International games highlight college football's global expansion

College football will see two international matchups in 2026. TCU faces North Carolina in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland on August 29. Arizona State and Kansas will play in the Union Jack Classic at Wembley Stadium in London on September 19. These games follow a rich history of global contests that began with events like the 1985 Australia Bowl and the 1988 Emerald Isle Classic, which demonstrated the sport's international appeal and paved the way for future games abroad. College football's past international events have influenced how the sport is played today and continue to draw fans outside the United States.

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