Just look at this week 1 college football schedule that was released today. I think I have a tear. Even the SEC East cellar dweller matchup between South Carolina and Vanderbilt is intriguing because it is game one of the season.
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With such highly anticipated week 1, 5 ACC teams are featured. That’s second only to the SEC. Great opportunity for the ACC for some national statements.
| Day | Time (ET) | Game | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sept 1 | 8 p.m. | South Carolina at Vanderbilt | ESPN |
| Sat, Sept 3 | 7:30 a.m. | Georgia Tech vs. Boston College (Dublin, Ireland) | ESPN2 |
| Noon | 2016 AdvoCare Texas Kickoff: No. 5 Oklahoma vs. No. 18 Houston (NRG Stadium, Houston) | ABC | |
| Noon | Hawaii at No. 3 Michigan | ESPN | |
| 3:30 p.m. | No. 6 LSU vs. Wisconsin (Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wis.) | ABC | |
| 5:30 p.m. | 2016 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game: No. 13 Georgia vs. No. 19 North Carolina (Georgia Dome, Atlanta) | ESPN | |
| 8 p.m. | No. 12 USC vs. No. 1 Alabama (AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas) | ABC | |
| 9 p.m. | No. 2 Clemson at Auburn | ESPN | |
| Sun, Sept 4 | 7:30 p.m. | No. 9 Notre Dame at Texas | ABC |
| Mon, Sept 5 | 8 p.m. | 2016 Camping World Kickoff: No. 14 Ole Miss vs. No. 4 Florida State (Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.) |



















