College Football Week 9 is loaded. On Saturday, October 24, No. 1 Miami hosts Pitt, No. 7 Ole Miss visits No. 19 Texas in a ranked SEC showdown, and No. 6 Indiana goes to Michigan. Below is the full Week 9 top-games schedule with kickoff times (Eastern) and national TV.
Week 9 Quick Facts
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Headliner: No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas (7:30 PM ET, ABC)
- Top-ranked game: Pitt at No. 1 Miami (12:00 PM ET, ESPN)
- Networks: ABC, ESPN, FOX, CBS, NBC and Peacock
College Football Week 9 schedule, times and TV
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Pitt at No. 1 Miami | 12:00 PM | ESPN |
| No. 6 Indiana at Michigan | 12:00 PM | FOX |
| No. 18 LSU at Auburn | 12:00 PM | ABC |
| Texas A&M at No. 13 Alabama | 3:30 PM | ABC |
| Michigan State at No. 9 UCLA | 3:30 PM | CBS |
| Tennessee at South Carolina | 3:30 PM | ESPN |
| No. 2 BYU at UCF | 3:30 PM | FOX |
| Virginia Tech at Clemson | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas | 7:30 PM | ABC |
| USC at Wisconsin | 7:30 PM | NBC / Peacock |
| No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
All games Saturday, Oct 24. Rankings per the Week 8 AP Top 25. Times and TV can shift; check before kickoff.
Games to watch in Week 9
The marquee matchup is No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas in prime time on ABC, a ranked SEC clash with playoff stakes for both. The day opens big with Pitt at No. 1 Miami and No. 6 Indiana at Michigan at noon, and the nightcap sends No. 14 Houston to No. 10 Utah in a Big 12 heavyweight bout. Keep an eye on No. 2 BYU at UCF and Michigan State at No. 9 UCLA as ranked teams try to stay unbeaten. See where everyone stands in the Week 8 AP Top 25 and our latest CFP bracket projections.
Printable Week 9 schedule
Grab the full grid and print it: the Top 25 schedule grid and the 2026 college football schedule hub have every team. Follow the action live on the Top 25 scoreboard, and compare with last week (Week 8).
Week 9 FAQ
What are the biggest college football games in Week 9?
No. 7 Ole Miss at No. 19 Texas (7:30 ET, ABC), Pitt at No. 1 Miami (noon, ESPN), No. 6 Indiana at Michigan (noon, FOX) and No. 14 Houston at No. 10 Utah (10:15 ET, ESPN).
What date is college football Week 9 in 2026?
The main slate is Saturday, October 24, 2026.
What channels are Week 9 games on?
ABC, ESPN, FOX, CBS and NBC/Peacock carry the Week 9 top games.
Who is No. 1 in college football for Week 9?
Miami (FL) is No. 1 in the Week 8 AP Top 25 and hosts Pitt at noon ET on ESPN.
