It may not be the flashiest of opening slates, but what Week 1 lacks in ranked matchups, it makes up for in breadth (and Lane Kiffin drama).

These are the college football games you need to watch this season.

College football is back. The 2026 season officially kicks off today, which marks Week 0 on the college football schedule. However, most of the top-ranked teams in the country don’t kick off until early September.

These are the Power 4 games with highest combined SP+ ratings and a projected scoring margin under eight points.