When does the 2025 college football season start? Week 0 games, storylines to know about opening weekend

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The 2025 college football season will kick off 150 days from now on Saturday, Aug. 23, as Week 0 action gets things underway. There are four matchups taking place on the opening weekend, headlined by the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin. 

Last season, Florida State’s miserable 2-10 campaign kicked off with a surprising loss to Georgia Tech, a matchup that had a major impact on both programs. SMU also started its run to the College Football Playoff in Week 0 with a win over Nevada. 

Here are the games to watch during the 2025 Week 0 slate, including a pivotal conference matchup and the debut of three new coaches. 

Iowa State vs. Kansas State (Ireland)

The Big 12 rivalry, affectionately dubbed “Farmageddon,” will take place in Dublin, Ireland, to kick off the 2025 season with the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Led by coaches Chris Klieman and Matt Campbell, the pair sit as perennial conference championship contenders with exciting young quarterbacks Rocco Becht and Avery Johnson. Iowa State has won four of the last five matchups, making this a pivotal game that could shake up the Big 12 title and CFP races. 

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Author : Shehan Jeyarajah

Publish date : 2025-03-26 17:51:00

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