As big of a game as this is, I think one could argue that it will be the biggest inconsequential kick-off game in the history of kick-off classics, especially if both are ranked in the pre-season top 5 as expected. So it's ironic that so many are willing to pay so much for this game. Obviously, starting the season with a loss narrows your margin of error for the rest of the regular season, but it's a virtual given that either team will qualify for the play off as conference champions.