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The 2024 college football season is here. Sort of.
The season doesn’t officially start until Thursday, August 29, but we don’t have to wait until then to see the first real games of the season. Saturday’s schedule includes four games involving six FBS teams. Here’s a look at what’s coming up for the first unofficial weekend of the season.
Noon ET, ESPN: No. 10 Florida State (-10.5) vs. Georgia Tech
The game will kick off with an ACC matchup between the Seminoles and the Yellow Jackets in Ireland. This game is our first chance to see DJ Uiagalelei at Florida State. The former Clemson and Oregon State quarterback is playing his final season of college football in Tallahassee as the Seminoles look to make the College Football Playoff this season after being snubbed a year ago.
8 p.m. ET, CBS Sports Network: SMU (-24.5) at Nevada
Don’t be surprised if SMU is a contender in its first season in the ACC. Quarterback Preston Stone was one of the most productive passers in the country last season and could have a field day against the Wolf Pack. Jeff Choate was hired at Nevada after the team had back-to-back 2-10 seasons. This is a team that has had a lot of turnover since Jay Norvell left for Colorado State after the 2021 season.
Full program:
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Florida State vs. Georgia Tech (in Dublin, Ireland) | 12:00 p.m. ET | ESPN
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McNeese at Tarleton State | 3:30 pm ET | ESPNU
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Montana State at New Mexico | 4:00 p.m. ET | FS1
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North Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State | 7:00 pm Eastern Time | ESPN
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Florida A&M vs. Norfolk State | 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time | ABC
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SMU at Nevada | 8 p.m. ET | CBSSN
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Delaware State at Hawaii | 11:59 p.m. ET | Spectrum Sports PPV
