As Vanderbilt fans are all too aware, there’s a lot of better football to watch on your Saturday. As usual, I’ve got some suggestions on games to keep an eye on throughout the day(s). It’s week one, so it’s a pretty easy call, but someone’s gotta do it!

THURSDAY

The only Thursday night game that stands a chance of being competitive. Granted, it’s going to be competitive in the way the Vanderbilt-MTSU game is competitive, but at least you’re not going to be bored watching a 1-AA team get their heads kicked in.

Backup Choice: Wake Forest (-6.