College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 0, 2026: Computer backs Virginia, New Mexico State
College football season kicks off with Week 0, sparking a flurry of predictions and rankings.
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Sources (9)
- College football's Week 0, Week 1 schedule gives us plenty to get excited about Channel 3000 · 4h ago
- It's Officially Week Zero!! Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Week 0 what to watch: UNC looks for revenge against TCU, NC State-Virginia open with ACC matchup Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- 8 Hot Takes for the 2026 College Football Season Bleacher Report · 1d ago
- 2026 College Football Rankings Top 25 - Week 0: Expert picks, analysis, projections including LSU and Indiana NBC Sports · 1d ago
- College football is back! Here's the Week 0 full schedule USA Today · 1d ago
- College Football Week 0 Schedule, Predictions & Scoreboard Yahoo Sports · 1d ago
- Ranking Week 0 games on the college football schedule: From UNC vs. TCU to USC, Florida State openers CBS Sports · 1d ago
- College football odds, picks, predictions for Week 0, 2026: Computer backs Virginia, New Mexico State CBS Sports · 1d ago
The brief
The 2026 college football season begins with Week 0, generating significant buzz and analysis. The schedule for Week 0 has been released, featuring key matchups that have drawn attention from experts and fans alike. CBS Sports has ranked the Week 0 games, noting standout openers such as UNC vs.
TCU and the debuts of USC and Florida State. CBS Sports also published computer-generated odds, picks, and predictions for Week 0, with Virginia and New Mexico State receiving notable backing. NBC Sports has released its Top 25 rankings for Week 0, including projections for LSU and Indiana.
Yahoo Sports has provided a comprehensive schedule, predictions, and scoreboard for the week.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 21h ago.
Quick answers
What teams are playing in Week 0 of the 2026 college football season?
The Week 0 schedule includes matchups such as UNC vs. TCU, as well as the openers for USC and Florida State.
Which teams have received notable backing for Week 0?
According to CBS Sports, Virginia and New Mexico State have been backed by computer-generated predictions.
Where can I find the full schedule for Week 0?
USA Today and Yahoo Sports have published the full schedule for Week 0.
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