It is no surprise that USC has two of the top five games. If you want to be the best you have to play the best and you can't play weak non-conference games and just beat up on your conference. Not only did USC schedule big time programs, but they also play two of the biggest non-conference games of the year on the road. Besides USC, Georgia also did a great job of scheduling by playing Oklahoma State, Georgia Tech, and Arizona State all this year. Georgia undoubtedly has the toughest non-conference schedule in the country. While Georgia and USC have the toughest schedules, let's take a look at the five games that will be the most interesting to watch.
5. Florida State at Florida: This game is up here because the rivalry makes it exciting. As far as the game goes, the Gators are so talented and look virtually unbeatable. TO make matters worse for the Seminoles, this game is at the swamp. There is no way Tim Tebow lets his team fall to Florida State at home.
4. Oregon at Boise State: Boise State shocked the Ducks in Oregon last year and while this game will be played on the blue turf in Idaho, I don't expect the Ducks to lose again. Jeremiah Masoli and LeGarrette Blount are special players that will lead the powerful Oregon offense to a win in Boise. On a side note, the Ducks host USC this year and have the potential to challenge the Trojans for the Pac-10 title.
3. USC at Notre Dame: This is easy, USC is a national contender, Notre Dame isn't. They have history, but the current rosters will decide this game and USC is a lot more talented.
2. USC at Ohio State: I'm sure Terrelle Pryor will play well. Ohio State is at home and talented, but USC is always loaded and prepared for big game. The defense lost a lot, but I'm confident in the Trojans. They always perform in big games and they will beat a team from the overrated Big Ten.
1. Virginia Tech vs. Alabama (Atlanta): Alabama has a great coach and a great defense, but the Hokies always have trick plays and seem to always have something up their sleeves. This game will be close and close games are usually decided by special teams play. Who is better at special teams than Virginia Tech? I'm picking the Hokies in a close one.
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The Notre Dame USC game, came down to the last second. Notre Dame was down 7 with the ball inside the USC 10 with 10 seconds to go. Such an exciting and entertaining game.
oaklandathleticsfan06:25 PM EST