| Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Nuggets: |
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2011 marked the fourth straight year the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game matched Top 25 teams to open the college football season. |
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The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game's projected total team payout of $3.1 million is higher than 18 bowl games. |
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The Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game creates a BCS-style atmosphere that has attracted teams with national rankings of No. 5, No. 7, No. 9, No. 16, No. 18, No. 19 and No. 24 (2008-2011). |
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All four Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games have provided a national broadcast in prime time on ABC. |
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ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot has appeared at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game a record three straight years, marking it as the weekend's biggest match-up. |
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2008: Alabama's appearance in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game helped propel them to a No. 1 national ranking and an eventual BCS bowl berth. |
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2009: The No. 5 Crimson Tide's victory over No. 7 Virginia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game solidified their position as the nation's top team and started their national championship run. It also provided national exposure for Mark Ingram on his way to winning the Heisman Trophy. |
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2010: No. 16 LSU's win over No. 18 North Carolina gave the Tigers a boost in the national rankings, started a 7-game winning streak for an eventual 10-2 season that ended with a win in the Cotton Bowl. |
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Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game History:
| YEAR |
MATCHUP |
WINNER |
SCORE |
| 2011 |
No. 5 Boise State vs. No. 19 Georgia |
Boise State |
35-21 |
| 2010 |
No. 16 LSU vs. No. 18 North Carolina |
LSU |
30-24 |
| 2009 |
No. 5 Alabama vs. No. 7 Virginia Tech |
Alabama |
34-24 |
| 2008 |
No. 9 Clemson vs. No. 24 Alabama |
Alabama |
34-10 |
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