I got an ESPN the mag subscription so I have he insider access which I'll post here for everyone. FSU ranked as the best opening week game with a 70% chance to win.
1. Florida State vs. Ole Miss in Orlando, Florida
Monday, Sept. 5, 8 PM ET on ESPN
Pregame matchup quality: 95.6
There are other games between more prominent programs, but arguably no other Week 1 matchup will impact the College Football Playoff more than this one. The Seminoles are the top team in preseason FPI and the Rebels rank seventh, but given each team's schedule beyond Week 1, the case can be made that this game is a must-win for both. Beyond the playoff implications, this meeting features Heisman contenders Dalvin Cook and Chad Kelly, and could begin to answer the offseason questions surrounding Florida State's quarterback and Ole Miss' defensive depth.
ESPN's Football Power Index gives Florida State a 70 percent chance to
Monday, Sept. 5, 8 PM ET on ESPN
Pregame matchup quality: 95.6
There are other games between more prominent programs, but arguably no other Week 1 matchup will impact the College Football Playoff more than this one. The Seminoles are the top team in preseason FPI and the Rebels rank seventh, but given each team's schedule beyond Week 1, the case can be made that this game is a must-win for both. Beyond the playoff implications, this meeting features Heisman contenders Dalvin Cook and Chad Kelly, and could begin to answer the offseason questions surrounding Florida State's quarterback and Ole Miss' defensive depth.
ESPN's Football Power Index gives Florida State a 70 percent chance to
