After an exciting Week 0 appetizer, the college football season finally kicks into gear Thursday night as Week 1 begins.
Boise State, looking to build off last year's berth in the College Football Playoff, has the spotlight as the only ranked team in action Thursday. We'll get our first glimpse at the Broncos without star running back Ashton Jeanty, as Boise State hits the road for a true road game against South Florida.
Then, former five-star quarterback Dylan Raiola begins his second year as the man in Lincoln, as Nebraska takes on Cincinnati at Arrowhead Stadium — the home of the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs. It's a big year ahead for Matt Rhule's program, which won seven games last season for the first time since 2016.
A few other Big Ten programs eyeing improvement also spring into action. Luke Fickell begins his third year with Wisconsin against Miami (OH), while Greg Schiano and Rutgers take on Ohio.
The Sporting News has everything you need to know about watching Thursday's slate of college football.
College football schedule today
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| USF vs. No. 25 Boise State | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Rutgers vs. Ohio | 6 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Bowling Green vs. Lafayette | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| NC State vs. East Carolina | 7 p.m. | ACC Network, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| UCF vs. Jacksonville State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Delaware vs. Delaware State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Louisiana-Monroe vs. St. Francis (PA) | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Akron vs. Wyoming | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Missouri vs. Central Arkansas | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Duke vs. Elon | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Oklahoma State vs. Tennessee-Martin | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Minnesota vs. Buffalo | 8 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Houston vs. Stephen F. Austin | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| UAB vs. Alabama St. | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Cincinnati vs. Nebraska | 9 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo, ESPN+ |
| Wisconsin vs. Miami-Ohio | 9 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| San Diego State vs. Stony Brook | 10 p.m. | — |
How to watch college football today: TV channel, live stream
Five different networks will air live college football games on Thursday night, including ESPN.
Viewers can stream all of those games live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Several games are also available to be streamed exclusively on ESPN+.
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