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| Modelo 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 | |
| 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.[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.

| Season | Date | Winning team | Losing team | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | September 4, 2021 | BYU Cougars | 24 | Arizona Wildcats | 16 | 54,541[3] |
| 2024 | September 1, 2024 | 23 USC Trojans | 27 | 13 LSU Tigers | 20 | 63,969 |
Rankings are from the AP Poll.
| Season | Date | Matchup | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | TBA | Miami Hurricanes | Utah Utes | [4] |