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5 matchups that could decide big Week 1 games

USA TODAY Sports' George Schroeder offers up the five games you can't miss in Week 1 of the college football season. USA TODAY Sports

The opening Saturday of the college football season bring some significant matchups that could have an impact on the College Football Playoff.

Here's a look at five of them and what will be the decisive factor in determining a winner:

Wisconsin offensive line vs. Alabama defensive line

Wisconsin runs the football. Alabama stops the run. These two forces will collide when the Badgers and Crimson Tide meet up in Arlington, Texas.