SEC kickoff-time debate is warranted, but ESPN had to snag Notre Dame with Fox getting the premier rematch

What happened: ESPN used a rare chance to air Notre Dame, putting No. 3 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU in primetime on ABC on Oct. 17, while four SEC games start at the same early times, upsetting SEC fans. Key numbers: Oct. 17. No. 5 Ohio State at No. 7 Indiana, 12 pm ET on FOX. No. 16 Florida at No. 1 Texas, 12 pm ET. No. 17 Mississippi State at No. 10 LSU, 12 pm ET. No. 6 Alabama at No. Why it matters: The article says ESPN made the right call showcasing Notre Dame for ratings but erred by not giving the SEC game night competition. Tennessee expected Alabama at night if both teams were good.

ESPN used a rare chance to air Notre Dame, putting No. 3 Notre Dame at No. 8 BYU in primetime on ABC on Oct. 17, while four SEC games start at the same early times, upsetting SEC fans.

The article says ESPN made the right call showcasing Notre Dame for ratings but erred by not giving the SEC game night competition. Tennessee expected Alabama at night if both teams were good.