coming in with a lot of hype and after the trouble that their Big 12 counter-part TCU had last night with Minnesota, this could be the first major upset of the season. **
Who to root for and why: SMU, more room in the Playoff.

Virginia at #13 UCLA (3:30, FOX)
Virginia is nowhere near as talented as UCLA, but if you remember back to the beginning of last season, Virginia almost - and probably should've - beat the Bruins. **
Who to root for and why: Virginia, because ACC.

Louisville vs #6 Auburn in Atlanta, GA. (3:30, CBS)
This is a neutral site game and Auburn is my pick to win it all this year. Jeremy Johnson will be tested more than you think. Will Louisville spoil that pick for me in the first week? **
Who to root for and why: Louisville, because ACC that's why.

#15 Arizona State Texas A&M (7:00, ESPN)
ASU is a trending team this year with a lot of returning weapons on offense and we all know Texas A&M has been the most inconsistent team in the nation these last two years. A&M should be covered in young talent this year with their recent recruiting success. ***
Who to root for and why: Doesn't really matter, but I would pick Arizona State because I like them.

Texas at #11 Notre Dame (7:30, NBC)
Both teams are looking to rebound from disappointing seasons in 2014. Notre Dame's offense is by far the better of the two but Texas' defense will present a lot of problems and should keep it close. **
Who to root for and why: Notre Dame. They aren't really in the ACC but they will be playing a lot of teams for the conference, hopefully enhancing our strength of schedule.

#20 Wisconsin vs #2 Alabama in Arlington, TX. (8:00, ABC)
This is the biggest game of the weekend by far, the only top 20 match-up of week 1. Wisconsin would've beaten LSU last season if they didn't fall on their face in the 4th quarter, I can see them giving Alabama a run for their money this year. ****
Who to root for and why: Wisconsin, because upsets are fun.

Mississippi State at Southern Miss (10:00, FOXS1)
I, for one, think that Dak Prescott isn't that great. Southern Miss isn't much of a litmus test (3-9 last season) for the Bulldogs, but it is in the Golden Eagle Nest (?) so this could be a pretty big upset. ***
Who to root for and why: Southern Miss because they're playing an SEC team.

#1 Ohio State at Virginia Tech (8:00 on Monday, ESPN)
Let's get one thing straight, the Hokies are not a good team and Ohio State is a VERY good team. That being said, "Beamer Ball" may still be a thing and it is not easy to go into Blacksburg and get a W for any team, especially when everyone in the media has practically handed you a playoff bid. **
Who to root for and why: Virginia Tech, but don't get your hopes up, because ACC.

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