College football season begins August 27 with multiple matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:45 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The 2026 college football season kicks off on August 27, featuring Week Zero games. Notable matchups include TCU against North Carolina at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on August 29. Fans can watch across various channels including ESPN, NBC, CBS, and more, available through DIRECTV's MySports® Genre Pack®. Complete access will allow viewers to follow their favorite teams throughout the season, running until January 25, 2027. The schedule boasts numerous games, with many streamed on ESPN+.
- •NCAAF season starts on August 27, 2026.
- •TCU faces North Carolina in Dublin on August 29.
- •DIRECTV's MySports® provides all channels needed.
- •Games will air on ESPN, NBC, CBS, and more.
- •Season runs until January 25, 2027.
- 1:45 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch the 2026 college football season with DIRECTV: Week 0 and 1 schedule, channel guide and more
"How you can keep up with every NCAA football game of the season.
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