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Century-old rivalry games in Week 3? Welcome to the new reality of college football


The Oregon-Oregon State game (formerly known as The Civil War) a nonconference game? The Apple Cup between Washington and Washington State played at a neutral site with fans on both sides of the debate calling for an end to the yearly matchup? Neither game played in November or December? What in the name of Keith Jackson is going on here? (Associated Press)

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Century-old rivalry games in Week 3? Welcome to the new reality of college football