College football begins with limited matchups in Week Zero
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
College football's Week Zero features a limited schedule, primarily highlighted by North Carolina playing TCU in Dublin, Ireland. The start of the season has sparked discussions on whether it should start earlier to allow teams recovery time. Off-field issues are dominating, with NCAA eligibility rule changes leading to confusion and protests from Power Four conferences including the SEC and Big Ten, who oppose professionals returning to college. LSU's Lane Kiffin is reportedly looking to sign a former NFL player, defying the SEC’s recent ban on such signings.
- •North Carolina plays TCU in Week Zero matchup in Dublin
- •Debate over starting the season earlier for recovery
- •NCAA eligibility changes spark confusion among players and schools
- •SEC and Big Ten oppose professionals returning to college
- •Lane Kiffin aims to sign former NFL player despite SEC ban
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — College football's first weekend is a Week (Zero) too late
"The season should begin a week earlier, allowing an extra week during the season for teams to recover from injuries. A great idea — will never happen.
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