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College Football 2027 Countdown
Thursday, August 26, 2027 · Time not confirmed
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The 2027 FBS college football season features a full slate of regular-season matchups across major athletic conferences, culminating in the 12-team College Football Playoff structure. Opening-week action includes international fixtures such as the Aer Lingus College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, where the Wisconsin Badgers take on the Pittsburgh Panthers.
Postseason play for the 2027-28 playoff cycle begins with on-campus first-round games scheduled for December 18 and 19, 2027. The quarterfinal stage kicks off with the Sugar Bowl on December 31, 2027, followed by the Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Rose Bowl on January 1, 2028. Playoff semifinal games are set for the Orange Bowl on January 13, 2028, and the Cotton Bowl on January 14, 2028.
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Broadcasting rights for the season are divided among multiple networks and platforms. Games are scheduled to air across ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, The CW, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, FS2, NBC, SEC Network, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with streaming coverage on Peacock, Paramount+, and HBO Max.
Frequently asked questions
- When does College Football 2027 start?
- College Football 2027 is scheduled for Thursday, August 26, 2027.
- Which teams are playing in the 2027 Dublin kickoff game?
- The Wisconsin Badgers and Pittsburgh Panthers are scheduled to play at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
- When do the 2027-28 College Football Playoff games take place?
- First-round games take place on December 18 and 19, 2027. Quarterfinals are played on December 31, 2027, and January 1, 2028, followed by the semifinals on January 13 and 14, 2028.
Last updated: 9/1/2026
