College Football: Top-5 Non Conference Games of 2018

BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tavien Feaster #28 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates after scoring a 60-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

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CHARLOTTE, NC – DECEMBER 29: Nick Starkel #17 of the Texas A&M Aggies reacts after a play against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

3. Clemson vs. Texas A&M, September 8th

New season, new coach for the Aggies as former Seminoles coach Jimbo Fisher takes over the program. His presence will immediately bring a little more intrigue to the program overall. However, this is one incredible test to start his tenure.

The Clemson Tigers feature the best defensive line in college football with defensive ends Clelin Ferrell and Austin Bryant collecting 18 sacks combined and defensive tackles Dexter Lawrence and Christian Wilkins being two unmovable forces. All four players are future first rounders and lead a Clemson defense that allowed just 13.6 points per game, second in the country.

Playing in College Station, Texas has been a test at times during the school’s history. TAMU starting quarterback Nick Starkel will have to be on his ‘A’ game to truly generate plays against Clemson’s elite defense.

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