The 2024 college football season is set to start with an electrifying Week 1 lineup, kicking off on Thursday, August 29, and stretching over five days through Labor Day, Monday, September 2. With 131 games scheduled across both FBS and FCS, college football fans are in for a week filled with top-tier matchups, rivalries, and plenty of action across conferences.
Highlighted Matchups and Key Broadcasts
Thursday, August 29: The week begins with Rutgers facing Howard at 6 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. Fans can look forward to 30 additional games on Thursday night, including Colorado taking on North Dakota State at 8 p.m. ET on FS1.
Friday, August 30: The action continues with No. 16 Oklahoma hosting Temple at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN, followed by a late-night showdown as TCU battles Stanford at 10:30 p.m. ET, also on ESPN.
Saturday, August 31: Saturday’s slate brings several marquee matchups, headlined by No. 1 Georgia against No. 14 Clemson at noon ET in Atlanta on ABC. Later, Miami squares off against Florida at 3:30 p.m. ET, and Texas A&M faces Notre Dame in prime time at 7:30 p.m. ET, both games also on ABC.
Sunday, September 1: The Orange Blossom Classic takes the spotlight as North Carolina Central plays Alabama State at 3 p.m. ET on ESPN. Later that evening, LSU and USC clash in the Vegas Kickoff Classic at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
Monday, September 2: Week 1 wraps up with Florida State hosting Boston College at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, concluding a five-day run of non-stop college football.
Week 1’s Excitement Sets the Stage for the Season
This extended Week 1 schedule brings thrilling college football matchups across the nation, setting the tone for the entire season. Fans can expect to see high-stakes competition and emerging talent in one of the most anticipated season openers to date. For a complete breakdown of matchups by conference, visit FBSchedules for the full Week 1 schedule.
