Did Week 0’s small slate of action whet your appetite for more college football? There’s a packed schedule of college football games in Week 1, with today’s schedule featuring intriguing matchups and the return of some of last season’s most entertaining teams. Sit down, kick back, and get ready for football as our college football TV schedule outlines who to watch and where to watch them.
College football games on TV today
What time and channels can you watch college football games today?
Today’s college football TV schedule
- Temple at Rutgers | 6:30 PM ET | FOX
- The Citadel at #22 Coastal Carolina | 7 PM ET | ESPN+
- Long Island at Florida International | 7 PM ET | ESPN3
- Boise State at UCF | 7 PM ET | ESPN
- Western Illinois at Ball State | 7 PM ET | ESPN+
- Wagner at Buffalo | 7 PM ET | ESPN+
- Weber State at #24 Utah | 7:30 PM ET | Pac-12 Video
- South Florida at NC State | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN
- East Carolina at Appalachian State | 7:30 PM ET | ESPNU
- UC Davis at Tulsa | 7:30 PM ET | ESPN+
- #4 Ohio State at Minnesota | 8 PM ET | FOX
- Bowling Green at Tennessee | 8 PM ET | ESPN
- UT Martin at Western Kentucky | 8 PM ET | ESPN+
- Houston Baptist at New Mexico | 8 PM ET | TBA
- Eastern Washington at UNLV | 10 PM ET | FSN
- Southern Utah at #25 Arizona State | 10:30 PM ET | Pac-12 Video
Top games to watch today
Unlike Week 0, there are a plethora of college football games to watch today. However, some are noticeably more eye-catching than others. These games are must-watch TV for your Thursday evening!
Boise State at UCF
Not only is it one of the top college football games today, but Boise State at UCF might be one of the best games of the entire Week 1 slate. “The Duel outside Disney World,” “Handsome Hank vs. Dazzling Dillon,” call it what you want — this game promises to be electric.
The two teams are perennial contenders at the top of their conferences. Having been overshadowed last season, you can guarantee that both teams will come out with all guns firing. Additionally, both programs have new head coaches who will be determined to get their reign off to a winning start.
While Boise State head coach Andy Avalos’ defensive background will prove invaluable in containing a traditionally high-powered UCF offense, Gus Malzahn has never lost a home opener. The Knights start as favorites, and star quarterback Dillon Gabriel should ensure they kick start the season with a win.
Ohio State at Minnesota
Remember the Ferrero Rocher commercial where the Ambassador served up a pyramid of the delicious chocolate treat, and the guests exclaimed, “with this Rocher, you are really spoiling us?” In college football’s early scheduling, we’re the party guest, the Big Ten conference is the Ambassador, and the Ferrero Rocher is some delicious early-season all-conference clashes.
We were treated to Nebraska and Illinois in Week 0, and now Ohio State at Minnesota highlights today’s college football games.
Although they faltered last fall, Minnesota is being touted by many to be the biggest challenger to Ohio State in the conference. They return quarterback Tanner Morgan and have an experienced offensive line. Mohamed Ibrahim is one of the best running backs in college football. Furthermore, their defense is led by an ascending 2022 NFL Draft prospect in Boye Mafe.
With all that being said, you’d be foolish to bet against the Buckeyes in this one. Despite having a first-year starter under center in C.J. Stroud, Ohio State has the best wide receiver duo in the nation, two incredibly talented offensive tackles, and a solid defensive line. They also haven’t lost to the Gophers since 2000 and hold a 45-7 head-to-head record.Â
