Week Zero of college football schedule begins August 29 with eight games
Fbschedules.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The 2026 FBS college football schedule kicks off with Week Zero on Saturday, August 29, featuring eight matchups. This starts the season earlier than in previous years, with an increase from five games in 2025. Week Zero includes various teams and programs looking to make an early statement as the college football season commences. As of the current date, fans can expect the first games to showcase a mix of familiar rivalries and new matchups.
- •Week Zero games scheduled for August 29, 2026.
- •Total of eight FBS matchups planned for the opening weekend.
- •Expansion from five games last year indicates growing interest.
- •Key programs will compete in the early action.
- 9:30 PMFbschedules.com — College football schedule 2026: The Hawaii Exemption and Week Zero - FBSchedules.com
"The FBS college football schedule for 2026 begins with Week Zero action on Saturday, August 29. A total of eight FBS games are on the slate.
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