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College Football Kicks Off With Major Upsets!
4 Sep
Summary
- UMass secured a rare Power Four conference win against Rutgers.
- Colorado achieved victory via a dramatic walk-off blocked field goal.
- Preseason ranked teams Missouri and Utah had dominant season openers.
The 2026 college football season commenced on Thursday, September 3rd, two days earlier than most teams' scheduled openers. This extended Week 1, spanning from September 3rd to September 7th, offered a marathon of games for enthusiasts eager for the new season.
Early matchups featured notable results, including UMass achieving a historic upset against Rutgers, marking their first win over a Power Four conference opponent since their 2012 FBS transition. Colorado also provided a dramatic moment, securing a victory against Georgia Tech with a last-second blocked field goal.
Several preseason-ranked teams began their campaigns successfully. No. 25 Missouri handily defeated Arkansas-Pine Bluff, and No. 21 Utah dominated Idaho. Other significant wins included UCF's high-scoring performance against Bethune-Cookman and Wake Forest's victory over Akron.
