Football

West Virginia opens at home against Coastal Carolina — on TNT and HBO Max, an unusual home for college football. Kickoff time and how to watch.

The defending national champions open at home on FOX, with Big Noon Kickoff broadcasting from Bloomington. Kickoff time, TV and streaming.

Alabama opens at home against East Carolina in Saturday’s noon window on ABC. Kickoff time, TV, and how to watch free over the air.

Missouri opens against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Thursday night, live on SEC Network. Kickoff, TV, streaming, and the visitors arrive already 1-0.

Illinois opens at home against UAB on Thursday night, live on Big Ten Network. Kickoff time, TV and streaming options.

Utah opens at home against Idaho on Thursday night, live on ESPNU. Kickoff time, TV, streaming, and why Idaho is a tougher FCS draw than most.

Oklahoma opens against UTEP on Friday night — but the game is streaming-only on SEC Network+. Kickoff time and how to actually watch it.

Toledo visits Spartan Stadium on Friday night, live on FS1. Kickoff time, TV, streaming, and why this MAC-versus-Big Ten opener is trickier than it looks.

Fresno State visits the Coliseum on Friday night, live on FOX. Kickoff time, TV, streaming, and why USC arrives already a game into its season.

Miami travels cross-country to Stanford on Friday night, live on ESPN. Kickoff time, TV, streaming, and why Stanford already has a game under its belt.