Week 4 features six ranked games in college football action
ESPN NCAAF • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

This weekend sees six ranked teams face off in college football, marking the highest number since 2023. The ranked-on-ranked games promise to deliver memorable matchups as teams seek key victories. Each matchup carries implications for rankings and potential playoff positions. Fans and analysts will closely monitor these contests, anticipating how they might shape the rest of the season.
- •Six ranked teams are set to play against each other this weekend.
- •This is the most ranked matchups since 2023.
- •The games could influence playoff positioning.
- •Key contenders will face off in high-stakes matchups.
- 2:34 PMESPN NCAAF — Week 4's six ranked games are the most since 2023 -- will an equally memorable weekend ensue?
"While the six ranked-on-ranked games we'll see this weekend is rare, it's not unprecedented. It last happened in 2023, producing a memorable slate.
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