Every game counts for a single result, but the impact of a particular matchup can undeniably be more important.
That reality will be very apparent in Week 5.
Saturday afternoon, Alabama hosts Georgia in a battle of SEC superpowers. Beyond the helmet clash, however, the league contest doubles as a showdown of premier Heisman Trophy contenders Jalen Milroe and Carson Beck, the quarterbacks at Bama and UGA.
When the Heisman Trophy presentation nears, there will be plenty of talk about "signature moments" on a player's resume. This is the kind of contest that can produce that performance.