College football Week 0 features UNC vs. TCU among eight games
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:56 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
The 2026 college football season begins with eight games on Saturday, including a notable matchup between North Carolina and TCU in Dublin, Ireland. Last year's meeting saw TCU defeat UNC 48-14, raising stakes for both teams amid off-field controversies. NC State travels to face Virginia, while North Dakota State hosts Jacksonville State in their FBS debut. The matchups set the stage for a pivotal opening weekend as teams establish their season narratives.
- •North Carolina faces TCU in Dublin, starting at noon ET.
- •NC State meets Virginia at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- •North Dakota State plays Jacksonville State at 5:30 p.m. ET.
- •UNC's performance hinges on resolving distractions before the game.
- •Virginia aims to build on last year's 11-win season.
- 4:56 PMCBS Sports — Ranking Week 0 games on the college football schedule: From UNC vs. TCU to USC, Florida State openers
"The 2026 college football season kicks off Saturday with eight games involving FBS teams
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