There’s nothing like a clash on the gridiron between rival colleges in the heat of a national championship chase. These five games exemplify the reasons we tune in to NCAA football: Ohio State at Oklahoma, Sept. 17 Both teams are capable of reaching the College Football Playoff, but the road will be a lot tougher after an early season loss. Urban Meyer and Bob Stoops will be across the field from each other for the first time since the 2009 BCS Championship, while J.T. Barrett and Baker Mayfield could combine for the most entertaining quarterback duel of the season. Stanford at Notre Dame, Oct. 15 The Irish could have been in last year’s playoff, if not for Stanford’s game-winning field goal with no time left. One year earlier in South Bend, Notre Dame scored the game-winning touchdown with just over a minute remaining. Heisman runner-up Christian McCaffrey could steal the show in another classic. Clemson at Florida State, Oct. 29 For the past five seasons, either the Tigers and Seminoles have claimed the ACC title. Expect that streak to continue again, with each national title contender possessing the talent to go undefeated. While Clemson will be carried by quarterback Deshaun…
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