It’s official: college football is back. As are college kickers.
Though Bubba Baxa had extraordinary moments in the game, his missed chip shot was just one of many lowlights that Florida’s victory over Miami had to offer.
While the game was sloppy and the aftermath was inexcusable, the marquee matchup created a buzz around the “first” weekend of the season, and should lay the foundation for similar Week 0 matchups in the future.
Week 0 isn’t a new occurrence. In fact, its roots stem from the early-1980s and a familiar matchup between the reigning National Champions against the eventual runner-ups.