VMI at Virginia Tech on Saturday, September 5: kickoff time, TV channel, streaming, the line and our prediction for James Franklin’s first game as Hokies head coach at Lane Stadium.
Texas A&M opens at Kyle Field against Missouri State, live on ESPN. Kickoff time, TV and streaming.
Florida opens at home against in-state Florida Atlantic under the lights at The Swamp. Kickoff time, TV and streaming.
Arkansas opens at home against North Alabama on SEC Network. Kickoff time, TV, streaming — and the visitors arrive already 1-0.
Iowa opens at home against Northern Illinois, live on Big Ten Network. Kickoff time, TV, streaming — and why NIU has form in these games.
Washington State vs. Washington kicks off Sunday, September 6 at 4 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from Husky Stadium in Seattle, with Washington about a 93 percent favorite in the Apple Cup.
The last game of opening week: SMU at Florida State on Labor Day Monday, live on ESPN. Kickoff time, TV and streaming.
Louisville vs. Ole Miss kicks off Sunday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC from Nissan Stadium in Nashville, with Ole Miss a 6.5 point favorite in the only ranked vs. ranked game of Week 1.
Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame kicks off Sunday, September 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock from Lambeau Field, with Notre Dame favored by about 20.5 in the 13th Shamrock Series game.
The nightcap of opening Saturday: UCLA at Cal, 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Kickoff time, TV and streaming for the last game standing.