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So, while every week I want to see Crabtree and company pwn their opponents, there’s usually some other games that I’m excited about watching. To be honest, I’m just stoked that football is going to be back on TV and I don’t have to settle for basketball (ugh) or stories about Farve.

That said, here’s the games I’m excited about in week 1:

• USC @ UVA - This one will be good for a few reasons. We’ll get to see if UVA can get anywhere near its last season form (where it choked against Tech in the Gator Bowl) without Chris Long. It’ll also be interesting to see how USC’s offense is going to run. They have lots of good running backs, but they haven’t had a bona fide stud since 2005. On top of that, their starting quarterback is not likely to play, meaning probably Mitch Mustain (transfer from Arkansas) is going to play.
• Utah @ Michigan - I’m excited about this only because Utah is usually a strong mid-major team and Michigan lost their season opener last year to Appalachian State. Utah is way better than App St. Lol, Michigan.
• Illinois @ Mizzou - It’s the only matchup I saw of two top 25 teams, and I hate Mizzou. Ron Zook has done a lot of good things for the Illini, and I’m hoping he adds a dead Chase Daniel to his belt. Zook ‘Em!
• Tennessee @ UCLA - This is only exciting because it happens on a Monday night. If MNF is on (I haven’t look at a schedule, I’m not that into the NFL), I’ll watch that over this matchup. Pac-10 teams not named USC don’t compete well against the SEC.