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College football schedule (September 2, 2021): 16 games happen Thursday night

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Well, SEC fans, we’ve finally made it!

The Southeastern Conference officially kicks off the season Thursday night with Bowling Green’s trip to Tennessee. The Volunteers are looking for a big debut under new head coach Josh Heupel and first-year starting quarterback Joe Milton. After a tumultuous last few years, Vols fans are looking for a fresh start under Heupel and company. Bowling Green and Tennessee kick off at 8:00 p.m. ET on the SEC Network. You can bet on the game here.

Another game SEC fans will care about is Ohio State’s trip to Minnesota. Yes, the Buckeyes are a big favorite; however, kicking off the season against a conference opponent is never as easy as it sounds. The Buckeyes are about a two-touchdown favorite, but could this one be closer than the experts predict?

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The full college football schedule for Thursday night can be seen below.

College Football Schedule: Thursday, September 2nd

  • Temple at Rutgers, 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network)
  • The Citadel at Coastal Carolina, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
  • Long Island University at FIU, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN3)
  • Boise State at UCF, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN)
  • Western Illinois at Ball State, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
  • Wagner at Buffalo, 7:00 p.m. ET (ESPN3)
  • Weber State at Utah, 7:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network)
  • South Florida at NC State, 7:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network)
  • East Carolina at Appalachian State, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
  • UC Davis at Tulsa, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
  • Ohio State at Minnesota, 8:00 p.m. ET (FOX)
  • Bowling Green at Tennessee, 8:00 p.m. ET (SEC Network)
  • UT Martin at Western Kentucky, 8:00 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
  • Houston Baptist at New Mexico, 8:00 p.m. ET
  • Eastern Washington at UNLV, 10:00 p.m. ET
  • Southern Utah at Arizona State, 10:30 p.m. ET (Pac-12 Network)
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