College football teams compete in opening games of the season

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

College football teams compete in opening games of the season
Summary

College football programs began play on Saturday for the first week of the season. Action is currently underway across the league with games four hours into their schedule. No. 6 Indiana is among the teams participating, featuring a new-look offense led by Curt Cignetti. Preseason ranked teams have maintained their projected performance levels during the early stages of their matchups. Updates and full game coverage for the week are ongoing as teams continue their initial contests. The schedule features a full slate of games designed to establish momentum for the remainder of the season.

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  • Week 1 college football games are currently in progress.
  • No. 6 Indiana debuted a new offensive system under Curt Cignetti.
  • Preseason ranked programs are meeting expectations four hours into the day.
  • Coverage remains ongoing for all scheduled Week 1 events.
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  • 12:30 AMNCAA.comCollege football Week 1: Live updates, schedule, scores, highlights - ncaa.com
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Follow along for complete coverage of Week 1 of the college football season on Saturday.

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