Get ready for the 2024 college football season with a detailed breakdown of Week 0 and Week 1’s top 25 matchups, including schedules, rankings, and must-watch games. Stay ahead with our in-depth preview and make sure you don’t miss a single moment of the action!
The wait is over—college football is back, and the 2024 season is set to be a rollercoaster of emotions, upsets, and unforgettable moments.
As teams prepare to battle it out on the gridiron, fans are eagerly anticipating the electrifying matchups that will set the tone for the rest of the season.
With No. 10 Florida State kicking off against Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland, the stage is set for an international spectacle. But that’s just the beginning. Let’s dive into the top 25 games of Week 0 and Week 1, where the stakes couldn’t be higher.
Week 0 and Week 1 Schedule: Top 25 Matchups
To help you stay on top of all the action, here’s a detailed look at the must-watch games for the first two weeks of the season. Whether you’re following the reigning champions or rooting for an underdog, these games are bound to keep you on the edge of your seat.
| Date | Matchup | Time (ET) | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Aug. 24 | No. 10 Florida State vs. Georgia Tech (Dublin, Ireland) | 12 p.m. | ESPN |
| Thursday, Aug. 29 | No. 11 Missouri vs. Murray State | 8 p.m. | SEC Network |
| No. 12 Utah vs. Southern Utah | 9 p.m. | ESPN+ | |
| No. 22 Kansas vs. Lindenwood (Kansas City, Kansas) | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ | |
| No. 24 NC State vs. Western Carolina | 7 p.m. | ACC Network | |
| Friday, Aug. 30 | No. 16 Oklahoma vs. Temple | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, Aug. 31 | No. 1 Georgia vs. No. 14 Clemson (Atlanta, Georgia) | 12 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Ohio State vs. Akron | 3:30 p.m. | CBS | |
| No. 3 Oregon vs. Idaho | 7:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network | |
| No. 4 Texas vs. Colorado State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | |
| No. 5 Alabama vs. Western Kentucky | 7 p.m. | ESPN | |
| No. 6 Ole Miss vs. Furman | 7 p.m. | ESPN+/SECN+ | |
| No. 7 Notre Dame at No. 20 Texas A&M | 7:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ | |
| No. 8 Penn State at West Virginia | 12 p.m. | FOX | |
| No. 9 Michigan vs. Fresno State | 7:30 p.m. | NBC | |
| No. 15 Tennessee vs. Chattanooga | 12:45 p.m. | SEC Network | |
| No. 17 Oklahoma State vs. South Dakota State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | |
| No. 18 Kansas State vs. UT Martin | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | |
| No. 19 Miami (Fla.) at Florida | 3:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ | |
| No. 21 Arizona vs. New Mexico | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN | |
| No. 25 Iowa vs. Illinois State | 12 p.m. | Big Ten Network | |
| Sunday, Sept. 1 | No. 13 LSU vs. No. 23 USC (Las Vegas, Nevada) | 7:30 p.m. | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Monday, Sept. 2 | No. 10 Florida State vs. Boston College | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN/ACC Network |
Preseason Top 25 Rankings: Who to Watch
As teams gear up for the season, the preseason AP Top 25 Poll gives us a glimpse into which schools are expected to dominate. The battle for supremacy is fierce, with Georgia leading the pack, followed closely by Ohio State and Oregon. Here’s a breakdown of the rankings to keep an eye on as the season unfolds.
| Rank | School | Points | 2023 Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia (46) | 1532 | 13-1 |
| 2 | Ohio State (15) | 1490 | 11-2 |
| 3 | Oregon (1) | 1403 | 12-2 |
| 4 | Texas | 1386 | 12-2 |
| 5 | Alabama | 1260 | 12-2 |
| 6 | Ole Miss | 1189 | 11-2 |
| 7 | Notre Dame | 1122 | 10-3 |
| 8 | Penn State | 1060 | 10-3 |
| 9 | Michigan | 995 | 15-0 |
| 10 | Florida State | 971 | 13-1 |
| 11 | Missouri | 927 | 11-2 |
| 12 | Utah | 887 | 8-5 |
| 13 | LSU | 804 | 10-3 |
| 14 | Clemson | 689 | 9-4 |
| 15 | Tennessee | 629 | 9-4 |
| 16 | Oklahoma | 566 | 10-3 |
| 17 | Oklahoma State | 538 | 10-4 |
| 18 | Kansas State | 526 | 9-4 |
| 19 | Miami (FL) | 492 | 7-6 |
| 20 | Texas A&M | 292 | 7-6 |
| 21 | Arizona | 237 | 10-3 |
| 22 | Kansas | 231 | 9-4 |
| 23 | Southern California | 172 | 8-5 |
| 24 | NC State | 171 | 9-4 |
| 25 | Iowa | 140 | 10-4 |