.RJ Youthful.FOX Athletics National University Football Analyst.The countdown to the 2024 college football time is actually on.It's been a lengthy offseason, one that I've devoted analysis and also studying lineups, transmission portal additions and also attrition, 2024 recruiting courses, changes in coaches, changes in philosophy, adjustments in athletic department management, stamina of routine, superstar gamers, as well as gamers I expect will certainly come to be somebody through period's point. I represented every one of those information when placing all 134 programs in the Football Class, which you can easily check out here.In doing this, it became clear to me that there are several non-conference video games that will definitely possess a large impact on my supreme 134 rankings. In fact, there is even a non-conference face-off taking place in November between 2 plans ranked in the best 16 of my rankings, which must possess significant College Soccer Playoff ramifications as well. [Connected: 2024 college football ranks: RJ Youthful's Ultimate 134] Keeping that, right here is an examine five non-conference games on this year's college football schedule that I believe will impact my ranks and ultimately mold the CFP. Permit's calculate down from 5-to-1: Chip Saban wouldn't sweat Wisconsin. Kalen DeBoer might if he heads in to Alabama's bye full week along with a loss in advance of throwing UGA. That's what is at concern right here. Alabama will certainly enter Camp Randall as the beloved, giving the Badgers the one-of-a-kind chance of making a distressed succeed that matters at home.All eyes will be on Tyler Truck Dyke, that is all about the gunslinging, sky raiding, high-octane missile strikes that Phil Longo's injustice pays for. He figures to be the shoo-in at quarterback for Wisconsin. Truck Dyke is actually an experienced starter who has actually masqueraded 2,700 gardens as well as 19 TDs in pair of out of the last 3 years. When he gets on, he is among the most effective in the sporting activity along with 11 300-yard passing efficiencies in 30 video games, featuring one for 497 in 2021. He is actually additionally obtained seven activities along with numerous picks.Defensively, Seeker Wohler is the greatest container safety and security in the sporting activity. I think Wohler might be elevated to the Cooper DeJean area as the greatest defensive back folks will need to speak on their own right into come NFL Draught period. In 2015, Wohler posted 120 confronts-- the absolute most through a Large Ten DB-- as well as ended up being the first Significant 10 DB along with 110 or additional tackles, pair of or even more INTs and a sack considering that safety Jordan Kovacs notched 116, a sack and 2 INTs at Michigan in 2010. He is actually the first Badger to conduct that feat considering that Reggie Holt in 1991. Along with a major activity against a QB that has been actually recognized to throw the reception to the other staff-- Jalen Milroe, yes, I'm speaking about you-- as well as without a prevalent wideout for the second year straight, there's every reason to feel the Badgers may really really want Bama. Wisconsin ends up being a CFP opponent and also a startup to make the Large Ten title activity along with a win.Given the Noles and also Battling Irish are actually each likely to be a component of the CFP talk, a great deal will need to go inappropriate for this video game certainly not to matter.However, each program will certainly start a brand-new QB under center this season, along with Riley Leonard at ND and DJ Uiagalelei at FSU. Despite each possessing starting expertise at Fight it out and Clemson, respectively, there are actually concerns that need to be actually answered for both as players that may lead their systems to a nationwide headline proposal. For Leonard, there's the chance that whatever very lotion plan Mike Denbrock try in Jayden Daniels' branch in 2015 will help the past Battle each other QB this year. After a primarily medium profession, Daniels became Captain America in purple and gold, leading LSU to a 10-win time while directing an outburst that was actually the best racking up device in the country and taking home the course's second Heisman in four years. While there are accident concerns for Leonard, that is going over of a second ankle surgical procedure just before taking a snap ND, he has actually shown the ability to run an injustice that carried out not have the tools on call to him that he has in South Bend. Still, the ACC's second-ranked all-time leading passer, Sam Hartman, could not do what Leonard will try to-- acquire ND right into the CFP.For Uiagalelei, his job has actually developed into the kind that could be a five-star boom or seizure account. After getting in the sporting activity as the second-best player at his posture out of high school behind possible Heisman winner Bryce Young, he is actually now entered his third school considering that 2020 and also has yet to lead any one of those programs to an event title or even playoff berth. I entirely anticipate Uiagalelei to go seeking for a headline this time.3. No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 19 Clemson, Aug. 31The final time these pair of systems played, neither group scored an annoying touchdown and also only one touchdown was actually slashed in the whole video game. Nonetheless, the only major holdovers coming from that 2021 matchup are actually the head instructors: Kirby Smart at Georgia and also Dabo Swinney at Clemson.Clemson offending organizer Garrett Riley ain't brand new to UGA. As a matter of fact, UGA handed Riley and Texas Christian awful bowl loss in background-- 65-7 in the nationwide headline game in January 2023. I would love to understand if Riley bears in mind that, and also, wagering he does, what he considers to accomplish about it come Aug. 31? Opportunities are quarterback Cade Klubnik will be his best chance at retribution, and also this activity might be Klubnik's finest odds to reach his ability against a fantastic opponent.No one is actually talking about Klubnik succeeding the Heisman right now, however they will definitely if Clemson puts foot-to-behind against the Dawgs. I saw Klubnik lead Westlake past a Quinn Ewers-led Southlake Carroll team. I don't see considerably in the way of talent that mentions he can't carry out the very same to UGA. Meanwhile, UGA is going to seek to apply a show that has Tyler from Spartanburg on Series 1 on Swinney's trainer's show.2. No. 7 LSU vs. No. 17 USC, Sept. 1These two plans include the sporting activity's last pair of Heisman winners and 3 of the final five: Daniels in 2023, Caleb Williams in 2022, Joe Shelter in 2019. Not just are actually both staffs substituting their Heisman champions, however their beginning QBs. As well as each are actually also replacing their defensive planners, primarily because they teamed up the type of defenses Williams as well as Daniels will torch.LSU quit 28 points every game in 2015, featuring 30 to Texas A&M, 31 to Arkansas, 35 to Florida, 39 to Missouri, 42 to Alabama, 45 to Florida Condition and 55 to Ole Miss. And also sentence is actually why Blake Cook collaborates the LSU protection as well as "Matt House" is actually met a profane action in the state of Louisiana.When the Bayou Bengals view USC in Full week 1, they will definitely see tape of a Lincoln Riley outburst that has actually racked up 40 or more aspects in 52% of video games he's coached (48 ). If Baker doesn't possess Harold Perkins and that defense all set to attack the Trojans like Achilles and also the Myrmidons, it ain't gon na be actually Hector's body LSU supporters are actually gon na wish to see grabbed all around the wall surfaces of Leopard Stadium.As for the Trojans, if Miller Moss turns out to be but one more Riley-coached QB that wins the Heisman-- like three of the final four who started a number of ready him-- our experts're heading to must refer to him as the most ideal quarterback instructor who ever before lived. And also the trainer that has yet to win a national headline. Among the reasons he have not had the capacity to win a championship game is his defenses and also their organizers. USC lost hope 34.9 points per video game last period. That positioned 123rd away from 133 teams. That's exactly how Alex Grinch got fired up. Meanwhile, D'Anton Lynn's self defense at UCLA permitted simply 18.4 points every activity-- 14th-best in the country.And prior to Lynn refers to as a play, he ensured strength train Bennie Wylie beefed that collaborate-- through over 1,450 pounds-- for Major 10 play. Yet the initial exam will be against the vaunted SEC.1. No. 3 Texas at No. 8 Michigan, Sept. 7 on FOXIn the 1st top 10 showdown of the 2 tremendously conferences, Texas journeys to Ann Trellis, Michigan, for the very first time ever. This activity would certainly rate high up on a lot of Saturdays, but along with the Wolverines entering into the time as certainly not only the standing up for nationwide champions, but back-to-back-to-back Significant Ten champions, they are the standard-bearer for the very most prevalent football group north of the Mason-Dixon Line.Meanwhile, the Longhorns are actually coming off their absolute best season given that 2009, which included a conference title and also the course's first-ever CFP appeal. Texas is actually a genuine national label competitor this time. Going on the roadway to participate in Michigan will be a measuring stick not simply for the Longhorns, however, for the SEC.If the Longhorns may defeat Michigan, just like they performed Alabama final period at soon-to-be-named Scar Saban Industry, you are actually gon na locate quite a few individuals ready to mention Texas is gon na gain the SEC title. Nevertheless, Michigan has actually met most comers along with a stiff Windsor Knot around the neck, khakis a little bit of strict around the waistline, and also a quick pitch in the butt to anyone that has actually intended to attempt all of them at the Big Residence. The Wolverines are actually 22-0 in the home given that the COVID-19 season, and also they'll make certain to advise Texas that Ann Arbor ain't Austin.RJ Youthful is a national university soccer writer and professional for FOX Sporting activities and the hold of the podcast "The First College Soccer Series." Observe him at @RJ_Young as well as subscribe to "The RJ Youthful Series" on YouTube. [Want terrific accounts provided right to your inbox? Develop or even visit to your FOX Sports account, adhere to games, teams and also gamers to acquire a tailored newsletter daily.] Receive a lot more coming from College Football Observe your preferences to receive info concerning activities, updates and also even more.