# Always College Football: College Football is BACK! North Carolina, TCU, USC & Florida State in action

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Podcast: [ESPN College Football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/espn-college-football-6401661)
Published: 2026-08-27T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

The college football season is finally here! McElroy goes in depth on the TCU vs North Carolina game in Ireland, the questions that will decide the Virginia/NC State game, and if the loser of Memphis vs UNLV will destroy playoff dreams. Plus, USC & Florida State are in action and North Dakota State plays their first game as an FBS team.  Everything you need to know about week 0 is right here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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