A lot of people are touting the Week 1 top-10 showdown as a battle between the SEC and Pac-12. Some are saying the winner immediately gets a leg up in the battle for College Football Playoff position. There’s no consensus on which team will leave Mercedes-Benz Stadium with a win.
The reality is this: It’s a very big game and a victory will be huge for either team. But there’s still a lot of college football to be played after Sept. 1 for the winner and loser.
So sit back and enjoy this great Week 1 game that the college football gods have provided: Auburn vs.