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Goodbye, Rio Olympics. Hello, football. There’s chances this week to see some college football, but a full schedule starts next week.

Thursday, Aug. 25

NFL (7-10 p.m., NBC): Former Rebel Laremy Tunsil and the Miami Dolphins host the Atlanta Falcons as the NFL preseason begins week three. .

Friday, Aug. 26

NFL (7-10 p.m., CBS): The Tampa Bay Buccaneers and former Bulldog Jonthan Banks host the Cleveland Browns as Robert Griffin III tries to revive his career.

Saturday, Aug. 27

NFL (7-10 p.m., CBS): Former Rebel Dexter McCluster and the Tennessee Titans head west to face the Oakland Raiders and former Bulldog Gabe Jackson.

Sunday, Aug. 28

NFL (noon-10 p.m., Fox and NBC): Watch a full day of NFL football with a doubleheader on Fox featuring San Diego at Minnesota followed by Arizona at Houston and a nightcap on NBC between Cincinnati at Jacksonville.

Monday, Aug. 29

College football (1-2 p.m., SECN+): The SEC Network will stream the first MSU football press conference of the season.

Tuesday, Aug. 30

College football (8:30-9:30 p.m., SECN): The UM Rebels preview begins at 8:30 p.m., with the MSU Bulldogs preview immediately after to get you ready for the 2016 season.

Wednesday, Aug. 31

Tennis (6-10 p.m., ESPN): Watch day two of first-round play in U.S. Open Tennis.

Two college-football games happen this week: Hawaii battles California on ESPN Friday at 9 p.m., and FCS powerhouse North Dakota State hosting Charleston Southern on Saturday at 6:30 p.m.

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