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College Football Week 1: Top Teams Battle Sunday
6 Sep
Summary
- Four ranked teams compete in a Sunday college football tripleheader.
- Key matchups include Washington State vs. No. 17 Washington.
- No. 4 Notre Dame faces Wisconsin at historic Lambeau Field.
College football's opening week concludes with a trio of high-stakes non-conference games on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The slate features four ranked teams, promising exciting matchups and potential College Football Playoff implications.
The afternoon begins with the Pac-12 rivalry game as Washington State visits No. 17 Washington in Seattle at 4:00 p.m. ET. The Huskies will aim for a strong home opening statement against their in-state rivals.
Prime time features a doubleheader at 7:30 p.m. ET. At the iconic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin takes on Marcus Freeman's highly touted No. 4 Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Simultaneously, No. 24 Louisville faces a tough test against No. 9 Ole Miss in Nashville at Nissan Stadium.
The Week 1 festivities extend into Monday night with a standalone conference matchup between SMU and Florida State.
