College football returns this week with an abbreviated Week 0. No. 10 Florida State will face off against ACC foe Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland.

Widespread conference realignment and expansion in the offseason promises to deliver countless meaningful games throughout the year.

Here, we pinpoint the best three weeks of the regular season and highlight key matchups. Make sure to clear your calendar on these Saturdays:

THIRD PLACE: Week 11 (Nov. 9)

1 Georgia vs. 6 Ole Miss

5 Alabama vs. 13 LSU

10 Florida State vs. 7 Notre Dame

16 Oklahoma vs. 11 Missouri

Florida vs. 4 Texas

Purdue vs. 2 Ohio State

Washington vs. 8 Penn State

Maryland vs. 3 Oregon

SECOND PLACE: Week 7 (Oct. 12)

2 Ohio State vs. 3 Oregon

6 Ole Miss vs. 13 LSU

8 Penn State vs. 23 USC

4 Texas vs. 16 Oklahoma

Stanford vs. 7 Notre Dame

Mississippi State vs. 1 Georgia

South Carolina vs. 5 Alabama

Florida vs 15 Tennessee

FIRST PLACE: Week 14 (Nov. 29-30)

9 Michigan vs. 2 Ohio State

7 Notre Dame vs. 23 USC

16 Oklahoma vs. 13 LSU

4 Texas @ 20 Texas A&M

Mississippi State vs. 6 Ole Miss

Georgia Tech vs. 1 Georgia

Florida vs. 10 Florida State

Auburn vs. 5 Alabama

Washington vs. 3 Oregon