What is the start date for the 2024 college football season?

The 2024 college football season is gearing up to be another exciting one, following Michigan’s thrilling victory in last year’s College Football Playoff. The season is set to kick off on Saturday, August 24, with a lineup of exciting games in Week Zero.

Some of the highlighted matchups for Week Zero include the Aer Lingus College Football Classic between Florida State and Georgia Tech in Dublin, Ireland, the MEAC/SWAC Challenge featuring Norfolk State vs. Florida A&M in Atlanta, Georgia, and the FCS Kickoff game between North Alabama and Southeast Missouri State in Montgomery, Alabama.

As the season progresses, fans can look forward to key matchups in Week 1, including the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game between Clemson and Georgia, Miami (FL) facing off against Florida, and Notre Dame taking on Texas A&M.

The excitement continues with early-season nonconference games in Week 2 and Week 3, featuring matchups like Texas at Michigan, NC State vs. Tennessee in the Duke’s Mayo Classic, and LSU vs. Southern California in the Vegas Kickoff Classic.

The pinnacle of the season will be the College Football Playoff and New Year’s Six bowl games, culminating in the CFP National Championship Game on Monday, January 20, 2023, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. With a new 12-team format, the 2024 season promises to deliver even more thrilling moments and intense competition on the gridiron. Stay tuned for all the action as college football fans gear up for another unforgettable season.