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When Fresno State visits Kansas on Saturday to kick off the college football season, quarterback bloodlines are in the spotlight. Fresno State hands the offense to E.J. Warner, son of Hall of Famer Kurt Warner. Meanwhile, Kansas boasts Cole Ballard, backup to starter Jalon Daniels and son of Indianapolis Colts GM Chris Ballard. Warner won the Bulldogs’ starting job over Carson Conklin and Jayden Mandel in a tight battle. Head coach Matt Entz praised Warner’s experience but stressed the need to stay sharp. Looking for the best plays and predictions for Week 0? Visit our College Football Picks section now. “He’s got leadership and poise,” Entz said. “But we need daily competition — no comfort zones.” Warner, a senior transfer

The Stanford Cardinal are looking to kick off the 2025 season with a fresh start — literally. With veteran NFL coach Frank Reich taking the helm, Stanford heads to Honolulu for a Saturday opener against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, a team that’s also hoping to make waves this season. The matchup will be the 12th college football game played in Ireland since 1988, but for Stanford, the location matters less than the momentum they hope to build. Reich took over the Cardinal after the departure of Troy Taylor, who went 5-18 during his rocky tenure. Allegations of misconduct hastened Taylor’s exit, but Reich’s focus remains on building trust and competitiveness. Want expert picks for this weekend’s kickoff? Get them here

The Los Angeles Dodgers will visit the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field for an afternoon game. The Dodgers have a record of 72-55 and are ranked first in the NL West. They are looking to bounce back after a recent loss. Meanwhile, the Rockies hold a 37-90 record and sit at the bottom of the same division. They recently snapped a losing streak with a win. Clayton Kershaw will start for the Dodgers. He has an ERA of 3.01 and a 7-2 win-loss record. The Rockies will counter with Chase Dollander, who has an ERA of 6.43 and a 2-9 record. The weather in Denver is expected to be clear and warm, making for a pleasant day at the ballpark.

The New York Mets wrap up a critical three-game set against the Washington Nationals Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park, with first pitch set for 4:05 PM ET. Both teams split the first two games, and New York is looking to stay in the hunt for the final NL Wild Card spot. All eyes are on Brandon Nimmo, who left Wednesday’s game with a stiff neck and is considered day-to-day. If he’s out, the Mets will need others to step up in this rubber match. Pitching Matchup: Betting Odds: Sean Manaea controls the zone and keeps the ball in the park. The lefty has been tagged for 13 earned runs over his last 14.2 innings and hasn’t looked sharp in August.