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Best College Football Matchups 2017 

Top Non-Conference Games

#1 Florida State vs. Alabama
Two teams that have a high probability of being in the playoffs. 

#2 Oklahoma at Ohio State
Two teams that have a shot at the playoff. 


#3 Auburn at Clemson
Chance for Auburn or Clemson to prove they are playoff worthy. 


#4 Michigan vs. Florida
Two big time programs meet up in Dallas. 


#5 NC State at South Carolina
Two under the radar programs that could be top 20 by seasons end. 


#6 Florida State at Florida
Big end of the year matchup with two teams that should be playing in conference title games. 


#7 Texas at USC
A lot of intrigue with Texas. 


#8 UCLA at Memphis
Remember when Ole Miss went to Memphis? 


#9 Georgia at Notre Dame
A chance for Notre Dame to redeem themselves after 2016. 


#10 West Virginia vs. Virginia Tech
Two teams that feel they can contend for a conference title. 


#11 LSU vs. BYU
BYU has a chance to make some noise early


#12 Colorado St vs. Colorado
Colorado State has a chance to hit double digit wins if they win this game. 


#13 Vanderbilt at MTSU
​SEC program traveling to a CUSA opponent who could beat them, big game. 


#14 Houston at UTSA
Two Texas teams that have a lot to prove this season. 


#15 Cincinnati at Miami OH
Miami Ohio has a good  chance to end the 11 game losing streak to UC. 
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#16 Coastal Carolina at UAB
Two new programs to FBS.

Top Conference Games 

#1 Alabama at Auburn
IRON BOWL. Playoff implications. 

#2 Penn State at Ohio State
Ohio State seeking revenge on the reigning Big Ten Champs. 

#3 Oklahoma at Oklahoma State
We could see a rematch in the Big 12 title game.

#4 Washington State at Washington
Washington State would love to end Wahsington's playoff hopes. 

#5 NC State at Florida State
NC State could sit a top the Atlantic with a win here. 

#6 Ohio State at Michigan
This rivalry is finally back. 

#7 Florida vs. Georgia
Will likely decide the SEC East. 

#8 Middle Tennessee State at Western Kentucky
Biggest non-power five matchup. CUSA East title on the line. 

#9 UCLA at USC
UCLA is the toughest conference test for the Trojans. 

#10 Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech
One of the key games to decide the Coastal. 

#11 Memphis at Houston
Huge game in the AAC West. 

#12 Northwestern at Wisconsin
Will be the toughest division test for the Badgers. 

#13 Colorado State at Wyoming
Winner likely lands in the MWC final.

#14 Louisiana Tech at Western Kentucky
Could see this matchup in the CUSA Championship game. 

#15 Toledo at Ohio
Two prime MAC programs collide. 

#16 App State at Georgia State
App State's toughest conference road game. 


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