College football

2024 - 8 - 30

Touchdowns, Avocados, and Comebacks: The Wild World of College Football!

Avocados from Mexico - Cam Rising - Clemson - College Football - Georgia - NCAA - Notre Dame - SEC - Texas A&M

Get ready for an action-packed college football weekend filled with stellar comebacks, avocado-themed promotions, and expert predictions!

As college football kicks off, excitement fills the air for Week One of Missouri football, and fans can expect a thrilling season ahead. Our eyes are currently on three fascinating aspects: the electric matchups taking place, under-the-radar players to watch, and the broader buzz in the SEC and national league. The Tigers are set to take the field, and with new talent emerging, plus returning players eager to make their mark, it’s the perfect time for a gridiron glory showdown!

In a related comeback story, Utah's quarterback Cam Rising is prepared to dazzle fans after a knee injury kept him benched last season. Having previously led Utah to back-to-back Pac-12 championships, his return has everyone buzzing with anticipation. Can he reclaim his spot as a star quarterback and lead his team back to glory? We can’t wait to see if he shines like the avocados benefitting from an exciting partnership with the College Football Playoff this fall! Talk about a game-winning promotion: retailers will delight fans with avocado displays and eye-catching shopper incentives as they aim to complement their game snacks.

On the prediction front for Week 1, experts are placing their bets on three significant showdowns alongside a cascade of thrilling matchups across the Top 25. Notably, Clemson is looking to bounce back from their worst season under Dabo Swinney since 2011. The Tigers may feel the heat from critics, so a victory could be critical in restoring faith in their championship potential. Meanwhile, fans can catch over 900 college football games streamed on ESPN+, spanning 20 unique conferences—all the action is just a click away!

As we delve deeper into the season, savvy wagers and predictions between games will heat up just as much interest as they did for the White Sox this summer—missing the mark, but ready to take on college football fever. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for standout plays; Travis Hunter’s stunning touchdown catch could well be the highlight from Week 1 as he showcases his skills against North Dakota State. It’s certainly shaping up to be an unforgettable inaugural weekend for college football!

Did you know that the College Football Playoff has significantly impacted viewership and ad revenue with its avocado partnership? They received immense praise last year for their quirky promotional strategies. And let’s not forget, the 2024 football season is right around the corner, with opening day set for August 24, guaranteeing even more thrilling matchups to come!

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3x3: Week One Missouri Football, SEC, and National College ... (Rock M Nation)

I'll take a gander at three interesting things each in the Mizzou matchup, in the SEC, and around the nation. I'll try to hit some under-the-rader things too ...

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College football Week 1 preview: Big names coming back from ... (ESPN Australia)

Utah quarterback Cam Rising is coming off of a knee injury that sidelined him last season, but don't forget he led Utah to back-to-back Pac-12 championships.

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Avocados From Mexico, College Football Playoff partnership returns (The Packer)

Retailers can expect bright new displays, shopper incentives and giveaways to encourage shoppers to add avocados to their shopping carts this fall.

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Week 1 college football predictions: Our expert picks for every Top ... (USA TODAY College)

The opening weekend of college football season has three major showdowns and other big matchups. Our experts make their picks for every Top 25 game.

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2024 College Football Watch Guide - Week 1 (Black Heart Gold Pants)

Imagine going undefeated in a season and winning your conference championship, a Power 5 conference mind you, only to be left out in favor of a one loss team ...

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These 5 Week 1 college football games will have a season-long ... (NCAA.com)

Clemson is coming off its worst season under Dabo Swinney since 2011. Faith in the former national championship head coach is waning, but a win over the ...

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ESPN+ to Stream More than 900 College Football Games This Fall (ESPN Press Room)

20 conferences live on the No. 1 sports streaming services · Aflac Kickoff Game: No. 14 Clemson vs. No. 1 Georgia – · 7 Notre Dame at No. 20 Texas A&M – · 19 Miami ...

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College football schedule: When does the 2024 college football ... (NCAA.com)

Here's everything you need to know for the start of the 2024 college football season. The first games are scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24.

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College football degeneracy corner, Week 1 (Backing The Pack)

After spending the summer betting against the White Sox—sadly not as lucrative as one might hope—it is time to turn my attention fully to college football ...

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Complete college football television schedule for the 2024 season (USA TODAY)

Most Saturday games on ABC, CBS, FOX, FS1, NBC and ESPN's networks post-Week 3 are announced between two weeks and six days in advance, so game times and TV ...

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Best photos from Week 1 of college football season (USA TODAY)

Colorado's Travis Hunter catches a touchdown against North Dakota State. Ron Chenoy, USA TODAY Sports. UCF running back RJ Harvey (7) avoids a tackle by New ...

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Magnolia State Roundup: Finally, college football returns to ... (Dailyleader)

The Delta State Statesmen open the 2024 football season on Thursday with a trip to face Mars Hill University in North Carolina.

The Sooner Dojo Series - College Football Edition (Every Friday ... (The Oklahoma Daily)

ANNOUNCING THE SOONER DOJO SERIES - FALL 2024 COLLEGE FOOTBALL EDITION!!Every Friday of an OU Football home game weekend we are hosting a pay to enter fan ...

As college football season starts, bipartisan pair of Ohio lawmakers ... (Marietta Times)

This Saturday, Ohio State kicks off its college football season against the University of Akron. And whether you're rooting for the Buckeyes or the Zips, ...

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College football picks, schedule: Predictions against the spread ... (CBSSports.com)

A closer look at the top Friday games that will help kick off Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

The college football season kicks off with several changes (Delaware First Media)

It's time for college football, and this year it's going to be quite different. Colleges have switched conferences and the playoffs are expanding from four ...

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How the 12-team College Football Playoff will work: Teams ... (NCAA.com)

The new 12-team College Football Playoff field will include the five highest-ranked conference champions, which will receive automatic bids. The seven highest- ...

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Kent State football | 5 preseason camp takeaways entering 2024 ... (Massillon Independent)

Kent State kicks off the 2024 NCAA football season Saturday at Pitt. Here are five preseason camp takeaways entering the opener.

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College football Week 1 preview: Top 5 games to kick off a loaded ... (FOXSports.com)

FOX Sports' Laken Litman lists the top college football games to watch this weekend, highlighted by a Big Ten vs. Big 12 showdown.

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Football Parlay Fridays: Making a round robin with five college ... (The Athletic)

Austin Mock debuts a new column where he picks a weekly parlay. This week's picks are all underdogs in college football Week 1.

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College Football Week 1 — Predictions against spread, daily fantasy ... (Tomahawk Nation)

My co-host Chris Tyndall and I also talk Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) for the weekend ahead, which gives us a chance to look at the matchups and players that ...

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Understanding College Football and Being Drafted by the NFL ... (russellstreetreport.com)

Learn how college football success, academic discipline, and preparation can improve a player's chances of getting drafted into the NFL.

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College football Week 1 preview: Notre Dame-A&M, Clemson ... (ESPN Australia)

College football hits high gear with Notre Dame-Texas A&M, Clemson-Georgia, Miami-Florida and lots more.

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College football games you can't miss from Week 1 schedule start ... (USA TODAY College)

There's no shortage of significant games in Week 1 of the college football season. But these five should get the most attention.

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