2026 College Football Week 1 Preview | Clemson Tigers Football News

College football explodes back into action with a stacked Week 1, kicking off Thursday, September 3rd and wrapping Monday, September 7th. The marquee showdown? Clemson vs. LSU in sold-out Death Valley under the lights on Saturday, September 5th — Clemson’s first-ever night game in Baton Rouge. But don’t sleep on the rest: Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, Ole Miss vs. Louisville in Nashville, Boise State at Oregon, Colorado at Georgia Tech, and SMU at Florida State on Monday night all deliver high-stakes drama. With the expanded playoff looming, every game matters — especially as top-ranked teams like Ohio State, Texas, Notre Dame, Georgia, and Alabama clash early. QBs Arch Manning and Julian Sayin, plus stars like Jeremiah Smith and Leonard Moore, are primed to shine. This is playoff intensity from Day One — the championship race officially begins now. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f43cfea028a5e823