In a new era of college football, WTOP’s Dave Preston provides his picks for week 1 games. The sport has seen drastic changes, with a Playoff Bracket expanding to twelve teams, the Big Ten growing to 18 schools with no divisions, and the ACC adding Pacific coast teams. The Pac-12 has lost schools to other conferences, while the SEC gains powerhouse programs. As the season kicks off, Maryland takes on UConn, Navy plays Bucknell, Virginia Tech faces Vanderbilt, and Virginia meets Richmond. The Cardiac Cavaliers hope to improve on their close-game record from last year. James Madison plays Charlotte in a matchup of revamped programs. Other picks include Georgetown, Old Dominion, Towson, and Morgan State. Preston’s record from last year was 84-36. Presented by FanDuel Sportsbook, fans can expect an exciting start to the college football season with new matchups and changes to traditional conferences. Stay tuned for more updates as the season progresses.
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