The 2022 College football season formally starts on Saturday, Aug. 27 with 11 games on draft, and Athlon Sports is back with expectations and picks for each challenge. Albeit no positioned groups are scheduled for this Saturday, a lot of matchups carry interest to the primary few days of activity. Nebraska takes on Northwestern in Ireland at Noon ET for what ought to be the most charming matchup of the day. The Cornhuskers are entering a represent the moment of truth year under mentor Scott Frost, while the Wildcats desire to refocus after a disheartening 3-9 imprint the previous fall. Large Ten opponent Illinois takes on Wyoming at 4 p.m. ET, while Florida State hopes to knock off the offseason rust against Duquesne and prepare for a standoff vs LSU next Sunday. The night record of activity includes two or three charming games. North Texas at UTEP may be the most serious matchup of Week 0, while Vanderbilt goes to Honolulu to take on Hawaii.
Every week, Athlon Sports‘ editors will pick each game in the FBS positions.
College Football Picks: Expert Predictions for Every Game in Week 0
| Game | Steven Lassan | Mark Ross | Ben Weinrib |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Peay at WKU | WKU | WKU | WKU |
| Nebraska vs. Northwestern (Dublin, Ireland) | Nebraska | Nebraska | Nebraska |
| Idaho State at UNLV | UNLV | UNLV | UNLV |
| UConn at Utah State | Utah State | Utah State | Utah State |
| Wyoming at Illinois | Illinois | Illinois | Illinois |
| Duquesne at Florida State | Florida State | Florida State | Florida State |
| Charlotte at Florida Atlantic | FAU | Charlotte | FAU |
| Florida A&M at North Carolina | North Carolina | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| North Texas at UTEP | North Texas | UTEP | North Texas |
| Nevada at New Mexico State | Nevada | Nevada | Nevada |
| Vanderbilt at Hawaii | Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt | Vanderbilt |