| Modelo 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 | |
| 2024 matchup | |
| USC 27, LSU 20 | |
| 2027 matchup | |
| Miami vs Utah | |
The Vegas Kickoff Classic is a 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. The 2021 game was sponsored by Good Sam and officially known as the Good Sam Vegas Kickoff Classic. The Vegas Kickoff Classic is managed by the Las Vegas Bowl.
Game results
| Season | Date | Winning team | Losing team | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | September 4, 2021 | BYU Cougars | 24 | Arizona Wildcats | 16 | 54,541 |
| 2024 | September 1, 2024 | 23 USC Trojans | 27 | 13 LSU Tigers | 20 | 63,969 |
Rankings are from the AP Poll.
Future games
| Season | Date | Matchup | Ref | |
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| 2027 | TBA | Miami Hurricanes | Utah Utes | |
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.
- "Miami Football To Face Utah In 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic At Allegiant Stadium". SB Nation.
External links
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| See also Sports teams based in Nevada | |