Your Complete Guide to the 2025-26 Collage Football Season
College football is on the horizon, promising another thrilling season of upsets, rivalries, and unforgettable moments. You’re likely eager to plan your viewing schedule, and I’m here to provide a thorough overview of what’s to come, from the regular season through the exciting conclusion of the playoffs and bowl games.
Let’s dive into the details, ensuring you don’t miss a single snap of the action.
Key Dates & Events to Circle
The 2025-26 season is shaping up to be a landmark year, particularly with the expanded 12-team playoff format. Here’s a fast look at what you can expect:
* Regular Season: Kicking off in late August/early September, the regular season will feature compelling matchups week after week.
* Conference Championships: december will bring the intensity of conference championship games, setting the stage for playoff contention.
* Playoff Selection: The selection committee will announce the 12 playoff teams shortly after the conference championships.
* Playoff Games: The playoff will unfold in January,culminating in the National Championship game.
* Bowl Season: A robust slate of bowl games will take place throughout December and January, offering exciting contests beyond the playoff picture.
Week 1 College Football Schedule (September 6-7, 2025)
To get you started, here’s a look at some of the key matchups scheduled for the opening weekend. I’ve included broadcast data where available, so you can plan accordingly.
Friday, September 6th
* 7:00 p.m. houston Christian at McNeese – Broadcast details currently unavailable.
* 7:00 p.m. South Dakota State at Murray State – Broadcast details currently unavailable.
* 7:00 p.m. Nicholls at Stephen F. Austin – Broadcast details currently unavailable.
* 7:00 p.m. Penn State at Iowa – Peacock.
* 7:00 p.m. Maryland at UCLA – FS1.
* 7:00 p.m. Hawaii at Colorado State – Spectrum/MWN.
* 7:00 p.m. Georgia State at Georgia Southern - ESPN+.
* 7:00 p.m. No. 16 missouri at Auburn – ESPN or SEC Network (Flex).
* 7:00 p.m. No. 21 Texas at Kentucky - ESPN or SEC Network (Flex).
Saturday, September 7th
* 7:30 p.m. No.11 Tennessee at No. 6 Alabama – ABC.
* 7:30 p.m. No. 20 USC at No.13 Notre Dame – NBC/Peacock.
* 7:30 p.m. Pitt at Syracuse – ACCN.
* 7:30 p.m. Florida Atlantic at No.19 South Florida – ESPNU or ESPN+ (flex).
* 7:30 p.m. UTSA at North Texas – ESPNU or ESPN+ (Flex).
* 8:00 p.m. No. 24 Cincinnati at Oklahoma State - ESPN2.
* 8:00 p.m. No. 23 Utah at No. 15 BYU – FOX.
* 8:30 p.m. Abilene Christian at Southern Utah – Broadcast details currently unavailable.
* 9:00 p.m. Northern Colorado at Sacramento State – Broadcast details currently unavailable.
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