Big 12 football: Ranking the five best non-conference games
By Brian Spaen
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Apr 19, 2014; Austin, TX, USA; Texas Longhorns wide receiver Kendall Sanders (right) makes a catch under pressure from linebacker Naashon Hughes (40) during the Spring Game at Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Maloney-USA TODAY Sports
2. Texas vs UCLA
Game time: Saturday, September 13th
7:00 PM CT | TV: FOX
Arguably the best game that features a Big 12 team this season. UCLA is largely considered a contender for the Pac-12 and could earn a spot in the College Football Playoff. This would be a great pick up for the Bruins as they’ll have to travel to Arlington, making it more a road game for them and the Longhorns would be playing in a familiar environment. If Charlie Strong removed all the crap surrounding the team and the Longhorns look dominant in their first two games, this could be a classic.