The 2026 college football Week 2 schedule runs Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12, and it is loaded with heavyweight nonconference games led by Oklahoma at Michigan and Ohio State at Texas. Below are the key Week 2 matchups with TV times, plus a free printable PDF.
2026 College Football Week 2 Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 8, 2026
- Dates: Thursday, September 10 to Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Headline games: Oklahoma at Michigan, Ohio State at Texas, Oregon at Oklahoma State
- Rivalry watch: Iowa State at Iowa, Tennessee at Georgia Tech
- TV networks: FOX, ABC, CBS, ESPN, USA, and NBC/Peacock
- Printable PDF: free download at the top of this page
2026 College Football Week 2 Schedule and TV Times
Here is the 2026 college football Week 2 schedule by day with kickoff times in ET and national TV. Times are subject to change as networks finalize windows. Kickoff windows are confirmed on the official NCAA.com college football schedule.
Thursday, Sept 10
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Florida A&M at Miami (FL) | 8:00 PM | ACC Network |
Friday, Sept 11
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond at NC State | 7:00 PM | ESPNU |
| Villanova at Louisville | 7:00 PM | ACC Network |
| Norfolk State at Virginia | 7:00 PM | ACC Network X |
| Rutgers at Boston College | 7:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| Missouri at Kansas | 8:00 PM | FOX |
Saturday, Sept 12
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma at Michigan | 12:00 PM | FOX |
| Arizona State at Texas A&M | 12:00 PM | ABC |
| Oregon at Oklahoma State | 12:00 PM | ESPN |
| UCF at Pittsburgh | 3:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| Mississippi State at Minnesota | 3:30 PM | CBS |
| Memphis at Boise State | 6:00 PM | USA |
| Georgia State at Kennesaw State | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Tennessee at Georgia Tech | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Iowa State at Iowa | 7:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
| Ohio State at Texas | 7:30 PM | ABC |
| Arkansas at Utah | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
Games to Watch in Week 2
Week 2 is one of the best nonconference Saturdays of the year. Oklahoma visits Michigan in a noon kickoff on FOX, Ohio State travels to Texas for a prime-time rematch on ABC, and Oregon heads to Oklahoma State. In-state rivals meet as Iowa State plays at Iowa, while Tennessee at Georgia Tech and Arkansas at Utah round out the marquee slate.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Week 2 of the 2026 college football season?
Week 2 of the 2026 college football season runs Thursday, September 10 through Saturday, September 12, with the main slate on Saturday, September 12.
What are the biggest 2026 college football Week 2 games?
The headline Week 2 matchups include Oklahoma at Michigan, Ohio State at Texas, Oregon at Oklahoma State, Iowa State at Iowa, and Tennessee at Georgia Tech.
Is there a printable 2026 college football Week 2 schedule?
Yes. You can download a free printable 2026 college football Week 2 schedule PDF at the top of this page, with every key game, kickoff time, and TV network.
What channels show Week 2 college football in 2026?
Week 2 games air across FOX, ABC, CBS, USA, NBC and Peacock, and the ESPN family (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+), plus the ACC Network.
More College Football Resources
- 2026 College Football Schedule Hub (all teams and conferences)
- 2026 College Football Week 1 Schedule
- 2026 College Football Week 0 Schedule
