These match-ups are incredibly rare. Sometimes several decades pass before it happens. A few of the notable ones in history.
Since the AP poll there have been 22 total.
2011 - Alabama vs. LSU
Dubbed "Game of the century"
1977 - Notre Dame vs Texas
"Greatest comeback in Domer history"
1969 - Texas vs. Arkansas
Dubbed "Game of the century"
1969 - OSU vs. Michigan
Dubbed "The ten year war"
1943 - Notre Dame vs Michigan
2024's Texas team has a chance to be part of history. Put me squarely in the "Georgia keeps winning" until Austin category.
Think about the benefits:
Since the AP poll there have been 22 total.
2011 - Alabama vs. LSU
Dubbed "Game of the century"
1977 - Notre Dame vs Texas
"Greatest comeback in Domer history"
1969 - Texas vs. Arkansas
Dubbed "Game of the century"
1969 - OSU vs. Michigan
Dubbed "The ten year war"
1943 - Notre Dame vs Michigan
2024's Texas team has a chance to be part of history. Put me squarely in the "Georgia keeps winning" until Austin category.
Think about the benefits:
- This is why we are college football fans
- So significant it will transcend sports and be discussed everywhere and anywhere
- More celebrities than an LA Laker game or the superbowl
- Matters for an entire season, becomes a benchmark for all other teams
- Austin as epicenter of hype and history
- No other regular season game would resonate more with recruits
- Becomes part of history
