College football’s Week 0 schedule features low-stakes matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

College football kicks off with Week 0 on August 29, primarily in Dublin, Ireland, where North Carolina faces TCU. Despite anticipation for the season, analysts express disappointment over the lack of compelling matchups. The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision Oversight Committee previously suggested changes to make the season more engaging, yet Week 0 remains a subdued opening with a sparse lineup of games. The full slate includes other matchups such as San Jose State at USC and Hawaii at Stanford.
- •North Carolina plays TCU at noon ET in Dublin, Ireland.
- •Other games include San Jose State at USC and Hawaii at Stanford.
- •Critics highlight a lack of compelling matchups for Week 0.
- •Proposed changes aim to improve the college football season format.
- •Week 0 scheduled games commence on August 29.
- 5:02 PMYahoo Sports — College football’s Week 0 is just sad
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