The 2026 college football Week 3 schedule is headlined by Florida State at Alabama on Saturday, September 19, with Michigan State at Notre Dame in prime time and Arizona State vs Kansas in London. Below are the key Week 3 matchups with TV times, plus a free printable PDF.
2026 College Football Week 3 Schedule: Quick Facts
Last updated: July 8, 2026
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Headline game: Florida State at Alabama (3:30 PM ET, ABC)
- Prime time: Michigan State at Notre Dame (7:30 PM ET, NBC/Peacock)
- International: Arizona State vs Kansas in London (Union Jack Classic)
- TV networks: ABC, FOX, FS1, USA, ESPN, NBC/Peacock, ACC Network
- Printable PDF: free download at the top of this page
2026 College Football Week 3 Schedule and TV Times
Here is the 2026 college football Week 3 schedule 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.
Saturday, Sept 19
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona State vs Kansas (Union Jack Classic, London) | 12:00 PM | FS1 |
| North Texas at Texas State | 12:00 PM | USA |
| Miami (Ohio) vs Cincinnati | 3:30 PM | ESPN+ |
| Florida State at Alabama | 3:30 PM | ABC |
| Utah State at Utah | 3:30 PM | FOX |
| FIU at Florida Atlantic | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Virginia vs West Virginia (Duke’s Mayo Classic, Charlotte) | 7:30 PM | ACC Network |
| Virginia Tech at Maryland | 7:30 PM | FOX/FS1 |
| Michigan State at Notre Dame | 7:30 PM | NBC/Peacock |
Games to Watch in Week 3
Week 3 delivers a marquee nonconference Saturday. Florida State visits Alabama in a top matchup on ABC, Michigan State travels to Notre Dame under the lights, and Arizona State meets Kansas in London for the Union Jack Classic. Rivalry flavor comes from Virginia vs West Virginia in the Duke’s Mayo Classic and Virginia Tech at Maryland.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Week 3 of the 2026 college football season?
Week 3 of the 2026 college football season is Saturday, September 19, 2026, with all of the headline games kicking off that day.
What are the biggest 2026 college football Week 3 games?
The headline Week 3 matchups are Florida State at Alabama, Michigan State at Notre Dame, and Arizona State vs Kansas in London, plus Virginia vs West Virginia in the Duke’s Mayo Classic.
Is there a printable 2026 college football Week 3 schedule?
Yes. You can download a free printable 2026 college football Week 3 schedule PDF at the top of this page, with every key game, kickoff time, and TV network.
What channels show Week 3 college football in 2026?
Week 3 games air across ABC, FOX, FS1, USA, ESPN and ESPN+, NBC and Peacock, and the ACC Network.
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