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Here’s an explainer on why this year’s Week 0 college football slate will be the last of its kind.

Here’s an explainer on why this year’s Week 0 college football slate will be the last of its kind.

Here’s a brief explainer on why this year’s Week Zero college football slate will be the last of its kind.

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A year after blowing out North Carolina to open the season, Sonny Dykes and TCU suffered a rough loss to the Tar Heels in Dublin.

Could North Carolina and Bill Belichick pull a Week 0 surprise?

North Dakota State is favored against Jacksonville State in Week 0 college football action.

Former Jacksonville State wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner signed Tuesday with the New Orleans Saints.

He's not a headline name (yet), but new West Virginia running back Cam Cook, formerly of Jacksonville State, could shine in 2026.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks running back Cam Cook(4) dives in for a touchdown against the UTEP Miners at Sun Bowl Stadium

Jax State's Cam Cook tries to evade the tackle of Kennesaw State's Alexander Ford during the C-USA Championship at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama December 5, 2025. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)

November 17, 2012; Gainesville FL, USA; Jacksonville State Gamecocks helmet during the second half against the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Florida Gators defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 23-0.

The Gators add defensive depth from Jax State

Jacksonville State Gamecocks running back Cam Cook (4) warms up as Troy Trojans take on Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025.

Jacksonville State Gamecocks defensive lineman Talan Carter (92) and wide receiver Deondre Johnson (11) celebrate victory as Troy Trojans take on Jacksonville State Gamecocks during the IS4S Salute to Veterans Bowl at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated Troy Trojans 17-13.

Jax State Head Coach Charles Kelly goes through pre-game activities during college school football action at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama November 15, 2025. (Dave Hyatt / Hyatt Media LLC)

Jax State Head Coach Charles Kelly talks with an official during the C-USA Championship at AmFirst Stadium in Jacksonville, Alabama

North Dakota State Bison quarterback Easton Stick (12)

Jacksonville State Gamecocks quarterback Gavin Wimsatt (2) hands off to running back Cam Cook (4)

Goose Crowder and Troy are favored against Jacksonville State on Saturday.

Georgia and Alabama will face off for the second time this season, this time in the SEC championship.

A Duke victory in the ACC championship game Saturday could shut out the conference from the College Football Playoff.

Cam Cook and Jacksonville State are favored against Kennesaw State on Friday.

Bet on Indiana to upset Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship.

College Football Picks for Conference Championship Week

College football analyst Greg McElroy predicts Kennesaw State will win as the slight underdog in this year's Conference USA conference championship game on Friday.

Georgia will return to Atlanta for the second consecutive weekend after clinching a spot in the SEC championship game.