New Orleans, LA – College football is heating up as the 2025 season quickly approaches, and fans are already buzzing with excitement over the upcoming games. With teams starting their preparations, many eyes are on the schedule, which features an array of matches kicking off from August 23 to September 1.

The season will launch with an intriguing matchup between Kansas State and Iowa State at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN, right in Dublin, Ireland, marking an exciting international opener. Following that, fans can catch the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW) battling Nicholls at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN2.

Other noteworthy games that day include Idaho State at UNLV at 4 p.m. ET on the Mountain West Network, and Fresno State at Kansas at 6:30 p.m. ET on FOX. As the sun sets, viewers will want to tune in for Stanford’s showdown in Hawaii at 7:30 p.m. ET, alongside the MEAC/SWAC Challenge featuring North Carolina Central vs. Southern in Atlanta on ABC.

Looking ahead to the following weekend, August 28 promises more excitement with games like Boise State at South Florida and East Carolina at NC State, both starting at 7 p.m. ET. As schedules unfold, many transfers and new faces across teams will also play a pivotal role, possibly changing the landscape of competitions.

The busy schedule continues into August 29 with several key games including Auburn at Baylor and Georgia Tech at Colorado. Not to be left out, September 1 features a late-night matchup between TCU and North Carolina that fans are eagerly anticipating.

As the college football frenzy begins, fans can keep track of all games and changes in scheduling through various outlets, with a goal to support their teams on this thrilling journey. The adventure awaits as we gear up for another thrilling season of college football!