Week 0 College Football Preview & Predictions - Blue Collar Sports Podcast Episode 20

College football is officially BACK! 🏈🔥 On Episode 20 of the Blue Collar Sports Podcast, we’re kicking off the 2026 season with our College Football Week 0 Predictions, breaking down four matchups and giving our picks against the spread. We start overseas in Dublin, Ireland, as North Carolina takes on TCU (-7.5). We break down Billy Edwards Jr. getting the starting nod for the Tar Heels, the weapons surrounding him, and a TCU offense led by Harvard transfer Jaden Craig. Can UNC start the season with an upset, or will the Horned Frogs take care of business in Ireland? Next, we head out west for San Jose State at No. 14 USC (-38.5). Jayden Maiava returns after throwing for over 3,700 yards last season, with King Miller and Waymond Jordan leading the backfield and some new weapons arriving at receiver. The Trojans are massive favorites, but the real question is: can USC cover 38.5? Then we break down an ACC matchup between NC State and Virginia (-5.5). CJ Bailey returns after a 3,100-yard, 25-touchdown season for the Wolfpack, while Virginia looks to Beau Pribula and Tennessee transfer Peyton Lewis to lead the Cavaliers. We discuss whether UVA deserves to be favored or if NC State can pull off the road upset. Finally, we close out our Week 0 slate with Memphis at UNLV (-5.5). Memphis enters the season with a quarterback battle between Air Noland and Marcus Stokes, while UNLV brings in Auburn transfer Jackson Arnold to pair with 1,000-yard running back Jai’Den Thomas. We give our predictions and discuss which team we trust to start the year 1-0. Week 0 is here, the lines are set, and it’s time to make some picks! Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know which teams you’re riding with this weekend. Make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our College Football Pick’em and weekly recaps throughout the 2026 season!