2025 College Football Week 1: How to Watch Online from Anywhere

College football officially returns with Week 1 on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. While Week 0 provided a small appetizer, this Thursday slate delivers the full-course meal: 17 games featuring ranked programs, powerhouse schools, and the first steps in the 2025–26 journey.

WATCH: NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 1

The highlight? No. 25 Boise State, the only ranked team in action, begins life after Ashton Jeanty against Alex Golesh and South Florida. Meanwhile, Rutgers, NC State, UCF, Missouri, Duke, Oklahoma State, and Wisconsin all take the field in what promises to be an action-packed opening night.

Fans don’t need cable or multiple apps to watch every snap — thanks to Arenacast, you can stream all FBS and FCS games in one place, worldwide.

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How to Watch Week 1 College Football Games Online

• TV Channels: ESPN, FS1, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, ACC Network

• Streaming Platform: Arenacast

Why Choose Arenacast?

Unlike juggling ESPN+, FOX apps, and multiple subscriptions, Arenacast covers everything — both FBS and FCS,High

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  • Week Pass: $4.99 for 7 days

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  • Tournament Pass: $99.99 for full season coverage

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Thursday, Aug. 28 College Football Week 1 Schedule

Here’s the complete Thursday lineup, including kickoff times, TV details, and streaming options:

WATCH: NCAA COLLEGE FOOTBALL 2025

• No. 25 Boise State at South Florida | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Ohio at Rutgers | 6 p.m. | Big Ten Network (Arenacast)

• Lafayette at Bowling Green | 6 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• East Carolina at NC State | 7 p.m. | ACC Network (Arenacast)

• Jacksonville State at UCF | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Delaware State at Delaware | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Saint Francis at UL Monroe | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Wyoming at Akron | 7 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Central Arkansas at Missouri | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network (Arenacast)

• Elon at Duke | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• UT Martin at Oklahoma State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Buffalo at Minnesota | 8 p.m. | FS1 (Arenacast)

• Stephen F. Austin at Houston | 8 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Alabama State at UAB | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Nebraska vs. Cincinnati* | 9 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)

• Miami (Ohio) at Wisconsin | 9 p.m. | Big Ten Network (Arenacast)

• Stony Brook at San Diego State | 10 p.m. | ESPN (Arenacast)