College Football Countdown 2026 — Days Until Kickoff
Week 0 · August 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET
2026 Season Countdown
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138 FBS programs. 14 conferences. One trophy lifted at Allegiant Stadium on January 25, 2027.
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CFP Bracket
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2026 Storylines
CFB Goes Global
Week 0 kicks off across three continents, featuring UNC vs. TCU in Dublin, Ireland, and NC State taking on Virginia in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The New Ryan Field
Northwestern ushers in a new era in Evanston, opening their state-of-the-art stadium on October 2nd against Penn State.
The 12-Team Era Matures
Year three of the expanded playoff format means every single week of the regular season is a do-or-die elimination game.
Week 1 Marquee Matchups
Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame
Lambeau Field (Green Bay, WI)
Baylor vs. Auburn
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA)
Louisville vs. Ole Miss
Nissan Stadium (Nashville, TN)
While you wait