What We Are Watching

Smith Family Tradition has always been to celebrate the opening day of college football. How do we do that? Well, I am glad that you have asked. Each year, a tailgate party is thrown on the yard where we grill out, play games, and watch football out in the yard. Two TVs are set up, and constantly have football on at all times. Yes, we bring the TVs outside.

This year is different. Without a game being played in Ireland to start the morning off right. We must wait until College Gameday comes on before we have anything to watch. That does not mean that we won't be out bright and early, no. You can be sure that even before the sun comes up, there will be a commotion in the yard that can only mean one thing: It's football season.

Let's take a look at what will be on for our viewing pleasure.

9:00

 

College GameDay

 

No Saturday is complete without a visit from our good buddies Reece, Kirk, and Coach. GameDay is a tradition with many people, and we are the same. For three hours while the meats are cooking, we will be welcoming back our old friends for another season.

 

 

12:00-3:00

 

Kent State at #5 Clemson (Main Screen)

Akron at #6 Penn State (Side Screen)

 

There's not much happening in the first block of football, but this viewing will show last year's champion and also one of last year's contenders opening their seasons at home. One might catch us flipping to Maryland at #23 Texas to check out the Longhorn's new coach,

 

 

3:30-8:00

 

Kentucky at Southern Miss (Main Screen)

#11 Michigan vs #17 Florida/Temple at Notre Dame (Side Screen)

 

In the second part of the day, we'll be watching our Wildcats as they travel to Hattiesburg looking to avenge their loss from a season ago. On the side screen, we hope to be alternating between the Michigan/Florida game and also Temple/Notre Dame.

 

 

8:00-?

 

#3 Florida State vs #1 Alabama

 

The weather has been getting cooler of late, so at this time, we'll likely move inside. Who wouldn't want to watch this game? Two of the Top 3 teams squaring off, on a neutral field, the first week of the season? Count us in!

 

 

As with everything, this schedule is subject to change. Best of luck to your teams, and enjoy this first weekend. Come back later and see who we think will win each of the matchups this week. But in the mean time, who are you watching today? How are you watching them? We would love to hear from you. Have a safe opening weekend!