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College football season commencement

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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~~ Golding, who took over following Lane Kiffin’s move to LSU. The Rebels enter after a ~~13-win campaign,~~ 13-2 campaign that included a appearance in the College Football Playoff semifinals, featuring a backfield led by quarterback Trinidad ~~Chambliss and~~ Chambliss—a top Heisman candidate—and running back Kewan Lacy. Louisville, led by Jeff Brohm, enters the contest as a notable underdog, with ~~high expectations.~~ 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. Individual storylines are emerging as teams begin their pursuit of the College Football Playoff. Notre Dame sophomore quarterback CJ Carr enters the season as a Heisman Trophy favorite. Additionally, early scouting for the 2027 NFL Draft has highlighted several prospects, including Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith, Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore, Miami’s Darien Mensa, and Oregon’s A’Mauri Washington.

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