LOS ANGELES – Kick the hype machine into overdrive because college football is almost here.
As the countdown to kickoff enters single digits, the last preseason polls, previews and predictions are flying out. Cal and Hawaii are already in Australia to start the season Friday. The first full weekend includes four games between two top-25 teams and three marquee matchups in Texas.
UCLA’s opener against Texas A&M will be one of those key games on Labor Day weekend. The Bruins were No. 16 in the preseason AP Top 25 while the Aggies received votes in the poll.