
2026 College Football Season Opens with Global Showdown in Dublin
The 2026 FBS season begins on August 29 with eight games spread across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and more, highlighted by a Dublin classic and a week of expanding broadcast partnerships.
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The 2026 FBS season begins on August 29 with eight games spread across ESPN, NBC, CBS, Fox and more, highlighted by a Dublin classic and a week of expanding broadcast partnerships.

From Dublin's Aer Lingus College Football Classic to the MEAC/SWAC Challenge in Atlanta, ESPN's Week 0 schedule blends tradition with worldwide reach, featuring marquee games, commentator teams and a live Countdown preview.

On Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. ET, ACC Network’s Road Trip Special will spotlight Pitt Football, featuring interviews with Coach Pat Narduzzi, Director of Athletics Allen Greene and a roster of players, plus on‑site analysis from former quarterback Max Browne.

ESPN announces its 2026 college football broadcast roster, featuring returning analysts Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, new assignments, and expanded HBCU coverage, leading up to a championship game in Las Vegas

After the exits of Mark Jones and Dave Flemming, ESPN reveals its 2026 crew, highlighting the return of familiar faces and the arrival of new talent across its flagship and niche platforms

Madison Fitzpatrick’s appointment as ACC Network’s primetime college football sideline reporter brings a fresh face to the network’s flagship broadcast, joining veteran play‑by‑play voice Wes Durham and analyst Max Browne.
The ACC Network reveals its travel itinerary for the upcoming ACC Huddle series, highlighting new analyst Max Browne and a campus‑wide Road Trip special.

From the season‑opening clash with UCLA to the potential playoff‑contending showdown against SMU, Cal's 2026 slate offers a mix of historic rivalries, new coaching storylines and national spotlight moments.

ESPN announces a major overhaul of its college football commentary teams for 2026, replacing longtime faces with fresh duos and prompting a wave of fan commentary.

The upcoming 2026 season will see fresh pairings at the helm of the SEC Network and ACC Network, with veteran voices like Aaron Murray and Max Browne joining longtime play‑by‑play talent Wes Durham. Meanwhile, Jordan Rodgers departs for a broader ESPN role, and Chase Daniel steps into a high‑profile slot on SEC Nation.