Get ready, sports fanatics, because the 2026 college football season is officially here! Week 0 is kicking things off Saturday with eight FBS games, and honestly, this might be the wildest appetizer slate we’ve seen in ages. Forget generic warm-ups, because we’re jumping straight into the deep end with a rematch between TCU and North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland that’s already got more drama than a reality TV show.
Dublin Rematch: Belichick’s Tar Heels on the Hot Seat
This isn’t just any game, folks. It’s a do-over of last year’s season opener where the Horned Frogs absolutely shellacked Bill Belichick’s Tar Heels, dropping a brutal 48-14 on them in Chapel Hill. If TCU repeats that performance this time, you know “uncomfortable questions” are gonna start flying about where the UNC program is even headed in Belichick’s second year. Seriously, an upset would be a massive statement, changing the entire conversation around Chapel Hill.
But it’s not just the on-field stuff making noise for UNC. The program has “plenty of noise surrounding” it right now, with Michael Lombardi on paid administrative leave after a pending HR investigation and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick on medical leave. Talk about a tumultuous start! TCU isn’t without its own turbulence though. They had to dismiss projected starting safety Jacob Fields last week because of an alleged altercation with a teammate. Still, they’ve got some excitement with Harvard transfer quarterback Jaden Craig, who NFL scouts were looking at last summer, getting his shot to lead the team. It’s not “Farmageddon,” but this game is shaping up to be an absolutely fascinating kickoff.
ACC Battle Stays Stateside After Wild Travel Plans Fall Through
After the Dublin drama, we get a solid ACC showdown right here in the U.S. as NC State heads to Virginia. Good thing this one’s on home soil, because apparently, logistics for a Brazil game fell through this summer. Dave Doeren has been building something special at NC State for 14 years, turning them into one of the ACC’s most consistent winners. You know he’ll have his squad ready to roll.
It’s just Week 0, but the stakes are already through the roof for these teams. You know we’re gonna be glued to the screen Saturday, watching how these early games shake out. The college football main course officially drops on Labor Day weekend, but trust me, this appetizer platter is already gourmet. Don’t miss a single snap!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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