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Few season openers in college football history carry the magnitude, mystique, or media frenzy of Monday night’s primetime clash between the North Carolina Tar Heels and the TCU Horned Frogs. For most programs, it would be an early test, a tone-setter for the season ahead. For North Carolina, it marks the beginning of the Bill Belichick era—perhaps the most audacious coaching hire in the modern history of the sport. After parting ways with the New England Patriots in early 2024, Belichick spent the year without a coaching post for the first time in over two decades. When he resurfaced—accepting the head coaching job at UNC—it sent shockwaves across both college and pro landscapes. The Tar Heels, historically more known for

The 2025 college football season launches with a marquee matchup between the No. 13 South Carolina Gamecocks and the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Aflac Kickoff Game on August 31 in Atlanta’s Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. This contest transcends typical season openers—it’s a collision of narrative arcs with playoff implications, personal stories, and conference pride all rolled into one. South Carolina enters the season with renewed optimism. Last year, the Gamecocks flirted with their first-ever College Football Playoff berth, closing strong with six straight wins including four over ranked opponents. They ultimately landed 15th in the final CFP poll—so close yet so far from history. This year, expectations are higher. Key contributors return, including standout quarterback LaNorris Sellers, and they now stand at

In a matchup of teams looking to bounce back from subpar seasons, the Virginia Cavaliers will host the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Saturday night. Both teams will feature new quarterbacks: Chandler Morris for Virginia and MJ Morris for Coastal Carolina. With both squads eager to start the season strong, this promises to be an exciting opener in Charlottesville. Oddsmakers have Virginia as a -6 favorite, with the total set at 56. Chandler Morris lives up to expectations in his first start for the Cavaliers. Morris, a transfer from North Texas, brings leadership and experience to the quarterback position, which will be vital for Virginia’s success. Virginia also benefits from continuity with the coaching staff, having kept the same group from

The BYU Cougars will debut true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier in the season opener against Portland State at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday. Bachmeier, who transferred from Stanford, will be the first true freshman QB to start a season opener for the Cougars. Portland State, coming off a rough 42-0 loss to Tarleton State, faces a daunting challenge in Provo. Oddsmakers list BYU as heavy favorites at -27, with the total set at 54. They give Bear Bachmeier the support he needs in his debut. The freshman QB has impressed during fall camp, earning the starting job after Jake Retzlaff’s transfer to Tulane. With top returning players like receiver Chase Roberts (52 catches for 854 yards, 4 TDs) and running