College football is back… at least for some teams. The day began with North Carolina edging out TCU with a 15-10 victory in Dublin, Ireland. There were only two touchdowns in the defensive affair and both came in the first half of a wet and sloppy first game. But after a disappointing 4-8 campaign in Bill Belichick’s first college football season a year ago, the Tar Heels are sure to get a win any way they can get it. 14 USC left no doubt in its season opener against San Jose State. Jayden Maiava accounted for three touchdowns and 286 passing yards before USC took its foot off the gas late. In ACC play, Virginia impressed in a dominant win over NC State. New Cavs quarterback Beau Pribula did it with his feet and his arm, rushing for 110 yards and throwing for another 155 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-8 victory. Florida State began its season with a nervous victory over New Mexico State. Saturday’s slate concluded with Memphis beating UNLV 27-21 in a thriller. Charles Huff won his debut as the Tigers’ new head coach, while the Rebels suffer a setback to begin a season that began with high hopes. Here’s how Week 0 played out Live coverage has ended 114 updates Saturday, August 29, 2026 03:50 pm UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Sunday, August 30, 2026 05:39 am M. UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Well, that was quick. UNLV quarterback Jackson Arnold took sacks on second and third downs and failed to convert a fourth-and-26. Memphis holds on for victory in Charles Huff’s debut as head coach. Sunday, August 30, 2026 05:36 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Rebels get the defensive stop they needed and Memphis clears it. UNLV’s offense takes control with 59 seconds and no timeouts, trailing by 6. Here we go. Sunday, August 30, 2026 05:30 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff We’re at the 2-minute timeout and Memphis has the ball with the lead on 2nd and 7. UNLV has one timeout left, so another first down will almost end this one. Sunday, August 30, 2026 05:19 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Rebels took it to the red zone, but QB Jackson Arnold was sacked by Jaden McKinney and Taylor Burton on 4th and 7. The Tigers take control, still leading 27-21, with 6:01 left. 2026 05:02 AM UTCYahoo Sports Staff The Tigers continue to move the ball well, but settled for two straight kicks. Either way, they extend the lead at the beginning of the fourth quarter. Memphis 27, UNLV 21 Sunday, August 30, 2026 04:48 a.m. UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Tigers lead for the first time all night when Philippe LaForge kicks in a 31-yard kick late in the third quarter. Memphis 24, UNLV 21 Sunday, August 30, 2026 04:26 AM UTCYahoo Sports Staff These teams can’t stop scoring. It took the Tigers three plays to get 57 yards to the house. Jaylin Carter breaks free for a 36-yard touchdown run to cap the game. What a start to the third quarter. Memphis 21, UNLV 21 Sunday, August 30, 2026 04:21 a.m. UTC Yahoo Sports Staff UNLV quarterback Jackson Arnold continues to throw, this time finding Kayden McGee for a 22-yard touchdown strike. This game has really picked up pace after a slow start. UNLV 21, Memphis 14 Sun, Aug 30, 2026 04:19 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Marcus Stokes throws a 48-yard touchdown pass to Stonka Burnside to start the second half. Memphis 14, UNLV Sun 14, 30 Aug 2026 03:56 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Arnold, a transfer from Auburn, is looking good so far in his first game with the Rebels. He is 17-for-21 with 203 yards and a touchdown pass, while also rushing for 40 yards and a score. Sunday, August 30, 2026 03:43 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff The Rebels forced and recovered a Memphis fumble with less than 2 minutes left in the half, but were unable to capitalize when Ramon Villela missed a 32-yard strike. Kick when the halftime clock expires. UNLV 14, Memphis 7 Sunday, August 30, 2026 03:31 a.m. UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Quarterback Jackson Arnold takes it himself for a 6-yard touchdown run. The rebels regain leadership. UNLV 14, Memphis 7 Sunday, August 30, 2026 03:17 am UTC Yahoo Sports StaffMarcus Stokes throws it to TE Hunter Tipton, who falls into the end zone to tie it. Memphis 7, UNLV 7 Sunday, August 30, 2026 03:09 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Jackson Arnold drops it in a bucket to Tavian McNair for a 38-yard touchdown toss. The rebels attack first to end the stalemate. UNLV 7, Memphis 0 Sunday, August 30, 2026 02:59 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff So far, UNLV and Memphis have had three drives each and all have resulted in punts. No score so far in the second quarter. Sunday, August 30, 2026 02:46 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff Tavita Pritchard wins her debut as Stanford head coach in a wild game in which the Cardinal blew a 16-point lead but then came back and took the lead anyway. Sun, Aug 30, 2026 02:42 am UTC Yahoo Sports Staff How the momentum has changed in this game. lead, but Hawaii quarterback Micah Alejado fumbled and Stanford’s Tevarua Tafiti is there to pick it up and run for the 31-yard touchdown. It looks like Stanford is going to survive after all. Stanford 37, Hawaii 27 | 1:12 to playSun, August 30, 2026 02:36 am UTCYahoo Sports StaffMicah Ford enters the end zone from 2 yards out for his third TD of the game and the Cardinal are back in front with less than 2 minutes left.Stanford 30, Hawaii 27 | 1:41 to playSun, August 30, 2026 02:30 am UTCYahoo Sports StaffStanford has the ball at the Hawaii 11-yard line in the 2-minute timeout. Can the Cardinal salvage this after blowing a huge lead?
