Mike Smith
Here’s everything you need to know about College Football in 2026, including where to watch games, and TV networks.
How to watch College Football outside the US on Hulu + Live TV
To watch College Football outside the US, use a reliable VPN and connect to a US server, then sign in to Hulu + Live TV. The service carries college football channels including ABC and ESPN, along with ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, FOX, NBC, FS1 and SEC Network.
- Subscribe to NordVPN
- Install the VPN app on your device.
- Connect to a US-based server.
- Open the Hulu + Live TV website, then login or sign up for a new account.
- You are all set to watch College Football from anywhere!
When Does College Football 2026 Start?
The first major FBS games take place on Saturday, August 29, with North Carolina vs. TCU starting the day’s FBS action at noon ET on ESPN.
How to Watch College Football 2026 in the US
You can watch College Football in the US across major networks including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, The CW, ACC Network, SEC Network and Big Ten Network. For streaming, Hulu + Live TV carries many of these channels in one package.
College Football Week 0 Schedule for August 29, 2026
| Time ET | Matchup | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 p.m. | North Carolina vs. TCU | ESPN |
| 3:00 p.m. | San Jose State at USC | NBC, Peacock |
| 3:30 p.m. | NC State at Virginia | ESPN |
| 5:30 p.m. | Jacksonville State at North Dakota State | CBS Sports Network |
| 6:30 p.m. | Sacramento State at Eastern Michigan | ESPN+ |
| 7:00 p.m. | Hawai’i at Stanford | ACC Network |
| 7:00 p.m. | New Mexico State at Florida State | The CW |
| 10:00 p.m. | Memphis at UNLV | FOX |
College Football Week 1 Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Time ET | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 3 | UMass at Rutgers | 6:00 p.m. | Big Ten Network |
| September 3 | Akron at Wake Forest | 7:00 p.m. | ACC Network |
| September 3 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Missouri | 8:00 p.m. | SEC Network |
| September 3 | Colorado at Georgia Tech | 8:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| September 3 | Eastern Illinois at Minnesota | 8:00 p.m. | Peacock |
| September 3 | Idaho at Utah | 9:00 p.m. | ESPNU |
| September 4 | Fresno State at USC | 9:00 p.m. | FOX |
| September 4 | Miami at Stanford | 9:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| September 5 | East Carolina at Alabama | 12:00 p.m. | ABC |
| September 5 | North Texas at Indiana | 12:00 p.m. | FOX |
| September 5 | Oregon State at Houston | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN |
| September 5 | Baylor vs. Auburn | 3:30 p.m. | ABC |
| September 5 | Boise State at Oregon | 3:30 p.m. | CBS |
| September 5 | Texas State at Texas | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| September 5 | Clemson at LSU | 7:30 p.m. | ABC |
| September 5 | Western Michigan at Michigan | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| September 5 | UCLA at California | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| September 6 | Washington State at Washington | 4:00 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| September 6 | Louisville vs. Ole Miss | 7:30 p.m. | ABC |
| September 6 | Wisconsin vs. Notre Dame | 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock |
| September 7 | SMU at Florida State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN |
What Devices Can You Use to Stream College Football?
| Category | Devices |
|---|---|
| Mobile | Smartphones and tablets |
| Computers | PCs and Macs through supported web browsers |
| Smart TVs | Supported smart TV platforms |
| Streaming Devices | Compatible connected streaming devices |
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