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The '''Vegas Kickoff Classic''' is an annual [[college football]] game played on the opening weekend of the college football season in [[Paradise, Nevada|Paradise]] at [[Allegiant Stadium]], home of the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] and the [[UNLV Rebels football|UNLV Rebels]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allegiant Stadium announces Las Vegas Kickoff Classic this fall|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/sports/allegiant-stadium-announces-las-vegas-kickoff-classic-this-fall/article_b9c04d54-81cf-11eb-b9f9-438436ccdf34.html|access-date=2021-04-18|website=FOX5 Las Vegas}}</ref> Since August 2021, the game has been sponsored by [[Good Sam Enterprises|Good Sam]] and officially known as the ''Good Sam Vegas Kickoff Classic''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.goodsamtexaskickoff.com/news/good-sam-becomes-title-sponsor-of-espn-events-texas-kickoff-and-vegas-kickoff-classic/ |title=Good Sam Becomes Title Sponsor of ESPN Events' Texas Kickoff and Vegas Kickoff Classic |publisher=Texas Kickoff|date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829000209/https://www.goodsamtexaskickoff.com/news/good-sam-becomes-title-sponsor-of-espn-events-texas-kickoff-and-vegas-kickoff-classic/ |access-date=|archive-date=2021-08-29 }}</ref> The Vegas Kickoff Classic is managed by the [[Las Vegas Bowl]]. |
The '''Vegas Kickoff Classic''' is an annual (??) [[college football]] game played on the opening weekend of the college football season in [[Paradise, Nevada|Paradise]] at [[Allegiant Stadium]], home of the [[Las Vegas Raiders]] and the [[UNLV Rebels football|UNLV Rebels]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allegiant Stadium announces Las Vegas Kickoff Classic this fall|url=https://www.fox5vegas.com/sports/allegiant-stadium-announces-las-vegas-kickoff-classic-this-fall/article_b9c04d54-81cf-11eb-b9f9-438436ccdf34.html|access-date=2021-04-18|website=FOX5 Las Vegas}}</ref> Since August 2021, the game has been sponsored by [[Good Sam Enterprises|Good Sam]] and officially known as the ''Good Sam Vegas Kickoff Classic''.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.goodsamtexaskickoff.com/news/good-sam-becomes-title-sponsor-of-espn-events-texas-kickoff-and-vegas-kickoff-classic/ |title=Good Sam Becomes Title Sponsor of ESPN Events' Texas Kickoff and Vegas Kickoff Classic |publisher=Texas Kickoff|date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829000209/https://www.goodsamtexaskickoff.com/news/good-sam-becomes-title-sponsor-of-espn-events-texas-kickoff-and-vegas-kickoff-classic/ |access-date=|archive-date=2021-08-29 }}</ref> The Vegas Kickoff Classic is managed by the [[Las Vegas Bowl]]. |
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==Game results== |
==Game results== |
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Revision as of 21:00, 19 June 2024
| Good Sam Vegas Kickoff Classic | |
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 Logo for the 2021 Vegas Kickoff Classic (logo changed annually with each game) | |
| Stadium | Allegiant Stadium |
| Location | Paradise, Nevada |
| Operated | 2021–present |
| Sponsors | |
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| 2021 matchup | |
| BYU 24, Arizona 16 | |
| 2024 matchup | |
| USC vs LSU | |
The Vegas Kickoff Classic is an annual (??) college football game played on the opening weekend of the college football season in Paradise at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders and the UNLV Rebels.[1] Since August 2021, the game has been sponsored by Good Sam and officially known as the Good Sam Vegas Kickoff Classic.[2] The Vegas Kickoff Classic is managed by the Las Vegas Bowl.
Game results
| Date | Winners | Runners-up | Attendance | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2021 | BYU | 24 | Arizona | 16 | 54,541[3] | Inaugural game |
Future games
| Season | Date | Matchup | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September 1, 2024 | LSU | USC | [4] |
References
- ^ "Allegiant Stadium announces Las Vegas Kickoff Classic this fall". FOX5 Las Vegas. Retrieved 2021-04-18.
- ^ "Good Sam Becomes Title Sponsor of ESPN Events' Texas Kickoff and Vegas Kickoff Classic". Texas Kickoff. 26 August 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-08-29.
- ^ "BYU Football: Opener Against Arizona in Las Vegas Nearing Sellout". 8 July 2021.
- ^ "USC Football To Face LSU In 2024 Vegas Kickoff Classic At Allegiant Stadium". 26 August 2021.