College football opens with key matchups in Week 0
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The 2026 college football season begins with Week 0 games on Saturday, featuring eight notable matchups. North Carolina faces TCU at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, after losing to the Horned Frogs 48-14 last season. NC State travels to Virginia in a non-conference matchup, with both teams aiming to make an early statement. Memphis and UNLV meet in a significant Group of Six clash, while Jacksonville State plays North Dakota State, marking NDSU's first game in the FBS. Hawaii visits Stanford for a rematch after last year's close contest.
- •North Carolina plays TCU in Dublin at 11:00 a.m. CT.
- •NC State faces Virginia at 2:30 p.m. CT.
- •Memphis meets UNLV in the nightcap at 9:00 p.m. CT.
- •Jacksonville State visits North Dakota State at 4:30 p.m. CT.
- •Hawaii takes on Stanford at 6:00 p.m. CT.
- 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — 8 college football games to keep your eye on in Week 0
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