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100 days until Week 0: Top storylines, games and p...

ESPN · May 21, 2026, 12:39 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • Week 0 will kick off with UNC facing TCU in Dublin.
  • As we wait for the season to begin, it's never too early to look at early Heisman Trophy contenders, top storylines, plus key players and coaches to keep an eye on.
  • This season, we'll see Texas quarterback Arch Manning return after going 10-3 in his first full season as starting quarterback for the Longhorns.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

Week 0 will kick off with UNC facing TCU in Dublin. After going 4-8 in his first year as head coach at UNC, can Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels bounce back and become an ACC contender? How will the Horned Frogs look as they enter the season with a new starting quarterback after Josh Hoover left to join Indiana?

As we wait for the season to begin, it's never too early to look at early Heisman Trophy contenders, top storylines, plus key players and coaches to keep an eye on. You also don't want to miss our wild predictions.

This season, we'll see Texas quarterback Arch Manning return after going 10-3 in his first full season as starting quarterback for the Longhorns. Also, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore comes back for another season after the possibility that he could've been a 2026 first-round NFL draft pick.

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