Welcome back, college football

College football season is here, and if you were anywhere near a screen Thursday night, a common theme stood out: happiness. It's one of the greatest times on the field and on the Internet.

It's basically a holiday for college football fans, and they decked the halls Twitter with festive decorations.

Like schoolchildren, fans woke up early in anticipation of the holiday, and, like these players, couldn't handle the excitement.

Good morning. College football is back! https://t.co/lA8MfAEC42

— SB Nation (@SBNation) September 3, 2015

Some fans woke up and couldn't believe it was finally here.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL Y’ALL. pic.twitter.com/B34g896HAW

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) September 3, 2015

The joy spread throughout the galaxy. College football was back, and fans were at home.

Every college football fan in the galaxy right now... pic.twitter.com/JpLvxiIFQD

— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) September 3, 2015

Though the clock counted down, no one wanted to wait another second. Especially the players involved in the first FBS tilt: North Carolina vs. South Carolina in Charlotte.

It's almost go time. Follow @TarHeelFootball for play-by-play of tonight's game. pic.twitter.com/avqGHuZjDs

— UNC Tar Heels (@GoHeels) September 3, 2015

The Head Ball Coach himself couldn't even keep his trademark cool.

College Football is back!! #MOOD pic.twitter.com/vI07JPSfdO

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 3, 2015

And, as toe met leather, it was like finding true love once again.

Me and college football like... https://t.co/mnhm7AVmgo

— Kristen Ledlow (@KristenLedlow) September 3, 2015

However, there was another return that continued to spur anticipation like no other.

#GoBlue  Can't get enough of @CoachJim4UM  @umichfootball pic.twitter.com/cAn9BQ2OcK

— jo humbert (@joannrosegoblue) February 16, 2015