Excitement Builds in Ann Arbor for 2024 College Football Season

As the city of Ann Arbor prepares for another thrilling football season, fans are eagerly looking forward to the kickoff of the 2024 college football season. Following Michigan’s dramatic victory in last year’s College Football Playoff, there’s plenty of anticipation in the air.

The season is set to start on Saturday, August 24 during “Week Zero,” with many Division I teams kicking off their schedules the following week. Most teams will play their first games in Week 1 on August 31, just in time for the Labor Day weekend celebrations.

Certain matchups have already been announced for Week Zero. Although specifics may change, fans can mark their calendars for an exciting day of football. The following week is expected to be even more action-packed, with a host of games scheduled. Key dates to remember include:

• Thursday, August 29
• Friday, August 30
• Saturday, August 31
• Sunday, September 1
• Monday, September 2

The 2024 season marks the 11th edition of the College Football Playoff (CFP) and the first time the format will expand to 12 teams. This change is expected to bring even more excitement to the postseason, with the CFP title game set to be played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Notably, this will be the second time this location has hosted the championship game.

Fans can look back fondly on last season, when Michigan claimed the national title, and gear up for what will surely be another captivating season. With so much to look forward to, it’s definitely a great time to be a college football fan.