One of the most intriguing Week 1 games is a rivalry renewed, with California hosting UCLA to kick off the 2026 college football season.
It’s no longer Pac-12 after dark, but this may embody the spirit of it given the stakes in this matchup. Both teams come in with new coaches − Toshu Lupoi at Cal and Bob Chesney at UCLA − that have already generated serious hype before playing a game, instilling belief in both sides they are in line for success out of the gate. A win in game No. 1 would validate it, while a loss would really set a fanbase back.
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