As TV broadcast teams have loved reminding us this year, 2024 is a year of change in college football. If 2024 is the year of change then week 3 is the week that change is hitting the pacific northwest like a classic low-pressure system. Due to realignment, we have seen century old in-state rivalries in both Oregon and Washington that have traditionally been played thanksgiving weekend are both being played this week! In September?!?
Not only are the Ducks and Beavers facing off this week in a very unfamiliar part of the calendar, but our northern neighbors are also playing the Apple Cup 11 weeks prior to when we are used to.