Vegas Kickoff Classic
| Good Sam Vegas Kickoff Classic | |
|---|---|
 Logo for the 2021 Vegas Kickoff Classic (logo changed annually with each game) | |
| Stadium | Allegiant Stadium |
| Location | Paradise, Nevada |
| Operated | 2021–present |
| Sponsors | |
| 2021 matchup | |
| BYU 24, Arizona 16 | |
| 2024 matchup | |
| USC vs LSU | |
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.[1] The 2021 game was 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
[edit]| Date | Winners | Runners-up | Attendance | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2021 | BYU | 24 | Arizona | 16 | 54,541[3] | Inaugural game |
Future games
[edit]| Season | Date | Matchup | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | September 1, 2024 | No. 13 LSU | No. 23 USC | [4] |
| 2027 | 2027 | Miami | Utah | [5] |
References
[edit]- ^ "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.
- ^ "Miami Football To Face Utah In 2027 Vegas Kickoff Classic At Allegiant Stadium". SB Nation.