How to Watch USC vs. Wisconsin on DIRECTV: NBC Channel, Kickoff Time and Streaming
USC visits Wisconsin on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. PT) at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, and the game is on NBC. On DIRECTV, that means your local NBC station, so the channel number depends on where you live. The game also streams on Peacock.
It's the Big Ten's prime-time game in Week 8, and both teams have winning conference records. USC is 6-1 (3-1 Big Ten) after a 31-23 win at Penn State, and Wisconsin is 4-1 (2-0 Big Ten) with a trip to UCLA still to play first. Here's how to watch on DIRECTV, as of October 15, 2026.
USC vs. Wisconsin: date, time and channel
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, October 24, 2026 (Week 8) |
| Kickoff | 7:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. CT / 4:30 p.m. PT |
| Stadium | Camp Randall Stadium, Madison, Wisconsin |
| Conference | Big Ten |
| TV | NBC |
| DIRECTV channel | Your local NBC station (number varies by market) |
| Streaming | Peacock (separate subscription); the DIRECTV app (local NBC where available) |
| Records | USC 6-1 (3-1 Big Ten); Wisconsin 4-1 (2-0 Big Ten), through October 15 |
What channel is USC vs. Wisconsin on DIRECTV?
NBC doesn't have one national channel number on DIRECTV. You watch it on your local NBC affiliate, which DIRECTV includes with its core packages wherever local channels are offered. Press Guide and look for your NBC station's call letters, or search "USC" or "Wisconsin" in the guide. Our guide to what channel NBC is in your area lists stations by market, and if you dropped local channels at some point, here's how to add them back before Saturday.
Here's how the networks carrying Big Ten games on October 24 line up on DIRECTV, as of October 15, 2026:
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Starting package |
|---|---|---|
| NBC | Local NBC station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| FOX | Local FOX station (varies) | Core packages, where local channels are available |
| BTN (Big Ten Network) | 610 | CHOICE |
| Peacock | Not a DIRECTV channel (Peacock app) | Separate subscription |
Because this game is on broadcast NBC, any DIRECTV setup with your local stations covers it. If you mostly watch sports, the MySports Genre Pack is the lower-cost sports-focused option. BTN, home to plenty of other Big Ten games, is on channel 610 starting with CHOICE. You can compare every tier in our DIRECTV package channel comparison, or call 1-855-690-9884 and we'll confirm your local NBC station at your address.
How to stream USC vs. Wisconsin
- Peacock: NBC's Big Ten games stream live on Peacock, so USC-Wisconsin is there too. Peacock is a separate subscription that DIRECTV doesn't bill for. Our guide to what Peacock is covers the plans.
- DIRECTV app: watch your local NBC station live on your phone, tablet or streaming device with your DIRECTV login, where local channels are available to stream.
Trojans fans on the West Coast get a 4:30 p.m. Pacific kickoff, and Badgers fans get a 6:30 p.m. Central start. Check your Peacock login before Saturday so you aren't resetting a password at kickoff.
How USC and Wisconsin got here
Here are both teams' results so far, from ESPN's team schedules as of October 15, 2026:
| USC | Wisconsin |
|---|---|
| W 42-26 vs. San Jose State | L 13-41 vs. Notre Dame (Lambeau Field) |
| W 39-0 vs. Fresno State | W 36-9 vs. Western Illinois |
| W 49-30 vs. Louisiana | W 54-10 vs. Eastern Michigan |
| W 42-35 at Rutgers | W 24-20 at Penn State |
| L 27-41 vs. Oregon | W 31-3 vs. Michigan State |
| W 25-21 vs. Washington | Sat., Oct. 17: at UCLA, 7:30 p.m. ET (NBC) |
| W 31-23 at Penn State |
USC vs. Wisconsin storylines
- Last meeting: USC beat Wisconsin 38-21 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 28, 2024, in the Trojans' first Big Ten season. This time the game is in Madison.
- USC's road form: the Trojans won at Rutgers and at Penn State, and their only loss was at home to Oregon. Our USC vs. Penn State guide covers the win in State College.
- Wisconsin's run: after a season-opening loss to Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, the Badgers won four straight, including a 24-20 win at Penn State and a 31-3 win over Michigan State.
- Different weeks off: USC is idle on October 17, so it gets an extra week to prepare. Wisconsin plays at UCLA that night, then comes home for USC. Our Wisconsin vs. UCLA guide has that game.
- What's next: USC hosts Ohio State on October 31, and Wisconsin visits Iowa the same day.
Big Ten games on DIRECTV, Saturday, October 24
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana at Michigan | Noon | FOX | Local FOX station |
| Rutgers at Northwestern | Noon | Peacock | Streaming only (Peacock app) |
| Oregon at Illinois | 3 or 3:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Iowa at Minnesota | 3 or 3:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| Michigan State at UCLA | 3 or 3:30 p.m. | TBD | TBD |
| USC at Wisconsin | 7:30 p.m. | NBC and Peacock | Local NBC station |
Three afternoon networks are set after the October 17 games. The Week 8 college football TV schedule on DIRECTV lists every game from every conference, and the Week 7 schedule covers this Saturday. For season-long help, see how to watch USC Trojans football on DIRECTV and how to watch Wisconsin Badgers football on DIRECTV.
Local channel help by state: DIRECTV channels for Wisconsin and California. Want NBC and BTN covered for the rest of Big Ten season? Check DIRECTV options at your address or call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
What channel is USC vs. Wisconsin on DIRECTV?
It's on NBC, so tune to your local NBC station. NBC doesn't have one national DIRECTV channel number, so the number depends on your market, and DIRECTV includes local channels with its core packages wherever they're available.
What time does USC vs. Wisconsin start?
Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT, 4:30 p.m. PT) on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin.
Can I stream USC vs. Wisconsin?
Yes. NBC's Big Ten games stream live on Peacock, which is a separate subscription that DIRECTV doesn't bill for. The DIRECTV app also carries your local NBC station where local channels are available to stream.
When did USC and Wisconsin last play?
USC beat Wisconsin 38-21 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on September 28, 2024. The 2026 game is in Madison.
What are USC's and Wisconsin's records?
Through October 15, 2026, USC is 6-1 (3-1 Big Ten) and Wisconsin is 4-1 (2-0 Big Ten). Wisconsin plays at UCLA on October 17 before this game, and USC is idle that week.
Is USC vs. Wisconsin on BTN?
No. This game is on NBC and Peacock, not BTN. BTN is DIRECTV channel 610, starting with the CHOICE package, and carries other Big Ten games.
Need help finding your local NBC station before kickoff? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 15, 2026. Kickoff times and networks are set by the Big Ten and its TV partners and may change. Records reflect games played through October 15, 2026. Channel lineups, package contents, offers and prices vary by address and may change. USC, Wisconsin, Big Ten, NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.