We made it, college football fans. Opening day for the 2025 season is here at last, meaning we finally have some actual games to watch.
It’s an abbreviated slate on Saturday, so there’s a good chance your favorite team isn’t taking the field yet on this so-called Week 0. But these games do actually count, and in a couple of cases they have conference implications as well. Think of it as a plate of tasty appetizers before next week’s main dish.
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Here’s what you need to know for Saturday, including matchups, game times, TV information and things to keep an eye on over the course of the day.
Time/TV: Noon ET, ESPN
