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Message: [QUOTE="BlazeOrange, post: 1519824, member: 683"] It's not about the matchup, but about showcasing the #1 team and defending National Champion. Not sure how much national play they've gotten vs regional coverage with their B1G-heavy schedule. A blowout will reinforce that they remain a credible threat for this years playoffs as we approach release of the first "official" rankings. The Heisman Watch types are probably also hoping for a big game from #3-ranked Ezekiel Elliott so they can manufacture some drama in the race. I'd also be interested in where the televising team is coming from/going to, as I think travel cost efficiency plays more of a role in game selection for the primetime team than it gets credit for. [/QUOTE]