College Football Week 2: Matchups, game times & how to watch every game this week

College football week 2 schedule

• Friday, September 6 @ 7 p.m. ET Western Illinois vs. Indiana on Big Ten Network
• Friday, September 6 @ 7 p.m. ET BYU vs. SMU on ESPN2
• Friday, September 6 @ 9 p.m. ET Duke vs. Northwestern on FS1
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Texas vs. Michigan on Fox
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Bowling Green vs. Penn State on Big Ten Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Arkansas vs. Oklahoma State on ABC/ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Kansas State vs. Tulane on ESPN
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Georgia Tech vs. Syracuse on ACC Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Rhode Island vs. Minnesota on Peacock
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Akron vs. Rutgers on Big Ten Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Pittsburgh vs. Cincinnati on ESPN2
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Merrimack vs. UConn on TBD
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Troy vs. Memphis on ESPNU
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12 p.m. ET Army vs. Florida Atlantic on CBS Sports Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 12:45 p.m. ET McNeese vs. Texas A&M on SEC Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 2 p.m. ET Texas Tech vs. Georgia on ESPN Plus/SEC Network Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 2 p.m. ET Missouri State vs. Ball State on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 2:30 p.m. ET St. Francis (PA) vs. Kent State on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3 p.m. ET Utah Tech vs. UNLV on TBD
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Northern Illinois vs. Notre Dame on NBC/Peacock
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Baylor vs. Utah on Fox
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Iowa vs. Iowa State on CBS/Paramount Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Jacksonville State vs. Louisville on ESPN Plus/ACC Extra
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET California vs. Auburn on ESPN2
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET South Carolina vs. Kentucky on ABC/ESPN2
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Michigan State vs. Maryland on Big Ten Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Eastern Michigan vs. Washington on Big Ten Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET South Dakota vs. Washington on FS1
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Massachusetts vs. Toledo on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Duquesne vs. Boston College on ESPN Plus/ACC Extra
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Charlotte vs. North Carolina on ACC Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET Idaho vs. Wyoming on TruTV/Max
• Saturday, September 7 @ 3:30 p.m. ET  Temple vs. Navy on CBS Sports Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 4 p.m. ET UTSA vs. Texas State on ESPNU
• Saturday, September 7 @ 4:15 p.m. ET Middle Tennessee vs. Ole Miss on SEC Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 4:30 p.m. ET Marshall vs. Virginia Tech on The CW
• Saturday, September 7 @ 6 p.m. ET Florida A&M vs. Miami on ESPN Plus/ACC Extra
• Saturday, September 7 @ 6 p.m. ET UAlbany vs. West Virginia on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 6 p.m. ET Central Michigan vs. Florida International on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 6 p.m. ET Gardner-Webb vs. James Madison on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 6 p.m. ET East Carolina vs. Old Dominion on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 6 p.m. ET South Alabama vs. Ohio on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 6:30 p.m. ET Sam Houston vs. UCF on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET South Florida vs. Alabama on ESPN 
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Buffalo vs. Missouri on ESPN Plus/SEC Network Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Kansas vs. Illinois on FS1
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Samford vs. Florida on ESPN Plus/SEC Network Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET William & Mary vs. Coastal Carolina on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Eastern Kentucky vs. Western Kentucky on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Chattanooga vs. Georgia State on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Cal Poly vs. Stanford on ESPN Plus/ACC Extra
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Virginia vs.Wake Forest on ESPN2
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Louisiana vs. Kennesaw State on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET San José State vs. Air Force on CBS Sports Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Northern Colorado vs.Colorado State on TBD
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Georgia Southern vs.Nevada on TruTV/Max
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Tulsa vs. Arkansas State on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET UAB vs. UL Monroe on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET SE Louisiana vs.Southern Miss on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Texas Southern vs. Rice on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7 p.m. ET Western Michigan vs. Ohio State on Big Ten Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Tennessee vs. NC State on ABC/ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Nicholls vs. LSU on ESPN Plus/SEC Network Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Alcorn State vs. Vanderbilt on ESPNU
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Colorado vs. Nebraska on NBC/Peacock
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7:30 p.m. ET Stephen F. Austin vs. North Texas on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 7:45 p.m. ET Houston vs.Oklahoma on SEC Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 8 p.m. ET App State vs.Clemson on ACC Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 8 p.m. ET Long Island University vs. TCU on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 9 p.m. ET Southern Utah vs. UTEP on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 10 p.m. ET Boise State vs.Oregon on Peacock
• Saturday, September 7 @ 10 p.m. ET Northern Arizona vs.Arizona on ESPN Plus
• Saturday, September 7 @ 10 p.m. ET Texas Tech vs. Washington State on Fox
• Saturday, September 7 @ 10 p.m. ET Sacramento State vs. Fresno State on TBD
• Saturday, September 7 @ 10:15 p.m. ET Liberty vs. New Mexico State on ESPN2
• Saturday, September 7 @ 10:30 p.m. ET Mississippi State vs. Arizona State on ESPN
• Saturday, September 7 @ 10:30 p.m. ET Oregon State vs. San Diego State on CBS Sports Network
• Saturday, September 7 @ 11 p.m. ET Utah State vs. USC on Big Ten Network

College football week 2 predictions

Georgia and Ohio State remain at the top of the AP Top 25 this week, while Texas rose from fourth place to third by shutting out Colorado State in their season opener. Meanwhile, in week 2, Oregon finds itself four positions down on the list and Clemson took a beating in week 1 that dropped them to last place. Georgia and Ohio State are both predicted to win again by large margins, but then again, so are lots of other teams. 

Based on betting odds, teams from SMU to Duke are expected to win by at least 10 points. The big matchup of the week is Texas vs. Michigan, where the Texas team is expected to win by 10 points, though the probability they’ll win is just 74 percent. 

Teams that experts are most certain about winning include Ole Miss and Notre Dame. Both of these schools have a probability of more than 95 to win. Other games might have a slimmer margin. This includes Kansas State at Tulane, where Kansas has a 55 percent of winning. 

Where to watch college football week 2 games

College football is available on a variety of channels this season. These include local networks like ABC and NBC, along with conference networks like ACCN and Big Ten Network. Some games are also shown on apps that must be purchased independently. Peacock and SEC Plus fall into this category. And, of course, ESPN will provide a lot of action on its networks and ESPN Plus app. 

Watch on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM has four channel packages to choose from. The higher-tier plans aren’t the cheapest option for college football fans, but the volume of channels is hard to beat. The Choice plan is great for college sports fans because it delivers a lot of regional sports networks (RSNs) and college conference networks. Plus, DIRECTV STREAM is one of just two major livestreaming platforms to carry Bally Sports networks.

Additional sports channels on DIRECTV STREAM include NFL Network, NHL Network, NBA TV, Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and Fox Sports 2 (FS2). You can stream simultaneously on an infinite number of devices as long as you’re at home Away from home, users are allowed the three out-of-network simultaneous streams. Users also get unlimited cloud DVR space with any plan. 

Due to a dispute over negotiating a renewed distribution deal, DIRECTV STREAM is not currently carrying Disney-owned channels including ABC, ESPN, SEC Network and ACC Network.

Watch on Fubo

Fubo is also a good option for college football fans who want to cut cable. There are three Fubo plans to choose from. Fubo delivers important channels like ESPN, ESPN2, Boxing TV, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, Marquee Sports Network, Fubo Sports and Golf Channel. You’ll get all local channels included in your plan, too, so you can watch a variety of primetime sports and Saturday morning college football games.

Fubo also has regional sports channels in select plans, including FanDuel Sports Networks, to help you catch up with local teams. A regional sports fee may apply. The Sports Lite add-on to your plan unlocks networks like ACCN, Big Ten Network, CBS Sports Network, MLB Network, MLB Strikezone, NHL Network and NBA TV to your channel guide. Fubo also has a Sports Plus with NFL RedZone extra with additional channels like NFL RedZone, ESPNU and Pickle TV. You can stream on up to 10 devices at once within your home network, plus 3 away from home. You also get unlimited Cloud DVR storage with any plan offered by Fubo.

Watch on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV has a single plan that offers a lot of coverage to college football fans. The 95+ channels include all local channels, plus Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ACCN, FS1, FS2, NFL Network, MLB Network, TNT and SEC Network. More importantly, Hulu + Live TV is the only service to include the ESPN Plus app in every plan. You’ll get tons of college football games along with game highlights and original documentaries.

If you need even more sports channels, consider springing for the Sports add-on. The extra gives you NFL RedZone, FanDuel TV, FanDuel Racing, MAVTV, Outdoor Channel and Sportsman Channel. All customers get unlimited cloud DVR and two simultaneous streams. Plus, your plan comes with the entire Hulu on-demand library with thousands of titles.

Watch on Sling TV

Sling TV isn’t the best option for local channels, but Fox, NBC and ABC are available in some markets. Where you can get local networks, you’ll find them on the Sling Blue plan. That plan also carries FS1 and NFL Network. Meanwhile, you need Sling Orange to get ESPN. You can get all available channels with a combined Sling Orange & Blue plan.

If you pay for the Sports Extra, you’ll get the Big Ten Network, ACCN, SEC Network, MLB Network Strike Zone, NHL Network, NBA TV, Tennis Channel, NFL RedZone and Golf Channel. You can record football games using 50 hours of DVR space included with all Sling TV plans, or pay to increase your storage to 200 hours. Sling Orange & Blue offers customers four simultaneous streams.

Watch on YouTube TV

YouTube TV has a single plan with more than 100 channels in the guide. This option has all local channels, plus must-haves for college football like ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, FS2, SEC Network, ACCN, Big Ten Network and CBS Sports Network. When the NFL season kicks off in the fall, YouTube TV is the only place to get the NFL Season Ticket for out-of-market games. YouTube TV subscribers get a discount.  

If you turn on a college football game at halftime, YouTube has unique features that help you catch up. The Key Plays and Stats views are available to all customers. If you still don’t have enough channels, get the YouTube TV Sports Plus add-on to gain NFL RedZone, Fox Soccer Plus, Impact Wrestling, FanDuel TV, Fight Network and more. YouTube TV also offers all customers unlimited cloud DVR storage space and three simultaneous streams.

FAQ

How many games are in the college football season?

Each team plays 12 games in the college football regular season. The playoffs have 11 total games. 

Is the 2024 football schedule out?

Yes. Each team posts its schedule on its website, and the full schedules for 2024-2025 are now out. You can also find the schedule on ESPN.

Can you play 5 seasons in college football?

No, you can only play four seasons in football. However, some schools allow players to “redshirt” one season and stay on the team without playing. Some players choose to do this during their freshman year. The player could then play an additional four years if they graduate late.