College football begins with TCU versus North Carolina in Dublin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The 2026 college football season kicks off on August 29 with North Carolina facing TCU at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland. The matchup is the first game of the Football Bowl Subdivision season, set to start at noon EDT on ESPN. Other games include No. 14 USC hosting San Jose State at 3 p.m. EDT, and North Carolina State playing Virginia at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Predictions for the opening weekend include TCU favored to win 32-21 against North Carolina.
- •North Carolina faces TCU at Aviva Stadium in Dublin.
- •Kickoff is scheduled for noon EDT on ESPN.
- •No. 14 USC plays San Jose State at 3 p.m. EDT.
- •North Carolina State takes on Virginia at 3:30 p.m. EDT.
- •Predictions favor TCU 32-21 against North Carolina.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Week 0 college football score predictions, game times, TV
"Week 0 college football score predictions for Aug. 29 games.
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