Your Complete Guide to teh Week 1 College Football schedule
College football is back, and the excitement is palpable! You’re likely eager to plan your viewing schedule for the opening week of the season. This guide provides a thorough listing of games,broadcast times,and where you can watch all the action. We’ve compiled everything you need to ensure you don’t miss a single kickoff.
thursday, August 29th: Kickoff Weekend Begins
the season officially launches with a slate of intriguing matchups on Thursday night. here’s a breakdown of what to expect:
* Rice at Western Kentucky: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2.
* UNLV at Jacksonville State: 7:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.
* UT Martin at Missouri State: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
* Southern Illinois at Northern Illinois: 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
* UMass at Miami (OH): 7:30 PM ET on ESPN2.
* Bowling green at Liberty: 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
* SE Louisiana at LSU: 7:45 PM ET on SEC Network.
* Sam Houston at Texas: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+/SECN+.
* Nicholls at Texas State: 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
* UL Monroe at UTEP: 9:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
* Wyoming at Colorado: 10:15 PM ET on ESPN.
* Cal at San Diego State: 10:30 PM ET on CBSSN.
* Michigan State at USC: 11:00 PM ET on FOX.
* Fresno State at Hawai’i: 11:59 PM ET on Spectrum Sports.
Dates to Circle: Upcoming Games
Several highly anticipated games are scheduled for later in the week, with times still to be determined. You’ll wont to keep an eye on these:
* Oregon State at Oregon: Time and network to be announced (TBA).
* Florida at Miami (Fla.): Time and network to be announced (TBA).
* Illinois at Indiana: Time and network to be announced (TBA) – airing on NBC.
* South Carolina at Missouri: Time and network to be announced (TBA).
* Maryland at Wisconsin: Time and network to be announced (TBA).
* Arizona State at Baylor: Time and network to be announced (TBA) – airing on FOX.
* West virginia at Kansas: Time and network to be announced (TBA) – airing on FS1.
* UTSA at Colorado State: Time and network to be announced (TBA) – airing on FS1.
* McNeese at Utah State: Time and network to be announced (TBA).
Looking Ahead: The 2025-26 Season
This season promises to be a thrilling ride, culminating in the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff. Following the regular season, many teams will compete in exciting bowl games.
You can find detailed details on the playoff schedule and bracket, as well as the complete bowl schedule, with links provided below. Moreover, if you’re planning your viewing for the entire regular season, comprehensive schedules are also available.
* 2025-26 College Football Playoff Schedule
* [2025-26 College football Bowl Schedule](https://sportsbrackets.net/2025/06/08/2025-26
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