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College football Week 1 watch guide for Oklahoma Sooners fans

College football returns with a bang Week 1.

The Oklahoma Sooners will host Illinois State at 5 p.m. CT Saturday on ESPN+ for their 2025 season opener, but there will be a lot more college football than just those few hours for Sooner Nation to enjoy Week 1.

Between future conference opponents, former rivals and players, and just big-time matchups, there will be five days loaded with action, and it could be hard to keep up. Here's a college football watch guide to help OU fans navigate their remotes during Week 1 of the college football season.