UNLV Is The Group of Six’s CFP Pick and The Rest Of College Football Is Taking Notes

UNLV is not just a preseason favorite in the Mountain West, they are many analysts’ choice to snag that coveted Group of Six College Football Playoff spot, and the rest of the country better pay attention. College football is officially back, even if it’s just for a few teams to kick things off in Week 0 with an eight-game slate on Saturday.

Belichick’s Year Two Starts With a Revenge Match?

The day’s action gets rolling with North Carolina taking on TCU all the way in Dublin, Ireland. This isn’t just any opener, folks. It’s the official start of Year 2 for Bill Belichick at UNC. You know he’s looking to wipe the slate clean after a seriously disappointing 4-8 campaign in 2025. What’s even wilder? That 2025 season kicked off with a brutal 48-14 blowout loss to none other than TCU. Talk about starting a season with something to prove, right?

ACC Action and Early Favorites Hit the Field

While Belichick is overseas, the ACC season officially kicks off domestically as NC State and Virginia square off in Charlottesville. We also see some big names starting their seasons with high expectations. Florida State and USC are both listed as heavy favorites, with FSU taking on New Mexico State and USC facing San Jose State. These early games are all about setting the tone, showing who’s ready to dominate from day one.

Memphis, UNLV, and the Group of Six Dream

Saturday’s limited slate wraps up with Memphis heading west to challenge UNLV. This game has a lot of intrigue. It marks the debut of Charles Huff as Memphis’ new head coach, who comes over after a solid 7-5 run with Southern Miss last season. But the real buzz is all about the Rebels. Not only are they the preseason favorites in their own Mountain West conference, but analysts are really high on their chances to grab that Group of Six College Football Playoff spot. If they’re truly going to make that kind of run, beating Memphis to start the season is crucial. What a way to open the season, with a team already on the radar for something bigger than just a conference title!

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.