As we approach the tail end of August, college football is back, and this weekend’s lineup promises to deliver high-octane action across multiple conferences. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just tuning in to support your local team, here's a breakdown of the top matchups and where to catch them live. Mark your calendars—this is one college football weekend you don’t want to miss!
Thursday, Aug. 29
The Football weekend kicks off on Thursday with some exciting early matchups. A Big Ten showdown starts the action with Howard at Rutgers at 6 p.m. on the Big Ten Network. Meanwhile, Youngstown State takes on Villanova at the same time, available on FloSports. For Ohio Valley football fans, Central State (Ohio) heads to Morehead State, which will be streamed on ESPN+.
A notable game on Thursday features North Carolina A&T visiting Wake Forest at 7 p.m. on ESPN+ and ACCNX, offering a chance to see how Wake Forest Football will perform this season. The night continues with Arkansas-Pine Bluff taking on Arkansas at 7:30 p.m. on ESPNU, giving fans a primetime showdown.
The late-night spotlight on the West Coast brings us Southern Utah versus No. 12 Utah at 9 p.m. on Big 12/ESPN+, followed by Sacramento State squaring off against San Jose State at 10 p.m. on truTV.
Friday, Aug. 30
Friday features a solid lineup of competitive games. Lehigh will travel to face Army at 6 p.m. on CBSSN, while Temple takes on a tough No. 16 Oklahoma at 7 p.m. on ESPN. Florida Atlantic faces a challenge against Michigan State at 7 p.m., broadcast on the Big Ten Network.
For fans of night games, the action continues with Western Michigan battling Wisconsin at 9 p.m. on the Big Ten Network, before rounding out with a late-night matchup between TCU and Stanford at 10:30 p.m. on ESPN.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Saturday is the centerpiece of the Football weekend, packed with marquee matchups, including two Top 25 showdowns. The biggest game of the day is No. 14 Clemson taking on the reigning national champions, No. 1 Georgia, in Atlanta. Catch this heavyweight clash at 12 p.m. on ABC.
In Nashville, Virginia Tech goes head-to-head with Vanderbilt at noon on ESPN, offering a thrilling SEC vs. ACC showdown. At the same time, Illinois State visits No. 25 Iowa, streaming on the Big Ten Network.
At 3:30 p.m., tune in for No. 19 Miami (Fla.) battling in-state rival Florida on ABC, and for Big Ten fans, Akron takes on No. 2 Ohio State at the same time on CBS.
Saturday night wraps up with a game between two storied programs: No. 7 Notre Dame visiting No. 20 Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. on ABC. Another late-night treat is New Mexico taking on No. 21 Arizona at 10:30 p.m. on ESPN, closing out a jam-packed day of football.
How to Watch
With games spread across various platforms including ESPN+, CBS Sports Network, FOX, and ABC, it's never been easier to follow your favorite teams. Subscription services like ESPN+ and FloSports will be crucial for many matchups, so make sure you're signed up before kickoff.
No matter which teams you root for, this weekend promises thrilling action from start to finish. Grab your remote, stock up on snacks, and get ready for some great college football!
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