While media days don’t begin until July, Memorial Day is — for many college football fans — the first time to really dig into the season ahead. The time to grab a preview magazine, head to the beach, and (with a drink in hand) start breaking down the strengths and weaknesses of your favorite team and its opponents.
And with Memorial Day on its way this weekend, it’s never too early to look ahead to the games which could play a pivotal role in deciding next year’s conference champions, which in turn will help decide next year’s College Football Playoff participants.