Although the college football season of 2019 is several months away, fans, players, and coaches are already eagerly anticipating some of the most exciting nonconference matchups scheduled. ESPN has compiled a list of highly anticipated games featuring renewed rivalries with potential implications on the College Football Playoff.
One of the most anticipated games will be the showdown between Georgia and Notre Dame in Week 4. After Notre Dame’s defeat by Clemson in the College Football Playoff semi-finals, Georgia players took to Twitter to express their opinions. This game is expected to feature two top-five teams and marks Notre Dame’s first visit to Georgia.
Another highly anticipated game is the matchup between Texas and LSU, both teams coming off strong performances in bowl games. With returning impressive quarterbacks, this game promises to be intense. Although LSU has lost key defensive players, they still pose a challenge to Texas in the upcoming season.
On October 26, 2019, Notre Dame will face off against Michigan in a highly anticipated game. This matchup is strategically placed in both teams’ challenging schedules. Notre Dame will have already played USC and Georgia, while Michigan would have traveled to Penn State and Wisconsin. If both teams remain undefeated, they could potentially be among the top five teams of the 2019 season.
