Week Zero Is in the Books
9/1/2026 6:00:00 PM | Football
From the Aer Lingus College Football Classic defensive showdown to the 2027 CFP National Championship host city shining bright late at night, week zero is officially in the books.
Belichick and the Tar Heels Get Win No. 1 in 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels held off TCU, 15-10, in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin. It was a defensive matchup in the rain, with both touchdowns coming before halftime. After a struggling 2025 campaign, UNC got off to the right start on Saturday and have Chapel Hill buzzing ahead of week two matchup with East Tennessee State.
Virginia Serves Notice in the ACC
A year after an 11-win season and ACC-title appearance, the Cavaliers wasted no time proving 2025 wasn't a fluke. Virginia dominated NC State in Charlottesville en route to their first win of 2026.
History in Fargo
North Dakota State notched their first win as an FBS school, defeating Jacksonville State 33-7 in the Fargodome on Saturday. The Bison finished with 373 total yards and showed the college football world right where they belong this season.
The Late-Night Statement in Las Vegas
The night (and the week) closed with one of the most compelling games of the week zero slate. In the home of the 2027 CFP National Championship, Memphis defeated UNLV in a pivotal group-of-six matchup. The Tigers are riding high and will need the momentum as they head to Boise State in a couple of weeks for a matchup with the Broncos.
The Big Picture
Eight games, two FBS debuts and a handful of results that could prove vital down the stretch, and we aren't even to week one yet. Buckle up – college football is here. Now, the rest of the country gets to join in. We're so back.
Belichick and the Tar Heels Get Win No. 1 in 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels held off TCU, 15-10, in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin. It was a defensive matchup in the rain, with both touchdowns coming before halftime. After a struggling 2025 campaign, UNC got off to the right start on Saturday and have Chapel Hill buzzing ahead of week two matchup with East Tennessee State.
Virginia Serves Notice in the ACC
A year after an 11-win season and ACC-title appearance, the Cavaliers wasted no time proving 2025 wasn't a fluke. Virginia dominated NC State in Charlottesville en route to their first win of 2026.
History in Fargo
North Dakota State notched their first win as an FBS school, defeating Jacksonville State 33-7 in the Fargodome on Saturday. The Bison finished with 373 total yards and showed the college football world right where they belong this season.
The Late-Night Statement in Las Vegas
The night (and the week) closed with one of the most compelling games of the week zero slate. In the home of the 2027 CFP National Championship, Memphis defeated UNLV in a pivotal group-of-six matchup. The Tigers are riding high and will need the momentum as they head to Boise State in a couple of weeks for a matchup with the Broncos.
The Big Picture
Eight games, two FBS debuts and a handful of results that could prove vital down the stretch, and we aren't even to week one yet. Buckle up – college football is here. Now, the rest of the country gets to join in. We're so back.
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