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What is “Week 0?” Is it a lost Michael Crichton book? A code name for some classified intergalactic project? A flash diet popular in the early 2000s? As it turns out, none of the above — it’s the official launch of college football season, stretching from Dublin Bay to O’ahu island shores. That’s a goofy name for the weekend kickoff, but hey, we’re getting Iowa State-Kansas State as “Two Gallants” in a Dubliners’ “Farmageddon.”

The 2025 campaign begins with two ranked Big 12 teams staging their rivalry game overseas. Here’s a quick look at Saturday’s slate, ordered by entertainment potential and national intrigue. We’ve included the five games involving FBS teams and the MEAC/SWAC headliner on ABC (but there are a few other FCS matchups on ESPN/ESPN2).

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CBS, ABC and Fox are available for free over the air. CBS network broadcasts can also be streamed on Paramount+. Fox network broadcasts can also be streamed on Fox One. ESPN network broadcasts can also be streamed on ESPN Unlimited.