Week 1 What to Watch: UNC looks for revenge against TCU, NC State-Virginia open with ACC matchup

Key Points:

• The 2026 college football season kicks off on August 29 with eight games, including North Carolina vs. TCU in Dublin, marking UNC coach Bill Belichick's second year aiming to improve on a 4-8 record.
• Key Week 1 matchups include No. 14 USC hosting San Jose State, NC State facing Virginia in an ACC clash, Florida State opening against New Mexico State, and Memphis debuting new coach Charles Huff against UNLV.
• UNC starts Billy Edwards Jr. at quarterback after overhauling their QB room, while TCU will rely on Harvard transfer Jaden Craig following Josh Hoover's departure.
• USC looks to replace top wide receivers Makai Lemon and Ja'Kobi Lane as Jayden Maiava returns at quarterback; San Jose State names transfer Luke Weaver as their starter.
• Florida State's Mike Norvell, under pressure after a 5-7 season, will start transfer QB Ashton Daniels against New Mexico State, while Memphis and UNLV both face quarterback uncertainties heading into their opener.