College Football Week 0: Dublin Opener and Conference Realignment Define Early Slate
The 2026 college football season begins with eight FBS games, headlined by North Carolina and TCU in Dublin, Ireland. The schedule highlights major conference shifts, including North Dakota State joining the Mountain West and Sacramento State entering the MAC. Key narratives involve Bill Belichick’s second year at UNC, USC’s defensive overhaul, and a high-stakes Group of 6 clash between UNLV and Memphis.
