College Football Opens Season with International Games in Ireland, US

The 2025 college football season is set to feature several notable season openers with historical significance. Wisconsin will open against Miami (Ohio) on August 28 at Camp Randall Stadium, a rare matchup previously played only once in 2015 where Wisconsin won decisively. Notre Dame and Miami will face off on August 31, continuing a historic rivalry that has often served as a barometer for national championship contenders, with Notre Dame leading the series but Miami winning key national title season games. Alabama will travel to Tallahassee to play Florida State in their first meeting since 2017, where Alabama holds a favorable all-time record despite a vacated 2007 Seminoles win. Additionally, the Big 12's Iowa State and Kansas State will kick off their season early in Dublin, Ireland, continuing the tradition of international college football games that date back to the 19th century and include contests in Canada, Cuba, Japan, and Ireland. These matchups reflect the enduring legacy and expanding reach of college football as it balances historic rivalries with global engagement.