Source: FOX Sports
Summary
FOX Sports released the 2026 Friday college football schedule, featuring games across the FBS, including Week 1 matchups like Toledo at Michigan State and Fresno State at USC. The schedule includes conference games, rivalries, and Black Friday games. Broadcasts will air on FOX, FS1, ESPN, CBS, NBC, and other networks. Additional games and network assignments may be added later. All times are in Eastern time.
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This one felt recognizable early.
Friday nights are the heartbeat of college football.
Week 1 has the usual marquee games.
FOX is still the main stage.
The schedule is built for fans who know what to expect.
Author: Evan Null
Friday Nights Rule
Friday nights are a major part of the 2026 college football season. The schedule features games from across the FBS, including conference matchups, rivalry games, and a full Black Friday slate. FOX’s Friday coverage includes marquee games throughout the season, beginning with Toledo at Michigan State and Fresno State at USC in Week 1.
Complete Schedule
Here is the complete 2026 Friday college football schedule with dates, kickoff times, and TV information. Broadcast details can change during the season, and additional networks and kickoff times will be added as they are announced. All times are Eastern.
Networks and Coverage
Friday college football games will air across FOX, FS1, ESPN networks, CBS, CBS Sports Network, NBC, The CW, and other channels during the 2026 season. Check the schedule above for the network assigned to each matchup.
FOX One
FOX and FS1 games are also available with FOX One, which brings FOX college football and more together in one subscription. FOX’s Friday slate includes Fresno State at USC, Missouri at Kansas, Houston at Texas Tech, Northwestern at Indiana, Penn State at Northwestern, Washington at Purdue, Nebraska at Illinois, Illinois at UCLA, Oregon at Michigan State, and West Virginia at Utah.
Additional Games
Additional Friday games are scheduled for FS1, including Toledo at Michigan State, Iowa State at UCF, and New Mexico at Wyoming. Network assignments remain subject to change. Yes. The Friday, Nov. 27 schedule includes rivalry games and conference matchups throughout the day. Featured games include Mississippi State at Ole Miss, Nebraska at Iowa, Florida at Florida State, Texas at Texas A&M, Minnesota at Wisconsin, and West Virginia at Utah.
