Getty ImagesWe’re two months into the 2013 offseason, but if you’re already itching for some college football, allow us to whet your appetite. Before promptly reminding you that we’re still a good 176 days away – assuming my remedial math is correct — from kicking off, that is.
Anyway, ESPN announced the kickoff times for five opening weekend games this season, including the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Alabama and Virginia Tech, and the Cowboys Classic between LSU and TCU.
Thursday, Aug. 29 will feature two games: North Carolina at South Carolina at 6 p.m. ET, followed by Ole Miss at Vanderbilt at 9:15 p.m. ET. North Carolina did not go bowling this past season because of sanctions while South Carolina went 11-2 with an Outback Bowl win over Michigan. Ole Miss and Vanderbilt are two of the SEC’s up-and-coming programs.
Two days later on Saturday, Aug. 31, Virginia Tech and Alabama will play in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta. The Tide, obviously, is coming off a BCS national championship and Tech a Russell Athletic Bowl win over Rutgers. Georgia will head to Clemson to renew an old rivalry, and TCU will face LSU in the Cowboys Classic at Cowboys Stadium in Dallas.
So set yer DVRs. Or something.
Thursday, Aug. 29
6 p.m. – North Carolina at South Carolina
9:15 p.m. — Ole Miss at Vanderbilt
Saturday, Aug. 31
5:30 p.m. – Virginia Tech vs. Alabama (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game, Atlanta)
8 p.m. – Georgia at Clemson
9 p.m. – TCU vs. LSU (Cowboys Classic, Dallas)
Man, can’t wait! Thats a nice slate of games to start the season! And there are some other gems that first weekend not listed here.
Ready for some football!!!
“Ole Miss and Vanderbilt are two of the SEC’s up-and-coming programs.”
Yeah, those Commodores strike fear in teams. They’ve been up and coming for 10 years now.
We are in for a sandusky of a time!
sanduskyshowerboy
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What about the Aug. 31 game between Oklahoma State and Mississippi State???? Looking forward to watching the Cowboys TORCH that weak SEC team!!!!
Holy Smokes!!! LSU is leaving the state of Louisiana for a non-conference game.
2009: LSU @ Washington
2010: LSU vs North Carolina @ ATL
2011 LSU vs Oregon @ Dallas
2011 LSU @ West Virginia
Yes, genius, LSU is finally leaving the State for a non-conference game.
Georgia at Clemson is gonna be HUGE!