Week 1 can’t make your season. But it can break it. Just ask Stanford and its body clocks.
As we start to eyeball the 2016 season, it’s worth taking a look at the Week 1 matchups. And because it’s the offseason, we’ll rank the games. Because in the offseason, we rank things. Enjoy.
1. USC vs. Alabama in Arlington, Texas, Sept. 3: Was there any doubt this would be the top pick? Whenever the Pac-12 and the SEC get together, it’s a big deal. And whenever you combine two of the nation’s most storied programs, it’s going to attract eyeballs.