Miami at Boston College: Frank Spaziani is on the hot seat at BC, after a disappointing 4-8 season last year. Boston College has 19 returning starters, tied for fourth most in FBS. Though one of the departures, Luke Kuechly, should be a major one. Perhaps continuity will improve the nation’s 108th ranked offense? The Hurricanes are in a bit of a pickle as well. The Nevin Shapiro scandal derailed what was supposed to be a well-stocked team last year. The team looks to be much leaner this season, and not in a good way.

Al Golden Sweat Level: Manageable. Some opening day jitters, but it should be around 72 degrees at kickoff in Boston. Hopefully, he has found some time to avail himself of a dry cleaner and a proper tailor. Costco fabrics don’t breathe well.

Southern Miss at Nebraska: Southern Miss lost half its starters from last year’s team and is changing schemes with head coach Larry Fedora departing for North Carolina. Nebraska was No. 18 in our preseason Top 25. Watch this one to gauge how Taylor Martinez has improved and whether Nebraska can win without grinding Rex Burkhead down to a nub.

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