Top 5 non-conference games in 2023 College football season

Nov 26, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Caleb Williams (13) rushes for a touchdown in the second half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 10, 2022; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian talks with Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban before the game at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports /

Texas at Alabama (Sept. 9)

Some college football fans might rank this game higher and don’t get me wrong, it’s definitely going to be exciting to see Alabama and Texas do battle again.

Yet, I don’t think Texas is on Alabama’s level. Quinn Ewers will hopefully be able to play the entire game this time around, although Arch Manning will be waiting in the wings.

Alabama has a QB competition ongoing and the Tide will have little time to sort it out before Texas comes calling. Tyler Buchner, a transfer from Notre Dame is in the mix, along with former five-star QB Ty Simpson or last year’s backup Jalen Milroe.

I feel as though Alabama is underrated and while this will probably be the most hyped non-conference game, Texas doesn’t feel like a legit playoff contender to me, which is another reason why this game is lower. The Horns need to prove something first.

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