We open the 2026 season in Dublin, Ireland, where North Carolina faces TCU on Aug 29 at noon ET in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. That is our first FBS game and where our coverage begins: original video, on-the-ground reporting, and analysis that explains why, not just what. Kickoff in 51 days.
Matchup of the Week· Week 1
North Carolina
0-0
vs
TCU
0-0
12:00 PM ETESPNTCU -6.5Aviva Stadium · Dublin, Ireland
The opener we're coveringAer Lingus College Football Classic
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North Carolina
20 in · 31 out
TCU
12 in · 14 out
Also worth watching: WSU at WASH · BAY vs AUB
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