Several Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) teams are set to make an early statement in the college football season as they prepare to play two games by the end of Week 1. In an unconventional move, one team will even face two conference opponents before others have even played their first game. Although Week 0 offers a limited slate of games featuring FBS squads, avid fans of the sport are sure to appreciate this early jump start to the season. Let's take a closer look at the schedule for Saturday.

The highlight of the day features an intriguing ACC matchup between the Florida State Seminoles and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, taking place overseas. The Seminoles, who will also host Boston College on Labor Day night in Week 1, are the sole ranked team participating in the opening day. Despite being clear favorites, FSU should be cautious as the Yellow Jackets have a history of surprising upsets. Both teams boast strong defenses, with Georgia Tech's Clayton Powell-Lee leading a formidable secondary and Florida State's Patrick Payton leading a fierce pass rush.

Another game to watch on Saturday pairs the New Mexico Lobos against the Montana State Bobcats. The Lobos, under the leadership of head coach Bronco Mendenhall, will aim to kick off their season on a positive note. However, they face a tough challenge against the Bobcats, a perennial playoff contender in the FCS. Montana State's ground game, led by mobile quarterback Tommy Mellott, will test New Mexico's defense. On the offensive end, Lobos' quarterback Devon Dampier will rely on breakout candidate Caleb Medford as his primary receiver.

In the Mountain West Conference, the Nevada Wolf Pack will host the SMU Mustangs. The Mustangs, transitioning to a new era in the ACC, will have to adapt quickly to the road environment. While Nevada is not expected to be a top contender in the conference, any struggles from SMU might raise concerns among its fans. Quarterback Preston Stone will be pivotal in getting the Mustangs off to a strong start.

Wrapping up the Saturday schedule, the Rainbow Warriors of Hawaii will face off against the Delaware State Hornets. Hawaii, led by head coach Timmy Chang, hopes to secure a comfortable victory as they look ahead to a challenging matchup against UCLA next week. Despite the history of underdogs causing upsets, Hawaii is determined to make quick work of this game, especially considering the travel difficulties faced by Delaware State in reaching Honolulu.

Week 0 promises an exciting start to the college football season, with FCS teams eager to showcase their talent and potential. While the slate is limited, true fans of the sport will savor the opportunity to witness early-season action. As the games unfold, football enthusiasts will be treated to thrilling matchups, strategic battles, and, undoubtedly, some surprising performances.