College Football TV Schedule
Television networks and kickoff times announced for key college football games on October 3.
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Ohio State leads the all-time series against Iowa 48-15-3; Iowa’s most notable recent victory came in 2017, when it stunned the Buckeyes 55-24 in Iowa City.
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Michigan’s visit to Minnesota will be played for the Little Brown Jug, one of college football’s oldest rivalry trophies; it will be Michigan’s second appearance this season on FOX’s Big Noon Kickoff.
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Wisconsin’s game against Michigan State is the program’s 118th homecoming contest, and the week’s festivities will include a parade, block party, pep rally and the annual “Fill the Hill” fundraiser featuring pink flamingos.
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Wisconsin has won 10 of its last 12 homecoming games, while the matchup will mark new athletic director Shawn Eichorst’s first homecoming since he was hired following Chris McIntosh’s abrupt departure.
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Although Florida State leads its series with Virginia 15-5 and is 9-1 at home, Virginia has won four of the last seven meetings, including last season’s 46-38 double-overtime victory in Tallahassee.
College football's Oct. 3 slate features major matchups across the country with kickoff times and TV assignments now set. Dayton Daily News reported that Ohio State will visit Iowa at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, while Michigan travels to Minnesota at noon ET on FOX and Michigan State heads to Wisconsin at 11:30 a.m. CT on Big Ten Network. Other key games include Nebraska hosting Maryland at 3 p.m. CT on FS1, South Carolina hosting Kentucky at 4:15 p.m. ET on SEC Network, and Texas A&M hosting Arkansas at 6 p.m. on ESPN or ESPN2.
Charlotte Observer noted that Florida State will host Virginia at 3:30 p.m. ET, though the TV channel remains to be determined after the Sept. 26 games. Several teams enter the week on winning streaks: Nebraska is 3-0, South Carolina seeks its fifth straight victory over Kentucky, and Texas A&M chases a fifth consecutive win over Arkansas.
Ohio State Faces Iowa in Long Rivalry
The Buckeyes hold a commanding 48-15-3 all-time advantage over Iowa heading into their Oct. 3 matchup at Kinnick Stadium. Iowa's most notable recent upset came in 2017, when the Hawkeyes stunned Ohio State 55-24 at home. This CBS broadcast will give Ohio State a chance to extend its dominance in a rivalry that has heavily favored the Buckeyes in recent decades.
Michigan Pursues Little Brown Jug at Minnesota
Michigan's trip to Minnesota carries significant tradition, as the teams will compete for the Little Brown Jug, one of college football's oldest rivalry trophies. The noon ET kickoff on FOX marks Michigan's second appearance this season on the network's Big Noon Kickoff broadcast. Both teams view this matchup as a key non-conference test during the early stretch of the season.
Wisconsin Homecoming Features Michigan State Challenge
Wisconsin will host Michigan State for its 118th homecoming game, with week-long festivities planned across campus. The celebration includes a parade, block party, pep rally, and the annual "Fill the Hill" fundraiser featuring pink flamingos. Wisconsin has won 10 of its last 12 homecoming games, setting high expectations for the matchup.
New athletic director Shawn Eichorst will experience his first homecoming since being hired following Chris McIntosh's abrupt departure. The Big Ten Network broadcast at 11:30 a.m. CT gives the program prime visibility as it marks this transition year under new leadership.
FSU Looks to Bounce Back Against Virginia
Florida State leads its all-time series with Virginia 15-5 and boasts a 9-1 home record at Doak Campbell Stadium. However, Virginia has proven competitive recently, winning four of the last seven meetings. Virginia's 46-38 double-overtime victory last season in Tallahassee shows the Cavaliers can match FSU's firepower on the road.
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