Saturday, August 29, 2026: the day's slate
2 events on the fan calendar this day.
NCAA
North Carolina at TCU, Aviva Stadium, Dublin (Aer Lingus College Football Classic)
The North Carolina Tar Heels (ACC) meet the TCU Horned Frogs (Big 12) at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, in the 2026 Aer Lingus College Football Classic, with kickoff listed at 4:00 PM UTC. ESPN lists both teams at 0-0 to open the season. The shirt: A neutral-site season opener abroad is a merch moment of its own, putting Carolina blue against TCU purple in front of an international crowd.
NCAA
San Jose State at USC, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
The San Jose State Spartans open the season at the USC Trojans in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, with kickoff listed at 3:00 PM PT on NBC. ESPN lists both teams at 0-0 to start the year. The shirt: A home season opener at the Coliseum puts USC's cardinal and gold, one of college football's most iconic looks, on display for a full crowd.