The 2026 College Football schedule and season officially kicks off with “Week 0” on Saturday, August 29, 2026. The regular season will feature an expanded schedule for many conferences and will run through December 12, followed by the 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP). This season marks another major shift in conference realignment as the Pac-12 returns to 8 members and new programs like North Dakota State make their FBS debut.
2026 College Football Conference Realignment Update
The “Great Realignment” continues to reshape the map in 2026. After the big shifts of 2024 and 2025, this year marks the official “rebirth” of the Pac-12, which adds Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, San Diego State, Utah State, and Texas State to join Oregon State and Washington State. Meanwhile, the Mountain West and MAC have expanded their footprints, with powerhouse North Dakota State (NDSU) and Sacramento State officially joining the FBS ranks. The SEC and Big Ten remain at their 16 and 18-team super-conference totals, respectively, solidifying their status as the two premier “mega-conferences” in the sport.
When Does the College Football Season Start?
The 2026 season begins on Saturday, August 29 (Week 0), with a select slate of early matchups. The full national kickoff occurs during Labor Day Weekend, starting Thursday, September 3, and running through the primetime Labor Day Monday game on September 7.
2026 College Football TV Schedule & Rights
Television coverage for 2026 remains consolidated among the major networks, but with a few new streaming wrinkles:
- SEC on ABC/ESPN: For the third year, the SEC is exclusive to the Disney family, with the “Game of the Week” typically landing in the 3:30 PM ET or 7:30 PM ET window on ABC.
- Big Ten “Tripleheader”: The Big Ten continues its partnership with Fox (Noon), CBS (3:30 PM), and NBC (Primetime).
- Big 12 & ACC: Coverage is split between ESPN/ABC and Fox, with select ACC games also appearing on The CW.
- Streaming: Expect a heavy presence of ESPN+ for non-conference games and Peacock for exclusive Big Ten windows.
2026 College Football Schedule – By Teams
Use the table below to find your team’s specific 2026 schedule, printable PDF calendar, and TV guide.
Boston College
Arizona
Illinois
Alabama
California
Arizona State
Indiana
Arkansas
Clemson
Baylor
Iowa
Auburn
Duke
BYU
Maryland
Florida
Florida State
Cincinnati
Michigan
Georgia
Georgia Tech
Colorado
Michigan State
Kentucky
Louisville
Houston
Minnesota
LSU
Miami (FL)
Iowa State
Nebraska
Mississippi State
NC State
Kansas
Northwestern
Missouri
North Carolina
Kansas State
Ohio State
Oklahoma
Pittsburgh
Oklahoma State
Oregon
Ole Miss
SMU
TCU
Penn State
South Carolina
Stanford
Texas Tech
Purdue
Tennessee
Syracuse
UCF
Rutgers
Texas
Virginia
Utah
UCLA
Texas A&M
Virginia Tech
West Virginia
USC
Vanderbilt
Wake Forest
Washington
WisconsinNote: 
Notre Dame, 
Army, and 
Navy schedules are now live.
2026 PAC-12 Football Teams and Printable Schedules
The 2026 season marks a new era for the PAC-12 Conference. Following a period of rebuilding, the conference returns to the field with a mix of its foundational members and powerhouse additions from the Mountain West. Below is the official lineup of teams competing for the PAC-12 Championship this season.
Each team name links to our exclusive 2026 printable schedule featuring a low-ink design perfect for your fridge or office.
| Team | Location | Home Stadium | Printable Schedule |
 Boise State Broncos | Boise, ID | Albertsons Stadium | [Download PDF] |
 Colorado State Rams | Fort Collins, CO | Canvas Stadium | [Download PDF] |
 Fresno State Bulldogs | Fresno, CA | Valley Children’s Stadium | [Download PDF] |
 Oregon State Beavers | Corvallis, OR | Reser Stadium | [Download PDF] |
 San Diego State Aztecs | San Diego, CA | Snapdragon Stadium | [Download PDF] |
 Texas State Bobcats | San Marcos, Texas | Bobcat Stadium | [Download PDF] |
 Utah State Aggies | Logan, UT | Maverick Stadium | [Download PDF] |
 Washington State Cougars | Pullman, WA | Gesa Field | [Download PDF] |
2026 Group of 5 & Independent College Football Schedules
As more college football schedules are confirmed, we’re adding the printable schedules for teams below.
🌪️ American Athletic Conference (AAC)
| Team | Location | Stadium | Printable Schedule |
| Army Black Knights | West Point, NY | Michie Stadium | Download PDF |
 Charlotte 49ers | Charlotte, NC | Jerry Richardson Stadium | Download PDF |
 East Carolina Pirates | Greenville, NC | Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium | Download PDF |
 FAU Owls | Boca Raton, FL | FAU Stadium | Download PDF |
 Memphis Tigers | Memphis, TN | Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium | Download PDF |
| Navy Midshipmen | Annapolis, MD | Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium | Download PDF |
 North Texas Mean Green | Denton, TX | DATCU Stadium | Download PDF |
 Rice Owls | Houston, TX | Rice Stadium | Download PDF |
 South Florida Bulls | Tampa, FL | Raymond James Stadium | Download PDF |
 Temple Owls | Philadelphia, PA | Lincoln Financial Field | Download PDF |
 Tulane Green Wave | New Orleans, LA | Yulman Stadium | Download PDF |
 Tulsa Golden Hurricane | Tulsa, OK | H.A. Chapman Stadium | Download PDF |
 UAB Blazers | Birmingham, AL | Protective Stadium | Download PDF |
 UTSA Roadrunners | San Antonio, TX | Alamodome | Download PDF |
Conference USA (CUSA)
| Team | Location | Stadium | Printable Schedule |
 Delaware Blue Hens | Newark, DE | Delaware Stadium | Download PDF |
 FIU Panthers | Miami, FL | Pitbull Stadium | Download PDF |
 Jacksonville State Gamecocks | Jacksonville, AL | AmFirst Stadium | Download PDF |
 Kennesaw State Owls | Kennesaw, GA | Fifth Third Stadium | Download PDF |
 Liberty Flames | Lynchburg, VA | Williams Stadium | Download PDF |
 Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | Murfreesboro, TN | Floyd Stadium | Download PDF |
 Missouri State Bears | Springfield, MO | Plaster Stadium | Download PDF |
 New Mexico State Aggies | Las Cruces, NM | Aggie Memorial Stadium | Download PDF |
 Sam Houston Bearkats | Huntsville, TX | Elliott T. Bowers Stadium | Download PDF |
 WKU Hilltoppers | Bowling Green, KY | L.T. Smith Stadium | Download PDF |
Mid-American Conference (MAC)
| Team | Location | Stadium | Printable Schedule |
 Akron Zips | Akron, OH | InfoCision Stadium | Download PDF |
 Ball State Cardinals | Muncie, IN | Scheumann Stadium | Download PDF |
 Bowling Green Falcons | Bowling Green, OH | Doyt Perry Stadium | Download PDF |
 Buffalo Bulls | Buffalo, NY | UB Stadium | Download PDF |
 Central Michigan Chippewas | Mount Pleasant, MI | Kelly/Shorts Stadium | Download PDF |
 Eastern Michigan Eagles | Ypsilanti, MI | Rynearson Stadium | Download PDF |
 Kent State Golden Flashes | Kent, OH | Dix Stadium | Download PDF |
 UMass Minutemen | Amherst, MA | McGuirk Stadium | Download PDF |
 Miami (OH) RedHawks | Oxford, OH | Yager Stadium | Download PDF |
 Ohio Bobcats | Athens, OH | Peden Stadium | Download PDF |
 Toledo Rockets | Toledo, OH | Glass Bowl | Download PDF |
 Western Michigan Broncos | Kalamazoo, MI | Waldo Stadium | Download PDF |
🏔️ 2026 Mountain West Football Schedule
| Team | Location | Stadium | Printable Schedule |
 Air Force Falcons | Colorado Springs, CO | Falcon Stadium | Download PDF |
 Hawai’i Rainbow Warriors | Honolulu, HI | Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex | Download PDF |
 Nevada Wolf Pack | Reno, NV | Mackay Stadium | Download PDF |
 New Mexico Lobos | Albuquerque, NM | University Stadium | Download PDF |
 NIU Huskies | DeKalb, IL | Huskie Stadium | Download PDF |
 North Dakota State Bison | Fargo, ND | Fargodome | Download PDF |
 San José State Spartans | San Jose, CA | CEFCU Stadium | Download PDF |
 UNLV Rebels | Las Vegas, NV | Allegiant Stadium | Download PDF |
 UTEP Miners | El Paso, TX | Sun Bowl | Download PDF |
 Wyoming Cowboys | Laramie, WY | War Memorial Stadium | Download PDF |
☀️ Sun Belt Conference
| Team | Location | Stadium | Printable Schedule |
 Appalachian State Mountaineers | Boone, NC | Kidd Brewer Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Arkansas State Red Wolves | Jonesboro, AR | Centennial Bank Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | Conway, SC | Brooks Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Georgia Southern Eagles | Statesboro, GA | Paulson Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Georgia State Panthers | Atlanta, GA | Center Parc Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 James Madison Dukes | Harrisonburg, VA | Bridgeforth Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns | Lafayette, LA | Cajun Field | View 2026 Schedule |
 Marshall Thundering Herd | Huntington, WV | Joan C. Edwards Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Old Dominion Monarchs | Norfolk, VA | S.B. Ballard Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 South Alabama Jaguars | Mobile, AL | Hancock Whitney Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Southern Miss Golden Eagles | Hattiesburg, MS | M.M. Roberts Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | Ruston, LA | Joe Aillet Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 Troy Trojans | Troy, AL | Veterans Memorial Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
 ULM Warhawks | Monroe, LA | Malone Stadium | View 2026 Schedule |
2026-27 College Football Postseason Schedules
- 2026-27 College Football Playoff Schedule
- 2026-27 College Football Bowl Schedule, Printable
- Printable 2026-27 College Football Playoff Bracket & Schedule (High and Low resolution brackets)
2026 College Football Schedule Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: How many teams are in the College Football Playoff (CFP) in 2026?
A: The 2026 postseason will feature the 12-team playoff format, including the five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked at-large teams.
Q: Will the Pac-12 have an automatic bid in 2026?
A: With the Pac-12 reaching the 8-member threshold in 2026, they are eligible for NCAA recognition, but playoff “automatic” status is determined by being one of the five highest-ranked conference winners overall.
Q: Where can I find printable SEC and Big Ten schedules?
A: You can click on any team in the table above to visit their dedicated team page, which includes a free, high-resolution Printable PDF Schedule for the 2026 season. If a team isn’t listed yet, it will be soon.
