Week 6 College Football TV Schedule 2026: Every Game's Network and DIRECTV Channel
Week 6 of the 2026 college football season runs from Thursday, October 8, through Saturday, October 10, and Saturday might be the best day of the regular season so far. It has the Red River Rivalry, Georgia at Alabama and USC at Penn State's White Out, plus dozens more games on broadcast TV, cable and streaming.
Below is every game we could confirm, with the kickoff time, the network and the DIRECTV channel. All times are Eastern. Games showing two networks ("ESPN or ESPN2") will be finalized after the October 3 games, usually on Sunday, October 4. Check back or look in your DIRECTV guide.
Week 6 marquee games
| Game | Kickoff (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas vs. Oklahoma (Red River Rivalry, Dallas) | Sat. 3:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| Georgia at Alabama | Sat. 7:30 p.m. | ABC | Local ABC station |
| USC at Penn State (White Out) | Sat. 7:30 p.m. | NBC, Peacock | Local NBC station |
| UCLA at Oregon | Sat. 3:30 p.m. | CBS | Local CBS station |
| Florida State at Louisville | Fri. 7 p.m. | ESPN | 206 |
We have separate DIRECTV viewing guides for Texas vs. Oklahoma, Georgia vs. Alabama and USC vs. Penn State, published alongside this schedule.
Thursday, October 8
| Game | Time (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| USF at UTSA | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN 206 |
| Missouri State at Western Kentucky | 7 p.m. | CBS Sports Network | CBS Sports Network 221 |
| Sam Houston at Liberty | 7 p.m. | ESPNU | ESPNU 208 |
| South Alabama at Arkansas State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2 | ESPN2 209 |
Thursday night also brings the NFL: the Buccaneers visit the Cowboys at 8:15 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
Friday, October 9
| Game | Time (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State at Louisville | 7 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN 206 |
| Iowa at Washington | 9 p.m. | FOX or FS1 | FOX (local), FS1 219 |
| Wyoming at San José State | 9 p.m. | CBS Sports Network | CBS Sports Network 221 |
| Washington State at Utah State | 9 p.m. | The CW | The CW (local) |
| Iowa State at BYU | 10:15 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN 206 |
Saturday, October 10: noon to early afternoon
| Game | Time (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina at Pitt | Noon | ESPN or ESPN2 | ESPN 206, ESPN2 209 |
| UCF at Oklahoma State | Noon | ESPN or ESPN2 | ESPN 206, ESPN2 209 |
| Wake Forest at NC State | Noon | The CW | The CW (local) |
| Arizona at West Virginia | Noon | TNT/truTV | TNT 245, truTV 246 |
| Indiana at Nebraska | Noon | FOX | FOX (local) |
| South Carolina at Florida | Noon or 12:45 p.m. | ABC or SEC Network | ABC (local), SEC Network 611 |
| Texas A&M at Missouri | Noon or 12:45 p.m. | ABC or SEC Network | ABC (local), SEC Network 611 |
| Tulane at Army | Noon | CBS Sports Network | CBS Sports Network 221 |
| Sacramento State at Bowling Green | Noon | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Ball State at Northwestern | 12:30 p.m. | BTN | BTN 610 |
| Old Dominion at App State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Miami (Ohio) at UMass | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
Need ESPN, the SEC Network and BTN in one plan? Call 1-855-690-9884 to compare DIRECTV packages.
Saturday, October 10: afternoon
| Game | Time (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas vs. Oklahoma (Dallas) | 3:30 p.m. | ABC | ABC (local) |
| UCLA at Oregon | 3:30 p.m. | CBS | CBS (local) |
| Stanford at Notre Dame | 3:30 p.m. | NBC/Peacock | NBC (local), Peacock (App) |
| Houston at Kansas State | 3:30 p.m. | FOX | FOX (local) |
| Illinois at Michigan State | 3:30 p.m. | FS1 | FS1 219 |
| Ole Miss at Vanderbilt | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN 206 |
| Virginia Tech at Cal | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2 or ACC Network | ESPN2 209, ACC Network 612 |
| Duke at Georgia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2 or ACC Network | ESPN2 209, ACC Network 612 |
| Tulsa at Navy | 3:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network | CBS Sports Network 221 |
| Charlotte at North Texas | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Eastern Michigan at Akron | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Central Michigan at Ohio | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Buffalo at Toledo | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Kent State at Western Michigan | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| UConn at Temple | 3:45 p.m. | ESPNU | ESPNU 208 |
| Rice at East Carolina | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Maryland at Ohio State | 4:15 p.m. | BTN | BTN 610 |
| Tennessee at Arkansas | 4:15 p.m. | SEC Network | SEC Network 611 |
Saturday, October 10: evening and late night
| Game | Time (ET) | Network | DIRECTV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State at Oregon State | 6 p.m. | USA Network | USA Network 242 |
| LSU at Kentucky | 7 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN 206 |
| Nevada at UTEP | 7 p.m. | FS1 | FS1 219 |
| North Dakota State at UNLV | 7 p.m. | The CW | The CW (local) |
| UAB at Memphis | 7 or 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2 or ESPNU | ESPN2 209, ESPNU 208 |
| James Madison at Georgia Southern | 7 or 7:30 p.m. | ESPN2 or ESPNU | ESPN2 209, ESPNU 208 |
| Coastal Carolina at Marshall | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Georgia at Alabama | 7:30 p.m. | ABC | ABC (local) |
| USC at Penn State | 7:30 p.m. | NBC/Peacock | NBC (local), Peacock (App) |
| Syracuse at Virginia | 7:30 p.m. | ACC Network | ACC Network 612 |
| Air Force at Northern Illinois | 7:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network | CBS Sports Network 221 |
| Louisiana at Louisiana Tech | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | ESPN+ (ESPN app) |
| Minnesota at Purdue | 8 p.m. | BTN | BTN 610 |
| Kansas at Utah | 10:15 p.m. | ESPN | ESPN 206 |
| Hawaii at Arizona State | 10:30 p.m. | FS1 | FS1 219 |
| Boise State at Fresno State | 10:30 p.m. | The CW | The CW (local) |
Not playing in Week 6: Michigan, Clemson, Miami, Auburn and several other teams are off.
DIRECTV channel guide for college football
Here's where each network sits on DIRECTV satellite and which package first includes it.
| Network | DIRECTV channel | Included with |
|---|---|---|
| ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, The CW | Local, varies by market | Core packages where locals are offered |
| ESPN | 206 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| ESPN2 | 209 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| FS1 | 219 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| USA Network | 242 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| TNT | 245 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| truTV | 246 | ENTERTAINMENT and up |
| ESPNU | 208 | CHOICE and up |
| Big Ten Network (BTN) | 610 | CHOICE and up |
| SEC Network | 611 | CHOICE and up |
| ACC Network | 612 | CHOICE and up |
| CBS Sports Network | 221 | ULTIMATE and up |
For more detail, see ESPNU on DIRECTV, ACC Network on DIRECTV, FS1 on DIRECTV, USA Network on DIRECTV and CBS Sports Network on DIRECTV.
Streaming games in Week 6
- ESPN+ and ESPN networks: DIRECTV says eligible customers whose package includes ESPN can activate ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost. It covers ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC and ESPN+, which carries many Group of Five and FCS games this week.
- Peacock: NBC's Saturday games, including Stanford at Notre Dame and USC at Penn State, also stream on Peacock. The app is preloaded on DIRECTV Gemini devices; the subscription is separate.
- CBS games: UCLA at Oregon streams on Paramount+ with the Premium plan, which includes the live CBS feed.
- The DIRECTV app: streams the channels in your package, including local stations where available, on phones, tablets and streaming devices.
Missing a channel?
Most Week 6 games are on networks that come with DIRECTV's CHOICE package or higher. CBS Sports Network starts with ULTIMATE. If you're on ENTERTAINMENT, games on ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network and BTN won't be in your lineup. If you mostly want sports, compare the MySports Genre Pack, or check DIRECTV options at your address. You can also call 1-855-690-9884.
Frequently asked questions
When is Week 6 of the 2026 college football season?
Thursday, October 8, through Saturday, October 10, 2026.
What channel is Georgia vs. Alabama on DIRECTV?
ABC, on your local ABC station. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET.
What time is Texas vs. Oklahoma?
3:30 p.m. ET on ABC from the Cotton Bowl in Dallas.
Why do some games list two networks?
Networks hold some time slots until the previous week's results are in. Those choices are usually announced the Sunday before, which is October 4 for Week 6.
What channel is SEC Network on DIRECTV?
Channel 611, included with CHOICE and higher packages.
Questions about your lineup? Call 1-855-690-9884.
Details reviewed October 1, 2026. Kickoff times and TV assignments are set by the conferences and networks, and several were still pending. Local channel availability, channel numbers, packages and prices vary by address and are subject to change. Network names, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.