One of the most intriguing matchups of the college football Week 0 slate pits Fresno State vs. Kansas, with the latter heavily favored at home.

The Fresno State Bulldogs open their season against the Kansas Jayhawks at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in Lawrence Saturday.

Kansas opens up the “new” (~60% complete) Kansas Memorial Stadium as the Jayhawks welcome in the Fresno State Bulldogs for a prime time, Week 0 game to kick off the 2025 college football season. Kansas and Fresno State have never met in football.

Everything you need to know in order to watch the Kansas Jayhawks take on the Fresno State Bulldogs on Saturday, Aug. 23

Will Kansas football start its 2025 season with a win? On Saturday, the Jayhawks take on Fresno State in a non-conference matchup in Lawrence.

SportsLine expert Mike Tierney has revealed his college football predictions for Fresno State vs. Kansas on Saturday

The Bulldogs, led by new head coach Matt Entz, are double-digit road underdogs in their first game against the Jayhawks.

Kansas football’s season opens Saturday at home against Fresno State. Here’s how you can follow along with this non-conference matchup in Lawrence.

1. Coach Matt Entz released a depth chart for the game and true freshman Brayden Walton from Buchanan High, is listed No. 1 at left tackle. Kansas ranked third in the Big 12 last season, averaging 2.3 sacks per game. 2. Fresno State has 23 players on its two-deep that have not yet played in a game for the Bulldogs.

“Excited to be here. Finally arrived.” That was the opening line from Fresno State head coach Matt Entz, the former North Dakota State leader who captured two FCS national championships before taking over the Bulldogs. After months of preparation, he’ll now make his FBS head coaching debut Saturday at Kansas.