"At 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, the Cincinnati Bengals will square off with the Jacksonville Jaguars, marking the second time Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow have started against one another in the NFL since the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship game. Then, on "Sunday Night Football," the Atlanta Falcons will meet the Minnesota Vikings -- marking 2024 CFP National Championship starting quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy's first showdown as professionals."
"Here's a look back at how the NFL rematches of BCS and College Football Playoff-era starting national championship quarterbacks went. Joe Burrow vs. Trevor Lawrence Rematch year(s): 2021, 2025 Rematch of: 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship Burrow, whose LSU Tigers won their national championship matchup, also came out on top in their first NFL meeting, throwing for 348 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bengals to a 24-21 win."
"Rematch year(s): 2024 Rematch of: 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship Watson led the Clemson Tigers past Hurts' Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2017 title game in college, but the roles reversed in their first matchup as professional starters. Hurts threw for 264 yards and a pair of scores as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Cleveland Browns 20-16 at home."
Week 2 of the NFL season includes several professional rematches between recent college national championship starting quarterbacks. The Cincinnati Bengals face the Jacksonville Jaguars at 1 p.m. ET, marking the second NFL start meeting between Trevor Lawrence and Joe Burrow since the 2019 College Football Playoff National Championship. The Atlanta Falcons meet the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday Night Football, producing the first professional showdown between 2024 CFP starting quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and J.J. McCarthy. McCarthy beat Penix Jr. 34-13 in the national title game. Historical rematches show college-winning starting quarterbacks often perform well in their NFL rematches, with examples including Burrow and Jalen Hurts.
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