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College football season commencement

Overview

The 2026 college football season has officially commenced, characterized by high levels of roster turnover driven by the transfer portal and NIL era. Programs such as Boston College and Cincinnati continue to see significant personnel changes, which analysts suggest complicates early-season predictions.

Week 1 action, centered around Labor Day weekend, features several high-profile matchups across various divisions, including NAIA and FCS. A primary contest involves No. 24 Louisville against No. 9 Ole Miss in Nashville at the Liberty Mutual Music City Kickoff, marking the only matchup between two AP Top 25 teams this week. The game is scheduled for Sunday night, Sept. 6, at Nissan Stadium.

Ole Miss enters the season under the leadership of Pete Golding, who took over following Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU. The Rebels enter after a 13-2 campaign that included a appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals, featuring a backfield led by quarterback Trinidad Chambliss—a top Heisman candidate—and running back Kewan Lacy. Louisville, led by Jeff Brohm, enters the contest as a notable underdog, with some analysts suggesting they could cover a spread of 6.5 points.

Other primetime games include No. 11 LSU hosting Clemson and No. 19 SMU visiting Florida State. In the Top 25, No. 4 Notre Dame is scheduled to play Wisconsin at Lambeau Field, while No. 2 Oregon faces Boise State. Beyond the major conferences, the Pac-12 returns with a full slate of eight teams, including matchups such as Fresno State at USC and Washington State at Washington. In the Big Ten, the season features opening games for Minnesota, Rutgers, and Illinois.

Entities

Ole Miss · Louisville · Pete Golding · Nissan Stadium · College Football Playoff

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Ole Miss and Louisville face off in Top 25 Week 1 matchup

    No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 24 Louisville face off in a marquee Week 1 college football matchup at Nissan Stadium in Nashville.

  2. 9 days ago

    [SPORTS] 24 sources
    College football Week 1 features Ole Miss vs. Louisville

    The 2026 college football season kicks off with a marquee Week 1 matchup between No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 24 Louisville in Nashville, alongside various other Top 25 matchups across the country.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    College football enters 2026 season with high roster turnover

    College football returns for the 2026 season with significant roster changes, key Week 1 matchups, and early scouting reports on 2027 NFL Draft prospects like Jeremiah Smith.

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This summary has been updated 6 times: see revision history