College football Week 1 schedule features extensive slate across five days
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 4:10 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
College football's Week 1 schedule begins Thursday and continues through Monday, providing a wide array of games across multiple television and streaming platforms. Networks including ABC, ESPN, Big Ten Network, and SEC Network will carry the majority of matchups, while digital services such as Fubo, Peacock, and the ESPN app provide additional access. The schedule features ranked programs such as Indiana, LSU, Notre Dame, and Missouri beginning their campaigns. Sunday night's matchup between No. 9 Ole Miss and No. 24 Louisville stands as the lone contest featuring two ranked opponents. The weekend also includes high-profile games such as LSU hosting Clemson and Notre Dame facing Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. The series of games marks the full return of the collegiate season as the NFL observes a scheduled break.
- •FBS games are scheduled daily from Thursday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 7.
- •No. 9 Ole Miss faces No. 24 Louisville in the only game featuring two ranked teams.
- •Ranked programs including No. 6 Indiana and No. 11 LSU start their seasons this weekend.
- •Viewers can access games via broadcast networks and streaming services including Peacock and Fubo.
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"The 2026 college football season is well underway, and Week 1 Friday games could yield some exciting results. The action continues with a slate of eight matches, including three nationally ranked teams.
"How to watch NFL Week 1 games on television this week, including schedule, dates, times, matchups, TV channels, streaming information for every game.
"A full slate of college football is on tap across five days. Here's when and where to watch every game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:02 PMCollege Football Games Today: Is There an NCAA Game on Friday? Complete Week 1 TV Schedule
The 2026 college football season is well underway, and Week 1 Friday games could yield some exciting results. The action continues with a slate of eight matches, including three nationally ranked teams.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:16 PMCollege football TV schedule: Week 1 games today, September 3
Here's a look at the college football television schedule for Thursday, Sept. 3.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 11:30 AMNFL Week 1 schedule, TV channels, how to watch, how to stream games
How to watch NFL Week 1 games on television this week, including schedule, dates, times, matchups, TV channels, streaming information for every game.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 4:10 AMCollege football games on TV today: Full schedule, times, channels, live streams to watch Week 1 NCAA games
A full slate of college football is on tap across five days. Here's when and where to watch every game.
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