​Week 0 of the 2026 college football season is in the books, meaning we can finally look ahead to a college football schedule this week that puts everyone on the field. While Week 1 of the college football season isn’t loaded with great matchups, there are a few worth keeping an eye on.Let’s dive into our Week 1 college football predictions for the best games on the schedule this weekend.(2) Oregon Ducks 38, Boise State Broncos 14Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn ImagesWhile Saturday afternoon’s Boise State Broncos vs. Oregon Ducks matchup isn’t a ranked-on-ranked duel, there’s still plenty of intrigue to it. Oregon is obviously viewed as a national championship contender, but plenty of analysts have picked Boise State to make the College Football Playoff.However, the Broncos’ season will start with a loss in Eugene. Autzen Stadium should be plenty loud for the home opener, especially with the excitement over quarterback Dante Moore’s return. Boise State’s defense simply doesn’t have the depth or talent to stick with Oregon’s offensive weapons. Even more impactful, Broncos quarterback Maddux Madsen has been abysmal (51.6% completion rate, 2-5 TD-INT and 5.5 yards per attempt) versus Big Ten defenses.Related:Highest-Paid College Football Coaches 2026(11) LSU Tigers 31, Clemson Tigers 17Quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) during LSU football practice on Aug. 18, 2026.The 2026 LSU Tigers are everything that Dabo Swinney feared would happen to college football. Months into the job, Lane Kiffin has had LSU pour tens of millions of dollars into the program, even to poach some NFL talent and pull them back into the SEC. This game probably feels a little personal for Swinney; unfortunately, LSU is at home and boasts a superior roster to what the Clemson Tigers are bringing to the table.We just don’t see Clemson’s front seven being nearly good enough to cause major problems for Sam Leavitt in Kiffin’s offense. The new-look LSU offensive line might be shaky early on as it develops cohesion, but Leavitt has an All-American-caliber tight end in Trey’Dez Green with a deep receiving corps to support him. Plus, LSU defensive coordinator Blake Baker can find plenty of ways to exploit Clemson starting quarterback Christopher Vizzina.Related: Highest-Paid College Football Players 2026(4) Notre Dame Fighting Irish 28, Wisconsin Badgers 10Notre Dame quarterback C.J. Carr (12) warms up before a NCAA college football game between Notre Dame and Louisville at Notre Dame Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in South Bend.Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell is squarely on the hot seat this season. Unfortunately for him, the team opens the season against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This is ‘technically’ a road game for Wisconsin, even though it’s being played at Lambeau Field, but it feels safe to assume that Notre Dame fans will try their best to make it an incredible atmosphere in the Badgers’ home state.While the Fighting Irish