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Ranking the Week 0 games: UNC-TCU, Memphis-UNLV and NC State-UVA
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Week 0 of college football features eight FBS games, including notable matchups from Southern California to Ireland, with several FCS honorable mentions as well.
- The top-ranked Week 0 game is North Carolina vs. TCU in Dublin, Ireland, spotlighting North Carolina’s struggles amid offseason turmoil and TCU’s hopeful repeat after a strong 2025 season.
- Other key games include Memphis at UNLV, a Group of 6 heavyweight clash with playoff implications, and NC State at Virginia, a game moved from Brazil to Charlottesville with ACC conference significance.
- USC hosts San Jose State with CFP aspirations and a revamped defense under Gary Patterson, while Florida State looks to start strong amid coaching pressure against New Mexico State.
- New FBS entrants like Sacramento State at Eastern Michigan and North Dakota State at Jacksonville State highlight the evolving landscape, with both teams adjusting to higher competition levels.
