With conference play looming, don't overlook the non-conference showdowns on tap for Week 3.
After a stunning win over then-No. 13 Florida in "The Swamp" last weekend, No. 18 South Florida will look to pull off another upset over an in-state rival. The Bulls are heading to Hard Rock Stadium to battle Carson Beck and No. 5 Miami (Fla.).
Last season, Notre Dame kickstarted its run to the national championship with a pivotal road win over Texas A&M. Now, the No. 16 Aggies will hit the road to take on the No. 8 Fighting Irish, completing a compelling home-and-home series.
The Sporting News has everything that you need to know about the Week 3 schedule, including TV and streaming information for every game.
Is there a college football game tonight?
There is one Division I college football game on Thursday. Wake Forest will host NC State in an ACC showdown. There are five games scheduled to be played on Friday.
The full TV and streaming schedule for the weekend is below.
College football TV schedule Week 3
Thursday, Sept. 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest vs. NC State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
Friday, Sept. 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| No. 22 Indiana vs. Indiana State | 6:30 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Syracuse vs. Colgate | 7 p.m. | ACC Network, Fubo |
| Houston vs. Colorado | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Arizona vs. Kansas State | 9 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| UCLA vs. New Mexico | 10 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
Saturday, Sept. 13
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern vs. No. 4 Oregon | Noon | Fox, Fubo |
| Georgia Tech vs. No. 12 Clemson | Noon | ESPN, Fubo |
| Temple vs. No. 13 Oklahoma | Noon | ESPN2, Fubo |
| No. 19 Alabama vs. Wisconsin | Noon | ABC, Fubo |
| No. 23 Michigan vs. Central Michigan | Noon | BTN, Fubo |
| Nebraska vs. Houston Christian | Noon | FS1, Fubo |
| Maryland vs. Towson | Noon | Peacock |
| Virginia vs. William & Mary | Noon | ACC Network, Fubo |
| Baylor vs. Samford | Noon | ESPN+ |
| Troy vs. Memphis | Noon | ESPNU, Fubo |
| Kent State vs. Buffalo | Noon | CBSSN, Fubo |
| No. 24 Auburn vs. South Alabama | 12:45 p.m. | SEC Network, Fubo |
| Ball State vs. New Hampshire | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Delaware vs. UConn | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 2 Penn State vs. Villanova | 3:30 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| No. 15 Tennessee vs. No. 6 Georgia | 3:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| No. 21 Texas Tech vs. Oregon State | 3:30 p.m. | Fox, Fubo |
| Purdue vs. USC | 3:30 p.m. | CBS, Paramount+ |
| Rutgers vs. Norfolk State | 3:30 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Michigan State vs. Youngstown State | 3:30 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| North Texas vs. Washington State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
| Missouri State vs. SMU | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN, Fubo |
| West Virginia vs. Pittsburgh | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| North Carolina vs. Richmond | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network, Fubo |
| Cincinnati vs. Northwestern State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| UTSA vs. Incarnate Wood | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Toledo vs. Morgan State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Arkansas State vs. No. 14 Iowa State | 4 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| No. 25 Missouri vs. Louisiana | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 7 Texas vs. UTEP | 4:15 p.m. | SEC Network, Fubo |
| No. 5 Miami (Fla.) vs. No. 18 USF | 4:30 p.m. | The CW Network, DirecTV |
| Bowling Green vs. Liberty | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nevada vs. Middle Tennessee State | 5 p.m. | Mountain West Network |
| Mississippi State vs. Alcorn State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| FIU vs. FAU | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Kennesaw State vs. Merrimack | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Marshall vs. Eastern Kentucky | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Charlotte vs. Monmouth | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 1 Ohio State vs. Ohio | 7 p.m. | Peacock |
| No. 9 Illinois vs. Western Michigan | 7 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| No. 17 Ole Miss vs. Arkansas | 7 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion | 7 p.m. | ACC Network, Fubo |
| Georgia Southern vs. Jacksonville State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Georgia State vs. Murray State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Southern Miss vs. App State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Rice vs. Prairie View A&M | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 3 LSU vs. Florida | 7:30 p.m. | ABC, Fubo |
| No. 8 Notre Dame vs. No. 16 Texas A&M | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNU, Fubo |
| Iowa vs. UMass | 7:30 p.m. | BTN, Fubo |
| Louisiana Tech vs. New Mexico State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Coastal Carolina vs. East Carolina | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| No. 11 South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt | 7:45 p.m. | SEC Network, Fubo |
| Wyoming vs. No. 20 Utah | 8 p.m. | CBSSN, Fubo |
| Tulane vs. Duke | 8 p.m. | ESPN2, Fubo |
| TCU vs. Abilene Christian | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Tulsa vs. Navy | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| UAB vs. Akron | 8:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Utah State vs. Air Force | 9:45 p.m. | FS1, Fubo |
| Fresno State vs. Southern | 10 p.m. | Mountain West Network |
| Cal vs. Minnesota | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN, Fubo |
| Stanford vs. Boston College | 10:30 p.m. | ACC Network, Fubo |
| Arizona State vs. Texas State | 10:30 p.m. | TNT, DirecTV |
| Hawaii vs. Portland State | 11:59 p.m. | Spectrum Sports |
How to watch Week 3 college football games
- TV channels: ABC | ESPN | ESPN2 | ESPNU | SEC Network | ACC Network | Fox | FS1 | BTN | The CW Network | TNT | CBS | CBS Sports Network | NBC
- Live streams: Fubo | ESPN+ | Paramount+ | Peacock | DirecTV
Several different national TV networks will air live college football games during Week 3; ESPN will carry Thursday night's contest between Wake Forest and NC State.
The majority of games can be streamed live on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers, so you can try the service before you buy. Stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and 100-plus top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
Certain games, like No. 25 Missouri vs. Louisiana, will stream exclusively on ESPN+.
Games on NBC, including No. 8 Notre Dame vs. No. 16 Texas A&M, are available to stream on Peacock; games on CBS, like Purdue vs. USC, will be available to stream on Paramount+.
Fans can stream any game on The CW Network or TNT live on DirecTV.
College football AP top 25 rankings
- Ohio State
- Penn State
- LSU
- Oregon
- Miami (Fla.)
- Georgia
- Texas
- Notre Dame
- Illinois
- Florida State
- South Carolina
- Clemson
- Oklahoma
- Iowa State
- Tennessee
- Texas A&M
- Ole Miss
- South Florida
- Alabama
- Utah
- Texas Tech
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Auburn
- Missouri