Earliest I recall was August 23, 1997
by ShermanOaksND (2019-03-13 14:31:34)
Edited on 2019-03-13 14:37:38

In reply to: Miami vs. Florida on August 24.  posted by G.K.Chesterton


That was the Pigskin Classic, Oklahoma vs. Northwestern at Soldier Field. NU won 24-0, during a severe down time at OU.

EDIT: I also see that there were two August 23 games in 2003. K-State beat Cal in the BCA Classic at Arrowhead, and San Jose State beat Grambling in the "Literacy Classic." And there was an opener on Thursday, August 22, 2002 (CSU winning at UVa).