The college basketball season is now over, and many fans aren’t even aware that College World Series odds exist at a place like BetMGM.
That means the long summer sports horizon will begin to focus on the start of the next college football season – particularly after the NFL Draft concludes later this month.
When Does the 2026 College Football Season Begin?
The 2026 college football season will begin on Saturday, Aug. 29, when a handful of Week 0 games will serve as an appetizer for the year to come.Â
Roughly 10% of Division I FBS teams will participate in Week 0 this year. That includes Virginia, which played in the ACC championship last year, and North Dakota State, which is making its long-awaited FBS debut.Â
Week 1 games will take place on or near Sept. 5, which is Labor Day weekend.Â
Make sure to check out my college football national championship odds analysis as the offseason unfolds.
Bet on College Football at BetMGM
At BetMGM, you can bet on college football with updated college football lines, Same Game Parlays, college football live betting, and more.
The best online sports betting experiences are at the BetMGM sportsbook throughout the season.
Sign in to your account today — or, if you don’t have an account, sign up today with a sportsbook welcome bonus — to start betting. And don’t forget to check updated sportsbook bonuses and promos each day of the year.
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