Friday nights are a major part of the 2026 college football season. The schedule features games from across the FBS, including conference matchups, rivalry games and a full Black Friday slate. FOX’s Friday coverage includes marquee games throughout the season, beginning with Toledo at Michigan State and Fresno State at USC in Week 1.
Here is the complete 2026 Friday college football schedule with dates, kickoff times and TV information. Broadcast details can change during the season, and additional networks and kickoff times will be added as they are announced.
2026 College Football Friday Schedule
All times are Eastern.
Friday, Sept. 4
Friday, Sept. 11
Friday, Sept. 18
Friday, Sept. 25
Friday, Oct. 2
Friday, Oct. 9
Friday, Oct. 16
Friday, Oct. 23
- Duke at Virginia, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- UMass at UConn, 7 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network)
- Army at Tulsa, 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
- Air Force at Wyoming, 9 p.m. ET (CW)
- NC State at Stanford, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
Friday, Oct. 30
Friday, Nov. 6
Friday, Nov. 13
Friday, Nov. 20
Friday, Nov. 27
- Buffalo at Akron, noon ET (TV TBD)
- Mississippi State at Ole Miss, noon ET (ABC)
- Nebraska at Iowa, noon ET (CBS)
- Toledo at Ohio, noon ET (TV TBD)
- Tulsa at UTSA, Time TBD (TV TBD)
- Florida Atlantic at East Carolina, Time TBD (TV TBD)
- Temple at Memphis, Time TBD (TV TBD)
- Tulane at South Florida, Time TBD (TV TBD)
- Appalachian State at South Alabama, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN+)
- Florida at Florida State, 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
- North Dakota State at San Jose State, 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS Sports Network)
- Air Force at New Mexico, 4:30 p.m. ET (CW)
- Texas at Texas A&M, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC)
- Minnesota at Wisconsin, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
- West Virginia at Utah, 9 p.m. ET (FOX)
How to Watch College Football on Friday Nights
Friday college football games will air across FOX, FS1, ESPN networks, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, The CW and other channels during the 2026 season. Check the schedule above for the network assigned to each matchup.
FOX and FS1 games are also available with FOX One, which brings FOX college football and more together in one subscription.
Which Friday College Football Games Are on FOX Networks?
FOX’s Friday slate includes Fresno State at USC, Missouri at Kansas, Houston at Texas Tech, Northwestern at Indiana, Penn State at Northwestern, Washington at Purdue, Nebraska at Illinois, Illinois at UCLA, Oregon at Michigan State and West Virginia at Utah. Additional Friday games are scheduled for FS1, including Toledo at Michigan State, Iowa State at UCF and New Mexico at Wyoming. Network assignments remain subject to change.
Are There College Football Games on Black Friday?
Yes. The Friday, Nov. 27 schedule includes rivalry games and conference matchups throughout the day. Featured games include Mississippi State at Ole Miss, Nebraska at Iowa, Florida at Florida State, Texas at Texas A&M, Minnesota at Wisconsin and West Virginia at Utah.
