Pivotal Games in 2011

I have quickly compiled a list of games that are either big non-conference games or a possible pivotal game for a conference. This is definitely not an inclusive list and will change as I look at some of the conferences more closely and as the season moves along. But here's a general idea of some games to watch out for. There is a pivotal game for each conference (or division).

Update: I had some MAC games differently, but had to revise after looking deeper into that conference. Also, I removed Miami at Virginia Tech for now. That was the pivotal game for the ACC Coastal division, but with 12 Miami players waiting to be re-instated they may not be a factor.

September 3
Oregon vs LSU - One of the biggest non-conference games I can remember, and on the first weekend, too.
Boise State at Georgia - Big stage for Boise State to prove themselves early.
UCLA at Houston - If Houston wins this game by two possessions or more, they're off to a good track to bust into the BCS.

September 10
South Carolina at Georgia - Could decide the SEC East. Also would give Georgia a lot of momentum if they start 2-0.

September 17
Oklahoma at Florida State - This could be a preview of the National Championship. I think it will be for at least one team, and maybe both if some things happen.

September 24
Florida State at Clemson - Could decide the ACC Atlantic. Clemson is the only division team to challenge FSU, and it's in Death Valley.

October 1
Nebraska at Wisconsin - Important Big Ten cross-division game in Nebraska's first year.
Texas A&M vs Arkansas - Big non-conference game that could really boost the winner's resume for an at-large BCS berth.

October 8
Arizona State at Utah - With USC unable to play in the Pac-12 championship, this could decide who represents the South.

October 15
Western Michigan at Northern Illinois - WMU needs a win here to have a chance at the MAC West.

October 22
Wisconsin at Michigan State - Possibly a trap game for Wisconsin on the road with Ohio State the next week.

October 29
Wisconsin at Ohio State - A win could give OSU a shot at the BIg Ten Leaders division.

November 5
LSU at Alabama - Could decide the SEC West.
Texas A&M at Oklahoma - Could help decide the Big 12 winner if OSU also beats Oklahoma.
(Tuesday) Northern Illinois at Toledo - May determine the winner of the MAC West.

November 12
Oregon at Stanford - Will decide the Pac-12 North, and possibly a National Championship berth will be on the line.
TCU at Boise State - Will decide the Mountain West, and will be the only team they play as a conference game.
UCF at Southern Miss - Could decide the C-USA East.

November 19
Nebraska at Michigan - Might be the best opportunity for someone else to tie for the Legends division (and win the head-to-head tiebreaker).
Fresno State at Hawaii - Going across the ocean could de-rail Fresno State's WAC title.
Florida International at Louisiana-Monroe - Could decide the Sun Belt.

November 26
(Tuesday) Miami (OH) at Ohio - Could give someone besides Miami a chance at the MAC East.
(Friday) Pittsburgh at West Virginia - Will likely decide the Big East champ.
Houston at Tulsa - Might be only chance for Houston to lose a conference game, and could decide the C-USA West

December 3
Oklahoma at Oklahoma State - Could decide the Big 12 winner, depending on the Texas A&M games.