College football unveils top 10 must-watch games for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 7:05 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The 2026 college football season kicks off on September 12 with highlights including a top matchup between #1 Ohio State and #5 Texas. Ohio State seeks to extend its winning streak against Texas after prevailing in their last two meetings. A notable game features #11 LSU visiting #9 Ole Miss, where LSU's new coach, Lane Kiffin, returns to his former team. Other key games include the Red River Rivalry between #5 Texas and #10 Oklahoma, and #3 Georgia facing #13 Alabama, both on October 10. The season promises exciting rematches and rivalries that could impact the College Football Playoff.
- •Season begins September 12 with Ohio State vs. Texas.
- •LSU heads to Ole Miss on September 26 amid high expectations.
- •#5 Texas clashes with #10 Oklahoma in a historic rivalry match.
- •#3 Georgia takes on #13 Alabama on October 10.
- •Ohio State faces #2 Oregon in a significant November showdown.
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — College football’s top 10 must-watch games in 2026
"From September through November, these are the top 10 must-watch college football games for the 2026 season, which begins Saturday.
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