The 2014 season opens with an SEC battle, an ACC Coastal game, and four strong non-conference match-ups (ratings in parentheses).
- Texas A&M (4.27) v South Carolina (4.25): USC's experience edge in a shootout. South Carolina 42-35
- Boise State (4.05) v Ole Miss (4.37): Ole Miss wins it late. Ole Miss 28-20
- Clemson (4.63) v Georgia (4.28): Clemson pulls the upset as UGA breaks in new parts. Clemson 28-24
- Wisconsin (4.46) v LSU (4.34): Wisconsin pulls the upset in Houston. Wisconsin 24-21
- Florida State (5.27) v Oklahoma State (3.95): FSU too powerful. FSU 45-17
- Miami (4.16) v Louisville (4.09): Louisville wins a Monday-night shootout. Louisville 41-38