College Football Week 1: Kiffin Makes LSU Debut, No. 24 Louisville-No. 9 Ole Miss only Top 25 Game
College football's College Football Playoff race officially begins as Lane Kiffin debuts with a transfer-heavy LSU roster against Clemson in the weekend’s sole Top 25 showdown.
- College football officially opens its season on Thursday, September 3, 2026, with a full schedule of Week 1 games as fans return for the race to the College Football Playoff.
- Clemson faces LSU on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET, featuring two programs seeking to recapture former glory where coach Kiffin unveils a new roster and Dabo Swinney strengthens his defense via the transfer portal.
- The only game featuring two Associated Press Top 25 teams pits Ole Miss against Louisville on Sunday at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee, the marquee matchup of Week 1.
- Analysts give Mississippi a 62% win probability against Louisville's 38%, while the Rebels enter as 6.5-point favorites according to BetMGM Sportsbook for the Sunday clash.
- Oregon hosts Boise State on Saturday, a rematch of their 2024 meeting decided by a late field goal, with the Ducks entering as 24.5-point favorites despite the Broncos returning experienced playmakers.
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