September's most-important nonconference games: None more critical than Texas-Ohio State
For the second year in a row, Bowl Subdivision nonconference play will be defined by Ohio State and Texas.
The most crucial nonconference games in September revolve around Ohio State and Texas, with the matchup in Austin potentially shaping the College Football Playoff field. Other high-stakes games include Oregon taking on Boise State, Clemson facing LSU, Washington State versus Washington, Louisville vs. Ole Miss, Wisconsin versus Notre Dame, Oklahoma versus Michigan, Tennessee against Georgia Tech, and Arkansas hosting Utah.
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