College football is officially back, and Underdog Fantasy is throwing down a killer offer for new users to jump into Week 0. You can grab $50 in bonus funds by just playing $5 with promo code FOXSPORTS. It’s the perfect way to kick off the 2026 season with some extra cash in your pocket. We’re talking North Carolina vs. TCU, Memphis vs. UNLV, and No. 14 USC vs. San Jose State all on the docket. This ain’t no soft opening, folks.
Kicking Off Overseas and Under the Lights
The action starts way beyond our borders with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic featuring North Carolina and TCU. This isn’t just a big game, it’s a huge moment: North Carolina’s first international game ever, and TCU’s first time playing outside the United States. Talk about a statement game! It’s even crazier that these teams are meeting in their season opener for the second consecutive year. Keep an eye on North Carolina’s running back Demon June, who’s already landed on the Doak Walker Award preseason watch list. TCU isn’t messing around either, with safety Jamel Johnson, a Bednarik Award watch-list selection, ready to make plays on the back end.
Then we’ve got the first FOX game of 2026, a late-window clash in Las Vegas between Memphis and UNLV. These programs have never met before, which means we’re getting a totally fresh matchup with both squads coming in with big new-era expectations. Charles Huff makes his debut as Memphis’s head coach, while Dan Mullen enters his second season at UNLV. You gotta watch out for Rebels running back Jai’Den “Jet” Thomas, already snagging Mountain West preseason all-conference honors. This game also marks UNLV’s first regular-season appearance on FOX, so they’ll be looking to shine!
Trojans Look to Make a Statement, ACC Play Starts Early
Down south, the No. 14 USC Trojans are ready to open their season at home against San Jose State. USC is the only AP-ranked team in this early guide, sitting at No. 14 in the preseason poll. Their quarterback, Jayden Maiava, is coming in with Big Ten preseason honors and he’s clearly in control of that USC offense. San Jose State, led by Ken Niumatalolo, is getting an immediate national-stage test before they even get deep into their September schedule. Talk about jumping into the fire!
And get this, the first ACC game of the season is also happening in Week 0. NC State heads to Virginia in a matchup that got an NCAA waiver to stay early, even after it moved from Rio de Janeiro to Charlottesville. This game is a milestone for Virginia, marking their 1,400th game in program history. Watch for NC State’s quarterback CJ Bailey, who’s a team captain and on both the Walter Camp and Maxwell Award watch lists. On the other side, Virginia linebacker Kam Robinson is the only returning semifinalist from the 2025 Butkus Award field. Serious talent all over the field!
If you’re hyped for college football and want to get in on the action, don’t sleep on that Underdog Fantasy promo code FOXSPORTS. Play your $5, get $50 in bonus funds, and dive into this incredible Week 0 slate. It’s the kickoff we’ve been waiting for, packed with talent and huge matchups!
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Originally reported by Fox Sports.
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