2026 college football schedule: What to watch in Week 11, TV channels, streaming, Saturday kickoff times

There are only a few weeks left in the college football season, and Week 11 will play a major role in sorting out races for conference titles and the College Football Playoff.

It starts immediately as Wake Forest travels to Dallas for a key ACC game against SMU. The Demon Deacons can silence the doubters once and for all with a road win against the Mustangs, and this victory could be enough to push them into the playoff field on Tuesday night. Conversely, SMU can take a big step toward Charlotte if it beats Wake Forest.

Later this afternoon, we’ll find out if their win against Ohio State can propel USC into the playoffs. The Trojans haven’t been good on the road in Big Ten play, but now would be a great time to end that trend. The Hoosiers have been vulnerable for most of the season, although the opening date may have served them well.

Finally, Texas travels to Baton Rouge for a prime-time showdown against LSU. The Tigers can’t afford another loss, so it will be interesting to see how they play with their backs to the wall. The Longhorns could – for all intents and purposes – punch their CFP ticket with a win.

With so many great games streaming all day, we’ve created a handy guide to help you organize your viewing experience.

The best games

No. 13 Wake Forest at SMU – 12 p.m. on ESPN, Fubo (try free): The Demon Deacons desperately need another quality win for their CFP resume, and beating the Mustangs in Dallas would qualify. SMU just crushed Virginia Tech last week, so it’s very capable of putting a big damper on Wake Forest’s Cinderella run. Then again, this same SMU team also lost to Syracuse. What versions of the Mustangs will we see on Saturday? This game also has major implications for the ACC Championship, as the winner will increase their chances of getting there immensely.

No. 22 Missouri at No. 1 Georgia – 3:30 p.m. on ABC, Fubo (try free): This is sort of Missouri’s last stand when it comes to PCP. This isn’t ideal for the Tigers, as they are 1-12 against the Bulldogs and have never beaten the No. 1 team in the country. I guess there’s no time like the present to change that. On the other side, Georgia is rolling. The Bulldogs have mauled both of their opponents since the opening day, and this latest victory was a dismantling of No. 10 Ole Miss in Oxford. Missouri faces a steep climb to pull off the upset.

No. 18 USC at No. 9 Indiana – 3:30 p.m. on CBS, CBSSports.com, Paramount+ Premium: Will this win against Ohio State serve as a springboard for the Lincoln Riley era at USC? Did the opening date allow Indiana to reset on offense? Those are the two questions I have going into this game. The Trojans have been obnoxious when it comes to heading east in Big Ten play. They were demolished by Wisconsin a few weeks ago. That said, the Hoosiers have been incredibly vulnerable. They needed overtime to beat Michigan and Minnesota, and the offense was shaky. This is a fascinating confrontation with immense implications for the CFP.

No. 2 Utah at No. 23 Arizona – 7:30 p.m. on Fox, Fubo (try free): This has all the makings of a disappointing game for Utah. The Utes are coming off a hard-fought victory against BYU, and now they’re on their way to face another top 25 opponent. This exact scenario has tripped up more than a few teams this season. Arizona, meanwhile, narrowly avoided a loss in a trap game against TCU last weekend. If the Wildcats want to beat Utah, Noah Fifita will have to outplay Devon Dampier, and he can do it. If the Utes get past the Wildcats, they have a clear path to a 12-0.

No. 6 Texas at No. 21 LSU – 7:30 p.m. on ABC, Fubo (try for free): Can you imagine the level of anxiety in Death Valley if LSU gets off to a slow start in this game? The Tigers can’t even let doubt settle into anyone’s mind, as they are one loss away from elimination in the College Football Playoff race. LSU moved the ball well in last week’s loss to Alabama, but struggled to finish drives. It won’t be any easier against Texas, which has a solid red zone defense. The question for the Longhorns is how well they will hold up on offense. A number of key players are being undermined, which will only make the task of operating in a hostile environment more difficult.

No. 12 Texas Tech at No. 25 Oklahoma State – 9:30 p.m. on ESPN, Fubo (try for free): If you miss Big 12 shootout days, find a way to watch this game. The total is 73.5 points, according to SportsLine, and both offenses are capable of putting up crooked numbers on the board. More importantly, defenses are more than willing to allow crooked numbers. Thomas Castellanos sparked the Red Raiders’ offense, and now he has to deal with a porous Cowboys defense. On the other side, Drew Mestemaker continues to climb the ranks in the 2027 NFL Draft.

The best of the rest

• Duke at No. 7 Miami — 12 p.m. on ABC, Fubo (try free)
• Northwestern at No. 20 Ohio State — 12 p.m. on Fox, Fubo (try free)
• Baylor at No. 10 BYU — 3:30 p.m. on Fox, Fubo (try free)
• Michigan at 16th over Oregon — 3:30 p.m. on FS1, Fubo (try for free)
• No. 19 Ole Miss at Oklahoma — 4:15 p.m. on SEC Network, Fubo (try free)
• Oregon State at No. 24 Boise State — 6 p.m. on USA Network, Fubo (try for free)
• Florida ranked 11th over Kentucky — 6:15 p.m. on ESPN, Fubo (try for free)