Season Opener: 2025 College Football Kicks Off on Saturday, August 23

The wait is over! Today marks the start of the 2025 college football season. Five games in “Week 0” are set to kick off worldwide.

At noon ET, No. 17 Kansas State faced No. 22 Iowa State in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium, marking the first live kickoff of the campaign. Later matchups include FBS vs. FCS and mid‐major showdowns:

Kickoff (ET) Matchup Venue Network
12:00 p.m. No. 17 Kansas State @ No. 22 Iowa State Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland ESPN
4:00 p.m. Idaho State @ UNLV Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV Mountain West Network
6:30 p.m. Fresno State @ Kansas David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS FOX
7:00 p.m. Sam Houston vs. Western Kentucky Houchens Industries–L.T. Smith Stadium, Bowling Green, KY CBS Sports Network
7:30 p.m. Stanford @ Hawaii Clarence T. C. Ching Athletics Complex, Honolulu, HI CBS

Fans all over the country are thrilled about today’s action. Live tackling is back, bringing high-stakes drama as teams aim for their first College Football Playoff spot this season.

The Week 0 schedule not only kicks off the season but also sets the stage for the big matchups in Week 1. It gives us a sneak peek at sleeper teams and breakout stars who might shine this year.

Broadcasters and sportsbooks are shining a light on today’s matchups. Fans are eager for a day filled with opening-week flair and unexpected twists. College football has returned! You can catch the action in Dublin or on top networks in the U.S.