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There are 6 days until the 2026 college football season starts Thursday, August 27 at 6:00 PM ET. Track every roster, ranking, recruit, and market move before kickoff.

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Opening night

Week Zero begins

06

Days

19

Hours

44

Minutes

32

Seconds

Mercyhurst at Youngstown State

6:00 PM ET on ESPN+

First game

Aug 27

Week Zero

Sep 5

Week 1 Saturday

Dec 5

Championship Saturday

Jan 25

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Everything between now and kickoff.

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The first whistle to Saturday night.

A quick look at the first nationally available games. Times and networks can change.

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1

Thu, Aug 27 / 6:00 ET

Mercyhurst at Youngstown State

ESPN+
2

Sat, Aug 29 / 12:00 ET / Dublin

North Carolina vs. TCU

ESPN
3

Sat, Aug 29 / 3:00 ET

San Jose State at USC

NBC / Peacock
4

Sat, Aug 29 / 7:00 ET

New Mexico State at Florida State

The CW
5

Sat, Aug 29 / 10:00 ET

Memphis at UNLV

FOX

January 25, 2027 / Allegiant Stadium

The road ends in Las Vegas.

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