The 8 College Football Games to Watch in Week 1

The college football season kicks off with several key matchups that could set the tone for the year. On Thursday, Boise State, ranked 25th, faces South Florida at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN, with Boise State aiming to secure a spot in the 'Non-4' playoff. Nebraska takes on Cincinnati later that evening at 9 p.m., also on ESPN. Nebraska hopes to make strides under Matt Rhule, while Cincinnati's explosive passing game poses a significant challenge.

On Friday, Georgia Tech visits Colorado at 8 p.m. on ESPN. The Yellow Jackets are known for their dynamic play, while Colorado, led by Coach Prime, looks to rebuild after significant roster changes.

Saturday features a marquee matchup with top-ranked Texas visiting third-ranked Ohio State at noon on FOX. This game is a rematch of last year's semifinals and marks the debut of Arch Manning as Texas's QB1. Later, ninth-ranked LSU faces fourth-ranked Clemson at 7:30 p