College Football Games Today: Kickoff Times & TV Info for Week 1 of 2026 CFB Schedule, Including Clemson vs. LSU
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Yes, there are college football games today. Week 1 of 2026 season kicks into high gear Saturday with a full slate of games. Below, you’ll find kickoff times and all the other details you need to know to watch today’s games featuring teams in the top 25. You can also get an early look at the big matchups in Week 2 of the new season.
Related: Latest top 25 college football rankings
Week 1 College Football Schedule: Saturday, September 5
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Channel/App |
|---|---|---|
| North Texas @ (6) Indiana | 12:00 PM | FOX |
| East Carolina @ (13) Alabama | 12:00 PM | ABC |
| Oregon State @ (23) Houston | 12:00 PM | ESPN, Disney+ |
| Ball State @ (1) Ohio State | 12:30 PM | Big Ten Network |
| Tennessee State @ (3) Georgia | 3:00 PM | SEC Network |
| Boise State @ (2) Oregon | 3:30 PM | CBS |
| Texas State @ (5) Texas | 3:30 PM | ESPN |
| Marshall @ (18) Penn State | 3:30 PM | FS1 |
| Furman @ (20) Tennessee | 3:30 PM | SEC Network |
| Northern Illinois vs. (22) Iowa | 4:15 PM | Big Ten Network |
| Missouri State @ (8) Texas A&M | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Abilene Christian @ (12) Texas Tech | 7:00 PM | FS1 |
| Clemson @ (11) LSU | 7:30 PM | ABC |
| Western Michigan @ (16) Michigan | 7:30 PM | NBC |
| Utah Tech @ (14) BYU | 8:00 PM | ESPN+ |
How many nationally televised college football games are today?
There are 10 nationally televised college football games today. Including defending champions Indiana taking on North Texas at noon ET on FOX and Clemson facing LSU at 7:30 PM ET on ABC.
What ranked teams are playing today?
There are 15 ranked teams playing today, including Indiana, LSU, Ohio State, Georgia, Oregon, Texas, Tennessee and Michigan.
How can I stream college football without cable?
The are quite a few streaming services that will offer college football games this weekend. If you are a cord cutter, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, ESPN Unlimited, Sling TV, FOX One, Peacock, and Paramount+ can all help you scratch the CFB itch without having a cable subscription.
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Where can I watch out-of-market college football games today?
Major networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and FS1 will all offer the chance to watch out-of-market college football games this weekened. As well as streaming services YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited, FOX One, Peacock, and Paramount+.
How do I get Big Ten Network, SEC Network, or ACC Network?
If you are a fan the Big Ten, SEC, and ACC, YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DIRECTV, DISH, and Sling TV subscriptions offer packages to watch those three networks.
Upcoming College Football Schedule: Saturday, September 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | Channel/App |
|---|---|---|
| (2) Oregon @ Oklahoma State | 12:00 PM | ESPN, Disney+ |
| Howard @ (6) Indiana | 12:00 PM | Big Ten Network |
| Arizona State @ (8) Texas A&M | 12:00 PM | ABC |
| (10) Oklahoma @ (16) Michigan | 12:00 PM | FOX |
| (18) Penn State @ Temple | 12:00 PM | ESPN 2 |
| Western Kentucky @ (3) Georgia | 12:45 PM | SEC Network |
| Rice @ (4) Notre Dame | 3:30 PM | NBC |
| (13) Alabama @ Kentucky | 3:30 PM | ABC |
| Arizona @ (14) BYU | 3:30 PM | FOX |
| Utah State @ (17) Washington | 3:30 PM | Big Ten Network |
| UC Davis @ (19) SMU | 4:00 PM | ACC Network |
| (20) Tennessee @ Georgia Tech | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Southern @ (23) Houston | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| (1) Ohio State @ (5) Texas | 7:30 PM | ABC |
| Louisiana Tech @ (11) LSU | 7:30 PM | SEC Network |
| (12) Texas Tech @ Oregon State | 7:30 PM | CBS |
| Iowa State @ (22) Iowa | 7:30 PM | NBC |
| Charlotte @ (9) Ole Miss | 7:45 PM | ESPN 2 |
| Arkansas @ (21) Utah | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
| Louisiana @ (14) USC | 11:00 PM | Big Ten Network |
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