Week 4 of the 2026 college football season is when the conference races truly begin, and the September 26 slate is loaded. Georgia travels to Oklahoma, Alabama visits South Carolina, LSU heads to Texas A&M, and USC and Oregon renew their rivalry in prime time. Here is the full Week 4 marquee schedule with kickoff times and TV networks, plus a free printable pick sheet so you can circle your winners before the games kick off.
2026 college football Week 4: quick facts
- Dates: Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Headliners: Georgia at Oklahoma, Alabama at South Carolina, LSU at Texas A&M, USC at Oregon
- Networks: ABC, ESPN, FOX, CBS, and NBC/Peacock all carry marquee games
- Night-cap crunch: three top games kick within 30 minutes Saturday night
2026 college football Week 4 TV schedule
All times Eastern and subject to change. This is the marquee slate; check your provider for the full regional lineup.
| Day | Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 25 | Clemson at California | 10:30 PM | ESPN |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Texas at Tennessee | 12:00 PM | ABC |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Ohio State at Illinois | 12:00 PM | FOX |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Georgia at Oklahoma | 3:30 PM | ABC / ESPN |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Michigan at Iowa | 3:30 PM | CBS |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Florida at Ole Miss | 3:30 PM | ABC / ESPN |
| Sat, Sep 26 | Alabama at South Carolina | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| Sat, Sep 26 | LSU at Texas A&M | 7:30 PM | ABC |
| Sat, Sep 26 | USC at Oregon | 7:30 PM | NBC / Peacock |
Download the free printable Week 4 pick sheet
Print the one-page schedule with a pick column, hand copies around the watch party, and settle it Saturday night.
Download the printable 2026 CFB Week 4 pick sheet (PDF)
Week 4 games to watch
The SEC steals the weekend. Georgia at Oklahoma is the marquee matchup, a top-tier road test for the Bulldogs in a hostile Norman environment. Alabama at South Carolina and LSU at Texas A&M are both night games with real playoff stakes, and they overlap, so set your second screen. In the Big Ten, USC at Oregon is the prime-time showcase, while Ohio State opens the day at Illinois and Michigan visits a tricky Iowa team at 3:30. Texas at Tennessee kicks the whole slate off at noon on ABC.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the biggest college football games in Week 4 of 2026?
The marquee Week 4 games are Georgia at Oklahoma, Alabama at South Carolina, LSU at Texas A&M, and USC at Oregon, all on Saturday, September 26.
What channel is Georgia vs Oklahoma on?
Georgia at Oklahoma kicks off at 3:30 PM ET on ABC or ESPN on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
What time do the Week 4 night games start?
Alabama at South Carolina starts at 7:00 PM ET, while LSU at Texas A&M and USC at Oregon both kick at 7:30 PM ET.
