College football season is inching closer and closer each day, as more and more preseason rankings are being unveiled. In the latest installment, Athlon Sports has ranked the top 25 nonconference games of the year, and the list has plenty of local flavor. Here's a look at a few of the nonconference games with local ties.
1. LSU at Texas
Athlon: "The 'Texas is Back' punchline doesn't seem so funny after the way Longhorns finished the 2018 season. Head coach Tom Herman thinks his team is close to being a major player once again.