College Football Predictions Week 1: Projecting Every Game, Headlined by Clemson vs. LSU

College Football Predictions Week 1: Projecting Every Game, Headlined by Clemson vs. LSU

After the appetizer that is Week 0, the first full feast of college football is upon us. Will your team get its season off to a flying start, or are you set for a long, frustrating three months of action? Our college football predictions for Week 1, compiled using the PFN College Football Playoff Predictor, provide the answer to those questions

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Massachusetts vs. Rutgers Prediction

• Prediction: UMass 21, Rutgers 42
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Bethune-Cookman vs. UCF Prediction

• Prediction: Bethune-Cookman 7, UCF 40
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Akron vs. Wake Forest Prediction

• Prediction: Akron 17, Wake Forest 31
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ACC Network

Merrimack vs. Delaware Prediction

• Prediction: Merrimack 17, Delaware 37
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

West Georgia vs. Kennesaw State Prediction

• Prediction: West Georgia 10, Kennesaw State 31
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

UAlbany vs. Buffalo Prediction

• Prediction: Albany 21, Buffalo 35
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Missouri Prediction

• Prediction: Arkansas-Pine Bluff 3, Missouri 45
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network

Colorado vs. Georgia Tech Prediction

• Prediction: Colorado 21, Georgia Tech 28
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN

Eastern Illinois vs. Minnesota Prediction

• Prediction: Eastern Illinois 6, Minnesota 42
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Peacock

Idaho vs. Utah Prediction

• Prediction: Idaho 0, Utah 34
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPNU

UAB vs. Illinois Prediction

• Prediction: UAB 7, Illinois 30
• Date: Thursday, Sept. 3, 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network

San José State vs. Eastern Michigan Prediction

• Prediction: San Jose State 31, Eastern Michigan 24
• Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 6:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Indiana State vs. Purdue Prediction

• Prediction: Indiana State 21, Purdue 47
• Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network

North Carolina A&T vs. Georgia State Prediction

• Prediction: North Carolina A&T 37, Georgia State 45
• Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

UTEP vs. Oklahoma Prediction

• Prediction: UTEP 3, Oklahoma 41
• Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network+

LIU vs. Kansas Prediction

• Prediction: LIU 14, Kansas 45
• Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPNU

Toledo vs. Michigan State Prediction

• Prediction: Toledo 26, Michigan State 23
• Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FS1

Miami (FL) vs. Stanford Prediction

• Prediction: Miami (FL) 43, Stanford 27
• Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN

Fresno State vs. USC Prediction

• Prediction: Fresno State 13, USC 31
• Date: Friday, Sept. 4, 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FOX

North Texas vs. Indiana Prediction

• Prediction: North Texas 10, Indiana 31
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FOX

East Carolina vs. Alabama Prediction

• Prediction: East Carolina 23, Alabama 42
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ABC

Oregon State vs. Houston Prediction

• Prediction: Oregon State 27, Houston 30
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN, Disney+

Coastal Carolina vs. West Virginia Prediction

• Prediction: Coastal Carolina 27, West Virginia 41
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TNT

New Hampshire vs. Syracuse Prediction

• Prediction: New Hampshire 0, Syracuse 30
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ACC Network

Ohio vs. Nebraska Prediction

• Prediction: Ohio 27, Nebraska 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FS1

Lafayette vs. UConn Prediction

• Prediction: Lafayette 21, UConn 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TBD

Bryant vs. Army Prediction

• Prediction: Bryant 7, Army 30
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network

Tarleton State vs. Bowling Green Prediction

• Prediction: Tarleton State 36, Bowling Green 33
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Liberty vs. James Madison Prediction

• Prediction: Liberty 37, James Madison 33
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPNU

Ball State vs. Ohio State Prediction

• Prediction: Ball State 10, Ohio State 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Miami (OH) vs. Pittsburgh Prediction

• Prediction: Miami (OH) 27, Pittsburgh 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: The CW

Kent State vs. South Carolina Prediction

• Prediction: Kent State 17, South Carolina 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 12:45 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network

Youngstown State vs. Kentucky Prediction

• Prediction: Youngstown State 10, Kentucky 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network+

Southeast Missouri State vs. Iowa State Prediction

• Prediction: Southeast Missouri State 10, Iowa State 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Duquesne vs. Air Force Prediction

• Prediction: Duquesne 21, Air Force 27
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 1 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: MW+

Rhode Island vs. Temple Prediction

• Prediction: Rhode Island 33, Temple 45
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 2 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Tennessee State vs. Georgia Prediction

• Prediction: Tennessee State 0, Georgia 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network+

Boise State vs. Oregon Prediction

• Prediction: Boise State 10, Oregon 31
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: CBS

Texas State vs. Texas Prediction

• Prediction: Texas State 20, Texas 45
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN

Marshall vs. Penn State Prediction

• Prediction: Marshall 27, Penn State 41
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FS1

Furman vs. Tennessee Prediction

• Prediction: Furman 3, Tennessee 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network+

Baylor vs. Auburn Prediction

• Prediction: Baylor 40, Auburn 37
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ABC, Disney+

Boston College vs. Cincinnati Prediction

• Prediction: Boston College 28, Cincinnati 31
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FOX

Tulane vs. Duke Prediction

• Prediction: Tulane 24, Duke 30
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ACC Network

The Citadel vs. Charlotte Prediction

• Prediction: The Citadel 30, Charlotte 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Towson vs. Navy Prediction

• Prediction: Towson 14, Navy 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network

UT Rio Grande Valley vs. UTSA Prediction

• Prediction: UT Rio Grande Valley 10, UTSA 31
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Fordham vs. North Dakota State Prediction

• Prediction: Fordham 10, North Dakota State 37
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: MW+

Maine vs. Appalachian State Prediction

• Prediction: Maine 24, Appalachian State 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Oklahoma State vs. Tulsa Prediction

• Prediction: Oklahoma State 44, Tulsa 21
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3:45 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPNU

Northern Illinois vs. Iowa Prediction

• Prediction: Northern Illinois 23, Iowa 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 4:15 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network

North Alabama vs. Arkansas Prediction

• Prediction: North Alabama 17, Arkansas 41
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 4:15 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network

Alcorn State vs. Southern Miss Prediction

• Prediction: Alcorn State 35, Southern Miss 45
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 5 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Wyoming vs. Colorado State Prediction

• Prediction: Wyoming 30, Colorado State 27
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: USA Network

Norfolk State vs. Old Dominion Prediction

• Prediction: Norfolk State 13, Old Dominion 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 6 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Missouri State vs. Texas A&M Prediction

• Prediction: Missouri State 10, Texas A&M 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN

Abilene Christian vs. Texas Tech Prediction

• Prediction: Abilene Christian 0, Texas Tech 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FS1

Austin Peay vs. Vanderbilt Prediction

• Prediction: Austin Peay 7, Vanderbilt 37
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network+

Nicholls vs. Kansas State Prediction

• Prediction: Nicholls 6, Kansas State 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Idaho State vs. Utah State Prediction

• Prediction: Idaho State 21, Utah State 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network

Arkansas State vs. Memphis Prediction

• Prediction: Arkansas State 35, Memphis 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Houston Christian vs. Rice Prediction

• Prediction: Houston Christian 24, Rice 21
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Florida International vs. South Florida Prediction

• Prediction: Florida International 20, South Florida 33
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Murray State vs. Middle Tennessee Prediction

• Prediction: Murray State 24, Middle Tennessee 37
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Eastern Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State Prediction

• Prediction: Eastern Kentucky 30, Jacksonville State 45
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Charleston Southern vs. Georgia Southern Prediction

• Prediction: Charleston Southern 14, Georgia Southern 33
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

SE Louisiana vs. South Alabama Prediction

• Prediction: SE Louisiana 30, South Alabama 33
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Sam Houston vs. Troy Prediction

• Prediction: Sam Houston 30, Troy 27
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Clemson vs. LSU Prediction

• Prediction: Clemson 20, LSU 30
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ABC

Western Michigan vs. Michigan Prediction

• Prediction: Western Michigan 21, Michigan 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NBC

UL Monroe vs. Mississippi State Prediction

• Prediction: UL Monroe 3, Mississippi State 31
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPNU

VMI vs. Virginia Tech Prediction

• Prediction: VMI 5, Virginia Tech 40
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ACC Network

Northwestern State vs. Louisiana Tech Prediction

• Prediction: Northwestern State 27, Louisiana Tech 30
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Florida Atlantic vs. Florida Prediction

• Prediction: Florida Atlantic 30, Florida 37
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 7:45 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: SEC Network

Utah Tech vs. BYU Prediction

• Prediction: Utah Tech 3, BYU 37
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Hampton vs. Maryland Prediction

• Prediction: Hampton 17, Maryland 41
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network

South Dakota State vs. Northwestern Prediction

• Prediction: South Dakota State 21, Northwestern 23
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: Big Ten Network

Lamar vs. Louisiana Prediction

• Prediction: Lamar 17, Louisiana 30
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 8 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Mercyhurst vs. New Mexico State Prediction

• Prediction: Mercyhurst 21, New Mexico State 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 9 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Northern Arizona vs. Arizona Prediction

• Prediction: Northern Arizona 0, Arizona 31
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 9:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

Portland State vs. San Diego State Prediction

• Prediction: Portland State 17, San Diego State 38
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 9:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: USA Network

Morgan State vs. Arizona State Prediction

• Prediction: Morgan State 0, Arizona State 33
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

UNLV vs. Hawai’i Prediction

• Prediction: UNLV 37, Hawaii 31
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: The CW

Central Michigan vs. New Mexico Prediction

• Prediction: Central Michigan 31, New Mexico 34
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: FS1

Mississippi Valley State vs. Sacramento State Prediction

• Prediction: Mississippi Valley State 21, Sacramento State 35
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+

UCLA vs. California Prediction

• Prediction: UCLA 27, California 30
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN

Western Kentucky vs. Nevada Prediction

• Prediction: Western Kentucky 41, Nevada 33
• Date: Saturday, Sept. 5, 10:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: CBS Sports Network

Washington State vs. Washington Prediction

• Prediction: Washington State 14, Washington 27
• Date: Sunday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NBC

Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame Prediction

• Prediction: Wisconsin 27, Notre Dame 45
• Date: Sunday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: NBC

Louisville vs. Ole Miss Prediction

• Prediction: Louisville 31, Ole Miss 34
• Date: Sunday, Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ABC

SMU vs. Florida State Prediction

• Prediction: SMU 27, Florida State 23
• Date: Monday, Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN

This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.