McMurphy issues Week 0 college football forecast

Eight games open the 2026 season Saturday

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read

What happened: On3 published McMurphy’s predictions one day before the opening slate.

Why it matters: Week 0 offers the first results against which the preseason calls can be measured.

By the numbers: The 2026 Week 0 schedule features eight games on Aug. 29.

What to watch: Saturday’s final scores will provide the first test of the forecasts.

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