College football expands to international venues in 2026 season

College football teams North Carolina and TCU are set to kick off their season in Dublin on Saturday, marking the fifth consecutive year Ireland hosts a Week 0 game. Arizona State will later play Kansas at Wembley Stadium in London. These games reflect a trend of American universities taking their programs overseas to access new markets and revenue streams, despite concerns that this compromises the traditions and fan experiences integral to college football. Critics argue that while universities may profit from these international games, they detract from the campus experience that defines the sport.

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