College football Week Zero: When does college football start 2026?

The wait is nearly over.

After dealing without college football for more than seven months, we get back in action this weekend with Week 0 of the NCAA College Football schedule.

FBS action kicks off Saturday. It's not a full slate of games, but if you're looking for a taste of what's to come, it's the perfect appetizer.

College football schedule, Saturday Aug. 29

• North Carolina at TCU 12 p.m., ESPN
• San Jose State at USC 3 p.m., NBC
• NC State at Virginia 3:30 p.m., ESPN
• Jacksonville State at North Dakota State, 5:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network
• Sacramento State at Eastern Michigan, 6:30 p.m. ESPN+
• New Mexico State at Florida State 7 p.m., The CW
• Hawaii at Stanford, 7 p.m., ACC Network
• Memphis at UNLV, 10 p.m., FOX

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: College football Week Zero: When does college football start 2026?