Key Games to Watch in Week 1

Training camp has started and all 14 head coaches in the American Conference are in full preparation mode for the 2025 football season, which begins Thursday, Aug. 28.

There is no shortage of big matchups in the opening weekend. Five new head coaches adorn the sidelines in the American while a sixth begins his first full season in the big chair.

Here are some of the key games to watch as the lid lifts on the 2025 season.

Boise State at South Florida (Aug. 28 | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN)

The first game on the American's 2025 schedule is a big one.

The Bulls kick off the 2025 season with what might be the most daunting opening stretch of any college footbal team. The home date against No. 25 Boise State -…