The college football season officially begins on Saturday, August 23, with a compact five-game lineup that stretches from Dublin to Honolulu. It’s the appetizer before the massive Week 1 slate, but these games still carry storylines, betting intrigue, and early momentum for the programs involved.

This week is "Week 0" for college football. While not everyone is playing, if you're looking to watch games, you'll get your fill Aug. 23.

The 2025 season goes into full swing over Labor Day Weekend as the Week 1 college football schedule unfolds. Games run from Thursday through Monday, highlighted by three ranked matchups involving top-10 teams with Texas vs.