Full Opening Week of 2026 College Football Season Begins

The 2026 college football season officially kicks off its full opening week tonight, Thursday, September 3. The schedule features several games across the country, including matchups like Rutgers vs. UMass, UCF vs. Bethune-Cookman, and Wake Forest vs. Akron. Ranked teams such as No. 25 Missouri and No. 21 Utah are also in action. This season marks the 13th edition of the College Football Playoff and the third in the 12-team format.