Headline FBS Matchups WEEK 0 IS HERE!

 College football returned in full force on Saturday, August 29, 2026, delivering an action-packed Week 0 slate across FBS and FCS competition. From an international marquee matchup across the pond in Dublin to late-night thrillers out west, the 2026 season opened with emphatic statements and early-season conference drama.

🏆 Headline FBS Matchups

North Carolina 15, TCU 10

(Aer Lingus College Football Classic | Dublin, Ireland)

The 2026 FBS regular season kicked off internationally at Aviva Stadium. Entering as an 8.5-point underdog, North Carolina pulled off the early-season upset over TCU. In a low-scoring, defensive battle, the Tar Heels relied on crucial second-half stops to hold off the Horned Frogs late, securing a 15–10 victory abroad.

No. 14 USC 42, San Jose State 26

(LA Memorial Coliseum | Los Angeles, CA)

The 14th-ranked Trojans opened their season in front of the home crowd in Los Angeles. While San Jose State hung tough early on, USC’s high-powered offensive depth proved too much to match. USC pulled away in the second half for a 42–26 victory.

Virginia 34, NC State 8

(Scott Stadium | Charlottesville, VA)

In the earliest ACC clash of the 2026 campaign, Virginia dominated NC State at home. The Cavaliers' defense overwhelmed the Wolfpack, holding them to a single touchdown while the offense capitalized on early turnover opportunities to cruise to a 34–8 victory.

Florida State 34, New Mexico State 17

(Doak Campbell Stadium | Tallahassee, FL)

Florida State kicked off their 2026 campaign in Tallahassee with a steady performance against New Mexico State. The Seminoles generated early separation behind an efficient ground attack, taking care of business in a 34–17 win.

Memphis 27, UNLV 21

(Allegiant Stadium | Las Vegas, NV)

Closing out the late-night FBS slate in Las Vegas, Memphis went on the road as an underdog to top UNLV. In a tight 27–21 back-and-forth contest, Memphis made crucial defensive stands inside the red zone during the 4th quarter to seal the road victory.

🏈 Additional Week 0 Results

Matchup	Final Score	Location / Event
Stanford vs. Hawaii	37 – 27	Stanford Stadium (Stanford, CA)
North Dakota State vs. Jacksonville State	33 – 7	FARGODOME (Fargo, ND)
Eastern Michigan vs. Sacramento State	28 – 17	Rynearson Stadium (Ypsilanti, MI)
Howard vs. Alabama A&M	31 – 24	MEAC/SWAC Challenge (Atlanta, GA)
Jackson State at Tennessee State	26 – 24	John Merritt Classic (Nashville, TN)
South Dakota State vs. Stetson	70 – 7	Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium (Brookings, SD)
Illinois State vs. St. Francis (IL)	76 – 0	Hancock Stadium (Normal, IL)