College football Week Zero features key matchups including Memphis vs. UNLV
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

College football begins with Week Zero on August 25, 2026, showcasing several notable matchups. The highlight is Memphis at UNLV, where both teams seek to establish themselves as conference contenders. Additionally, Hawaii faces Stanford, looking to build on last season's success, while North Carolina and TCU clash in Ireland, aiming to rebound from subpar previous campaigns. Other matchups include Jacksonville State at North Dakota State and San Jose State visiting USC, where the latter seeks to assert dominance as a top contender.
- •Memphis plays UNLV, critical for Group of Six aspirations.
- •Hawaii seeks to defeat Stanford again after last year's win.
- •North Carolina faces TCU in an anticipated game in Ireland.
- •Jacksonville State travels to North Dakota State in Mountain West debut.
- •San Jose State looks for competitiveness against ranked USC.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Week Zero Preview
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