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College football prepares for Week 0 as teams adjust to changes

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

College football prepares for Week 0 as teams adjust to changes
Summary

With ten days to go until Week 0, college football teams are getting ready for their opening matchups. North Carolina faces TCU in Dublin for the first kickoff. Meanwhile, conference realignments have reshaped several teams' schedules, including Louisiana Tech and Texas El Paso moving to new conferences. Excitement builds as program traditions shift, such as Ohio State honoring seniors before their first game against Ball State. Additional teams like Kansas State and TCU are highlighted as possible contenders for playoff spots. Further storylines and notable shifts will be discussed in the lead-up to the season's start.

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  • •North Carolina plays TCU in Dublin for Week 0 kickoff.
  • •Louisiana Tech joins Sun Belt; Texas El Paso heads to Mountain West.
  • •Ohio State honors seniors before first game versus Ball State.
  • •Kansas State and TCU emerge as sleeper playoff contenders.
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