With blockbuster clashes featuring Oklahoma–Ohio State and Alabama–USC slated for this season, college football’s schedulers are a long way from done working their magic.
Here’s a look at ten future match-ups worth putting on your calendar.
2017
When: Sept. 2
Where: Atlanta, Ga.
Alabama has a 2-1-1 all-time advantage vs. Florida State. The two first met in 1965 and last clashed in 2007, a game the Seminoles won 21-14 in Jacksonville.
2018
When: Sept. 22
Where: Norman, Okla.
Army and Oklahoma have only played on three occasions, most recently in 1961 when the Sooners edged the Black Knights 14-8 in the Bronx. Their first meeting, and Army’s only win, came on Sept. 28 1946, a game the Knights won 21-7 at West Point. Oklahoma finished that season 8-3, ranked No. 14 in the final AP poll while Army went 9-0-1 and captured the last of its five national titles.
2018 & 2019
When: Sept. 15, 2018 & Sept. 21, 2019
Where: 2018-Ft. Worth, Texas & 2019-Columbus, Ohio.
TCU and Ohio State haven’t squared off since 1973 when the Buckeyes triumphed 37-3 in their Horseshoe. Ohio State owns the all-time series advantage 4-1-1, the Horned Frogs’ only win coming via an 18-14 decision in 1957. The two have never met outside of Columbus, Ohio.
2019
When: Aug. 31
Where: Arlington, Texas
A rematch of the 2011 BCS Championship game in Glendale, Ariz. when Auburn edged Oregon 22-19. This was also the only time the Tigers and Ducks have ever met on a football field.
2019 & 2020
When: Sept. 7, 2019 & Sept. 12, 2020
Where: 2019-Tallahasse, Fla. & 2020-Boise, Idaho
In what’s a bold scheduling move for both programs, Boise State and Florida State have never met on the gridiron. This series is a glimpse into what the CFB Playoff would look like with eight teams.
When: Sept. 7, 2019 & Sept. 12, 2020
Where: 2019-Austin, Texas & 2020-Baton Rouge, La.
The first regular-season meeting since 1954, Texas and LSU most recently played in the 1963 and 2003 Cotton Bowls. The Longhorns hold the all-time advantage 8-6-1 and have won six of the last eight.
2020
When: Sept. 5
Where: Houston, Texas
These two up-and-comers have only met once previously, in 1975 when Baylor traveled to Oxford and knocked off the Rebels 20-10 in the season opener. The Bears went on to a 3-6-2 record that year while Ole Miss went 6-5.
2020 & 2021
When: Sept. 26, 2020 & Sept. 18, 2021
Where: 2020-East Lansing, Mich. & 2021-Miami Gardens, Fla.
Michigan State and Miami first met in 1945 and have played only four times. The most recent clash came in 1989, a 26-20 Miami win in East Lansing. The Spartans have never beaten the Hurricanes in football.
2021 & 2022
When: Sept. 18, 2021 & Sept. 17, 2022
Where: 2021-Norman, Okla. & 2022-Lincoln, Neb.
After what will be an 11-year hiatus, these two long-time rivals renew their vows of detestation in 2021. This series dates all the way back to 1912, the two have met 86 times and Oklahoma owns a 45-38-3 advantage. The Sooners and Huskers last clashed in the 2010 Big 12 title game, a 23-20 win for Oklahoma.
2022 & 2023
When: Sept. 10, 2022 & Sept. 2, 2023
Where: 2022-Ann Arbor, Mich. & 2023-Los Angeles, Calif.
Two legitimate CFB Playoff contenders with fiery coaches, UCLA and Michigan haven’t squared off since 2000 when the Wolverines traveled to L.A. and got zapped 23-20. Michigan holds the all-time series lead 8-3 which includes two bowl match-ups; the 1983 Rose (UCLA won 24-14) and the 1981 Bluebonnet (Michigan won 33-14).
Historical data courtesy of College Football Data Warehouse.
Not sure how Army vs Oklahoma got in here, all the others are spot on.
Yeah that one is a cupcake game for OK
It is definitely a unique matchup, but not exciting at all.
Gators-Miami in 2019 – Orlando!
The NU v OU series is not based on detestation. It’s one of mutual respect and shared tradition.
How is UGA-Notre Dame not on this list but Army-Oklahoma is? Can’t wait to go to South Bend my senior year.
Having Army-OU up there is like having UGA-Yale up there if they played because the last time those two faced off, it was historical/both teams didn’t suck, despite it being many years ago in a whole different era of football.
It’s not a Top 10 list.
Uhhh…..no Georgia vs Notre Dame, but Army vs Oklahoma makes the list? That is comical.
If Army vs Oklahoma excites you then Ohio State vs Florida Atlantic must have you salivating
It’s not a top 10 list.
I would argue that Washington vs. Michigan in 2020-2021 should be added. 6 years of preparation for Chris Petersen @’Washington vs. Jimm Harbaugh should be a top ten matchup.
Even WVU – Tennessee in 2018 is more interesting than OU – Army.
What about Marshall vs. Boise St. in 2019 & 2020 ? Gonna be a hell of a match up both years.
How about OU vs Ohio State 2016/2017?
UCLA & Michigan – “Two legitimate CFB Playoff contenders”……I almost sharted at that one.
Army vs OU is nothing to look forward too…Army is cannon fodder for OU
How about Miami-LSU in 2018
How about the Arkansas-Michigan home-and-home in 2018-2019?
Bielema returns to Big Ten country early in Sept. 2018. Looking forward to my first trip to the Big House! Whooooo-Pig—-Sooooie!
If Bielema can last that long.
No Baylor vs Utah and Baylor vs BYU
Should replace OU-Army with OU-Ohio State (2016-2017) or OU-LSU
How about eastern Michigan vs army in the boob bowl
what about Nebraska-Oregon in 2016 and 2017?
Read my previous comments.
Michigan has nonconference series with oklahoma, texas, viriginia tech, arkansas and washington as well as a season opener in 2017 against Florida in JerryWorld at Arlington. Going to be so much fun watching Michigan football