The 2026 College Football Week 3 Schedule is packed with ranked matchups and conference openers across the country. After two busy weeks, Week 3 (September 17–19) features several high-profile games on ABC, ESPN, FOX, CBS and NBC.
Here is the full look at the College Football Week 3 Schedule, including dates, kickoff times, TV channels and streaming options.
How to Watch College Football Week 3
- TV channels: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, CBS, NBC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, TNT, CW, CBS Sports Network, USA Network
- Streaming: ESPN+, Peacock, Paramount+, Disney+, YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream
Thursday, September 17 – College Football Week 3 Schedule 2026
College Football Week 3 – Thursday
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | at PittAcrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA | 7:30pm ETESPN |
Friday, September 18 – College Football TV Schedule Week 3
College Football Week 3 – Friday
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | at Wake ForestAllegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC | 7:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Friday | at Texas TechJones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock, TX | 8:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Friday | at OregonAutzen Stadium, Eugene, OR | 10:30pm ETBig Ten Network |
Saturday, September 19 – Early Games (Noon–1:00 p.m. ET) – College Football TV Schedule Week 3
College Football Week 3 – Saturday Early
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | at Ohio StateOhio Stadium, Columbus, OH | 12:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Saturday | at ArkansasDonald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | 12:00pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | at Penn StateBeaver Stadium, University Park, PA | 12:00pm ETBig Ten Network | ||
| Saturday | at Kansas StateBill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, KS | 12:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | at Iowa StateJack Trice Stadium, Ames, IA | 12:00pm ETESPNU | ||
| Saturday | at KansasDavid Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium, Lawrence, KS | 12:00pm ETFS1 | ||
| Saturday | at ClemsonMemorial Stadium, Clemson, SC | 12:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | at MinnesotaHuntington Bank Stadium, Minneapolis, MN | 12:00pm ETBig Ten Network | ||
| Saturday | at VanderbiltFirstBank Stadium, Nashville, TN | 12:45pm ETSEC Network |
Saturday, September 19 – Afternoon Games (3:30–4:15 p.m. ET) – College Football TV Schedule Week 3
College Football Week 3 – Saturday Afternoon
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | at Texas A&MKyle Field, College Station, TX | 3:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at AlabamaBryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | 3:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | at RutgersSHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ | 3:30pm ETCBS | ||
| Saturday | at LouisvilleL&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, Louisville, KY | 3:30pm ETTV TBA | ||
| Saturday | at UtahRice-Eccles Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT | 3:30pm ETFOX | ||
| Saturday | at MichiganMichigan Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI | 3:30pm ETBig Ten Network | ||
| Saturday | at South CarolinaWilliams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | 4:15pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at IndianaMemorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN | 4:00pm ETPeacock | ||
| Saturday | at IowaKinnick Stadium, Iowa City, IA | 4:00pm ETFS1 | ||
| Saturday | at DukeWallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC | 4:00pm ETCW |
Saturday, September 19 – Primetime Games (7:00–11:00 p.m. ET) – Week 3 College Football Schedule
College Football Week 3 – Saturday Primetime
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | at AuburnJordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL | 7:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | at Notre DameNotre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, IN | 7:30pm ETNBC | ||
| Saturday | at Ole MissVaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | 7:30pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | at OklahomaGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK | 7:30pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | at Colorado StateCanvas Stadium, Fort Collins, CO | 7:30pm ETCBS | ||
| Saturday | vs VirginiaBank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC | 7:30pm ETACC Network | ||
| Saturday | at MarylandSECU Stadium, College Park, MD | 7:30pm ETFOX/FS1 | ||
| Saturday | at TennesseeNeyland Stadium, Knoxville, TN | 7:45pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at TexasDarrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, TX | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | at ArizonaArizona Stadium, Tucson, AZ | 10:30pm ETTNT | ||
| Saturday | at UCLARose Bowl, Pasadena, CA | 11:00pm ETBig Ten Network | ||
| Saturday | at Oregon StateReser Stadium, Corvallis, OR | 11:00pm ETUSA Network | ||
| Saturday | at San Jose StateCEFCU Stadium, San Jose, CA | 11:00pm ETFS1 |
Biggest Games of Week 3
Several high-profile matchups highlight the College Football Week 3 Schedule:
- Georgia at Arkansas (Noon, ABC)
- North Carolina at Clemson (Noon, ESPN)
- Florida State at Alabama (3:30 p.m., ABC)
- USC at Rutgers (3:30 p.m., CBS)
- Florida at Auburn (7:00 p.m., ESPN)
- Michigan State at Notre Dame (7:30 p.m., NBC)
- LSU at Ole Miss (7:30 p.m., ABC)
These games give early insight into several conference races and national title contenders on the week 3 college football slate.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is College Football Week 3 in 2026?
Thursday, September 17 through Saturday, September 19, 2026.
What are the biggest games in Week 3?
Georgia at Arkansas, Florida State at Alabama, LSU at Ole Miss, Michigan State at Notre Dame, and Florida at Auburn.
What channels show Week 3 games?
ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, FOX, FS1, CBS, NBC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and more.
Can I stream the games?
Yes. Most games are available on ESPN+, Peacock, Paramount+, Disney+, YouTube TV, Fubo and other live-TV streaming services.
Where can I find the full College Football Week 3 Schedule?
The complete week 3 college football schedule with times and TV channels appears above.
