The 2026 College Football Season kicks off on August 29, 2026 at 12 PM Eastern with UNC vs TCU in Ireland. The below countdown is live tracker on How Many Days left Until College Football:
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Week 0 Games start: August 29 2026
The CFB season kicks off with Week 0, which this year begins with TCU vs UNC in Dublin, Ireland at Aviva Stadium. Other games in Week 0 kicking off August 29, 2026 include San Jose State vs USC, NC State vs Virginia, Jacksonville State vs North Dakota State, Sacramento State vs Eastern Michigan, Hawai’i vs Stanford, New Mexico State vs Florida State, and Memphis vs UNLV.
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2026-27 Hawaii Test Opportunities
College Football is almost back, and we’ve been so starving for it we want to watch as many games as possible. Well, thankfully a tradition exists in which you DO watch as many games as possible. I’m talking about the Hawaii Test, which real College Football sickos are likely already familiar with. The Hawaii Test…
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While the glitz, glamour, and mega-television contracts of the FBS dominate College Football headlines, true CFB purists know that some of the gridiron’s grittiest, most passionate action happens in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). These FCS clashes are from all over the country and all different conferences, each carrying their own history and traditions. Grab…
What Is Week 0 in College Football? A Full Guide
The long, grueling offseason is finally drawing to a close, and college football fans are collectively checking their calendars. While a casual fan might expect the start of College Football is “Week 1”, it is actually “Week 0” in this sport. If you see “Week 0” mentioned and are wondering what is week 0 in…
The 2026 college football season begins with Week 0 games on August 29, 2026, with the full regular season kicking off Labor Day weekend on August 30–31, 2026. CFB Select’s college football countdown clock updates in real time so fans always know exactly how many days until college football returns. Whether you’re counting down to your team’s opener, tracking the bowl season schedule, or just need to know when college football starts in 2026, this page is updated annually with the latest season start dates across all FBS conferences including the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and independents like Notre Dame.