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College football season is finally upon us. Here's how to watch Week 1's biggest games, including tonight's Oregon-Auburn showdown, along with viewing information and notes for each Top 25 game. We'll highlight the best of our experts' picks, betting tips and important stuff like … a bacon vending machine at Ohio State.
Here's everything you need to get ready for a full day of action:
Jump to: Top 25 games | The latest from Week 1
Saturday's best
Honoring a legend
Kentucky paid tribute to one of the most popular players in school, Jared Lorenzen, who died in July.
Kentucky's band formed a 22 to honor Jared Lorenzen. pic.twitter.com/WxXPoceltS
– SEC Network (@SECNetwork) August 31, 2019
"OH PORK," it says
We know what you're going to be about, but I just wanted to type the words "Ohio Pork Council" and "bacon vending machine."
The Ohio Pork Council invites Buckeye fans to visit the Bacon Vending Machine, located near the 37A section in the south stands, at tomorrow's game against Florida Atlantic and each home game for the remainder of the season. @OhioPork#Baconhttps://t.co/6iVvUiJ58P pic.twitter.com/yFuG710EMc
– NationalHogFarmer (@NHF_Magazine) August 30, 2019
Game winner? Check. Scholarship? Check. All-time school legend? Check.
Solid first game for Nevada kicker Brandon Talton on Friday night. The freshman nailed a 56-yarder with no time left – the longest game-winning FG by a freshman kicker as expired over the last 15 seasons – to lead the Wolf Pack to a 34-31 victory over Purdue.
It's a good night for @ btalton111.#BattleBorn // #NevadaGrit pic.twitter.com/0IezKayVJs
– Nevada Football (@NevadaFootball) August 31, 2019
Shiny objects update
Sideline accoutrements are all rage, of course. Let's check in on some week 1 celebrations.
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Louisiana QB Lewis Levi connects with Nick Ralston for an 11-yard touchdown pass and Lewis celebrates with a cane.
Mississippi State has a new "StarkVegas" chain.
.@HailStateFB has some new bling ? pic.twitter.com/NHgRfXpzFm
– SEC Network (@SECNetwork) August 31, 2019
Morehead State stays sturdy and upright.
Morehead State has a "Turnover Cane"
Oh how we missed you, college football. pic.twitter.com/nXPPS02LWh
– ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) August 30, 2019
Nevada keeps things dry.
.@NevadaFootball tail the TURNOVER TOWEL pic.twitter.com/jdyako6rVE
– CBS Sports Network (@CBSSportsNet) August 31, 2019
When Rutgers was No. 1
Rutgers, who hosted the first college football game (against Princeton, on Nov. 6, 1869) is wearing long-sleeve uniforms as a throwback.
Where college football was born. Embracing our roots in these long sleeve uniforms @adidasFballUS. # ????????????? x #AdidasFootball pic.twitter.com/7071OrwWXN
– The Birthplace (@RFootball) August 29, 2019
Different type of throwback
Duke used to create-a-uniform style of EA Sports' dearly departed NCAA Football video game series to reveal its uniform combination for Saturday's game against Alabama.
??? 19 drops this Saturday ?
❄️❄️❄️ Week 1️⃣ Threads ❄️❄️❄️@DukeFBEquipment | #GoDuke pic.twitter.com/oiaby0qI4i
– Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) August 29, 2019
The latest: Injury updates and news
1:12
Players from Auburn and Oregon hype up their Week 1 matchup at AT & T Stadium.
Top 25 games
Check back here during the day for the latest results and quick steps from Week 1 in order by kickoff time; all times ET; short lines of Caesars Sportsbook):
Florida Atlantic at No. 5 Ohio State
Time: Noon
How to watch: Fox
line: Ohio State -27.5
And our best line: Florida Atlantic has never beaten an AP-rated opponent, going 0-20 and losing by an average of 34 points per game.
Northern Iowa at No. 21 Iowa State
Time: Noon
How to watch: Fox Sports 1
line: No line
And our best line: Brock Purdy took over last October 13th, and the Cyclones went 6-2 the remainder of the season.
South Alabama at No. 24 Nebraska
Time: Noon
How to watch: ESPN and ESPN App
line: Nebraska -36.5
And our best line: Huskers QB Adrian Martinez currently has 10-1 odds to win the Heisman Trophy, trailing only Trevor Lawrence, Tua Tagovailoa and Jalen Hurts.
Eastern Washington at No. 13 Washington
Time: 3 p.m.
How to watch: Pac-12 Network
line: No line
And our best line: Georgia transfer Jacob Eason (13 career starts, 16 TDs / 8 INTs) takes over for a quarterback for Washington after the graduation of Jake Browning.
Duke vs. No. 2 Alabama (in Atlanta)
Time: 3:30 p.m.
How to watch: ABC and ESPN App
line: Alabama -33.5
And our best line: The Crimson Tide Look to Extend Their FBS-record 82-game winning streak against unranked opponents.
Idaho at No. 15 Penn State
Time: 3:30 p.m.
How to watch: Big Ten Network
line: No line
And our best line: FPI gives Penn State 99% chance to win; Idaho has lost 39 straight to teams in the AP Top 25.
Northwestern at No. 25 Stanford
Time: 4 p.m.
How to watch: Fox
line: Stanford -6.5
And our best line: Last season, Stanford averaged 107.9 yards per game, which ranked 122nd in the FBS. Northwestern allowed 129.6 yards per game last season, fourth-smallest in the Big Ten.
No. 22 Syracuse at Liberty
Time: 6 p.m.
How to watch: ESPN + and ESPN App
line: Syracuse -18
And our best line: Syracuse is ranked in the preseason Top 25 for the first time since 1998. New Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze has been hospitalized during the fall of the day.
No. 3 Georgia at Vanderbilt
Time: 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: ESPN and ESPN App
line: Georgia -22.5
And our best line: Jake Fromm threw 30 touchdown passes last season, third-most in Georgia history (Aaron Murray had 36 in 2012 and 35 in 2011), but he loses his last five receivers from last season.
Georgia Southern at No. 6 LSU
Time: 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: SEC Network and ESPN App
line: LSU -27.5
And our best line: LSU, which finished 10-3 last season, is the only SEC team returning at least 8 starters on both offense and defense.
Middle Tennessee at No. 7 Michigan
Time: 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: Big Ten Network
line: Michigan -34.5
And our best line: Josh Gattis, Josh Gattis.
No. 11 Oregon vs. No. 16 Auburn (in Arlington, Texas)
Time: 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: ABC and ESPN App
line: Auburn -4
And our best line: Auburn, who struggled on offense last season, is starting Bo Nix, the first true freshman to start at the Tigers since 1946. Oregon returns 10 offensive starters, including QB Justin Herbert, the potential No. 1 overall NFL draft pick next year .
Miami (Ohio) at No. 20 Iowa
Time: 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: Fox Sports 1
line: Iowa -21.5
And our best line: Iowa defensive end A.J. Epenesa had 10.5 sacks last season (for the Big Ten) despite averaging fewer than 30 snaps per game.
Louisiana Tech at No. 10 Texas
Time: 8 p.m.
How to watch: Longhorn Network and ESPN App
line: Texas -19.5
And our best line: Texas comes in with its highest preseason ranking in the No. 5 in 2010, but has replaced six starters on offense and eight on defense.
New Mexico State at Washington State
Time: 10 p.m.
How to watch: Pac-12 Network
line: Washington State -31.5
And our best line: Washington State is coming off the first 11-win season in school history. The Cougars have not achieved double-digit victories in consecutive seasons since 2001 through 2003.
Sunday: Houston at No. 4 Oklahoma
Time: 7:30 p.m.
How to watch: ABC and ESPN App
line: Oklahoma -23
And our best line: Jalen Hurts Arrive from Alabama to take the reins of Lincoln Riley's prolific OR offense. Houston's Eriq King was responsible for 50 touchdowns last season, behind only Oklahoma's Murray Kyler and Ohio State's Dwayne Haskins (54 each).
Monday: No. 9 Our Lady at Louisville
Time: 8 p.m.
How to watch: ESPN and ESPN App
line: Our Lady -19
And our best line: Notre Dame, with its highest preseason ranking since 2006, faces Louisville team that went 2-10 before firing Bobby Petrino and hiring Appalachian State coach Scott Satterfield.
No. 1 Clemson 52, Georgia Tech 14 (Thursday)
It would be easy to criticize Trevor Lawrence's performance performance (2 INTs in 23 attempts) but the Tigers are not worried about their QB long-term. More encouraging was the performance of the defensive line, which was a legitimate question of entering the opener and looked good, coming away with two sacks while showcasing some depth that will be needed next week against Kellen Mond and Texas A & M. – David M. Hale
No. 8 Florida 24, Miami 20 (Aug. 24)
The Gators put together one of the sloppier performances to open the season and were fortunate to beat Miami. But the real question is whether it's a product of the week or the future. Florida Felepe Franks, improve its run game and cut down on the turnovers. Defensively, tackling needs to get better, and so does safety play. – Andrea Adelson
No. 12 Texas A & M 41, Texas State 7 (Thursday)
A four-interception performance was a promising start for an Aggie secondary that was a frequent target of criticism all offseason. But the Week 2 test – vs. Trevor Lawrence and Clemson – will be much stronger than Texas State. Kellen Mond looks even better than he was a year ago, and that's huge. The biggest offensive question out of Week 1? Consistency and communication on the offensive line. That must improve when the Aggies face the nation's elite. – Sam Khan Jr.
No. 14 Utah 30, BYU 12 (Thursday)
It's time to start looking forward to Utah's trip to USC on Sept. 20. The Utes validated preseason hype, for now, in their 30-12 win against rival BYU and have what should be two easy home games (Northern Illinois and Idaho State) before heading to a place where they are winless in eight tries dating back to 1925. RB Zack Moss has a real shot to lead the nation in rushing. – Kyle Bonagura
No. 17 UCF 62, Florida A & M 0 (Thursday)
The spotlight was on UCF's quarterbacks going on the opener against FAMU, and they were expected to be an overmatched opponent. Brandon Wimbush and Gabriel Dillon combined for five touchdown passes, and it would not be a surprise if they continue to split snaps. Of far greater importance was the Knights losing cornering Brandon Moore to a serious leg injury. Moore was hurt in the third quarter, with the game being one of the most veteran defensive players. – Adelson
No. 18 Michigan State 28, Tulsa 7 (Friday)
The Spartans' defense did not skip a beat from last season, wrestling against Tulsa's offense, holding them to minus-73 team rushing yards, fewest in school history and the second-fewest by a team in the past 20 seasons. Quarterback Brian Lewerke showed the promise he showed in his sophomore season and could make the Spartans a sleeper team to watch. – Tom VanHaaren
No. 19 Wisconsin 49, South Florida 0 (Friday)
The badgers had an unusual season in 2018 with injuries and bad luck. But with Jonathan Taylor, who averaged 10.2 yards per touch, the offense will be just fine with Jack Coan's new starting quarterback. The involvement of Taylor in the passing game – a career-high 48 receiving yards with two TD receptions – could be a good wrinkle for the offense and helps Coan in his adjustment going forward. – VanHaaren
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