Today's Schedule of Games
It’s October in college football land. This is when teams start to separate themselves into title contenders and fall-by-the-wayside illusions. And there are several games today that will do just that.
Here are some of today’s highlights:
At Noon on ABC: #12 Oklahoma at #3 Texas. The big game of the day. The winner has the inside track to the CFP given the remaining schedules, although there could be a rematch in the division-less Big 12’s title game. If Texas wins, they will likely become ranked #1 and they will have deserved it. I’m cool with that, I don’t want Michigan to be ranked #1 during the regular season. Let somebody else deal with that circus while we stay focused and hungry. So, who do I think will win? Let me put it this way, we’ll all wake up on Monday morning with #1 ranked Texas in college football.
Also at Noon on FOX: Maryland at #4 Ohio State. Time to find out which of these teams is for real (if either). Maryland usually gives Ohio State fits, and they are built to do it again. They will be chasing Taulia ghosts all over the field today. But unfortunately, I don’t think that Maryland has enough defense to cash in on that. Ohio State will outrace the Terps to the finish line.
In the Afternoon at 3:30 PM on CBS: #11 Alabama at Texas A&M. This would make an awesome night game, but alas it’s not to be. Nonetheless, it will be a crazy environment at College Station. Jimbo Fisher has pulled off the upset before in College Station over Alabama (the first Saban former assistant to do it). Can he do it again in a game that will determine the SEC West leader? I hope so, but I don’t think so. Alabama has not looked like Alabama, but overlook them and their ocean of 5-stars at your own risk. Jalen Milroe will be the difference maker in a 4th quarter win.
In the Evening at 7:00 PM on ESPN: #20 Kentucky at #1 Georgia. Pssssst Kentucky: Double-cover Brock Bowers at all times, all game long. No charge for that incisive, cutting-edge coaching advice. It’s what I do, I give back to college football. You’re welcome. Despite that expert advice, it probably still won’t be enough. I think that Georgia has an extra gear they have not been showing. It will turn up tonight and Georgia will win.
At 7:30 PM on NBC/Peacock: #2 Michigan at Minnesota. A lot of people thought that Nebraska would be a trap game for Michigan (Hi Urban! Oh, and suck it.) But I didn’t think so due to it being our first road game, against a Big Ten foe with a tricky offensive and defensive scheme to prepare for. They had our undivided attention. But this Minnesota game does feel like a trap game. There is just nothing to get excited about against this Gophers team. I am actually glad it is a night game, at least the lively environment will help keep the team awake. Defense travels (and a strong running game too), and we’ll be glad we have both after Minnesota gives us a punch in the mouth early. But then wake up we will, and take the Jug back into hiding.
At 7:30 PM on ABC: #10 Notre Dame at #25 Louisville. I gotta feel sorry for Notre Dame having to go on the road again at night to face a talented, motivated, dangerous team after the nail-biting emotional wringer they have just been through against Duke, and against Ohio State the week before that. Hah! Just kidding. The hell with Notre Dame. Their luck runs out tonight against Louisville.
Finally, your Pac-12 After Dark Special - meaningless crazy football just for the fun of it:
At 10:30 PM on ESPN: Arizona at #9 USC. If you just watch USC’s offensive drives, they look like the best team in college football by far. But then, hoo boy, you watch their defense. How can a team that can collect that much talent on offense have that much deficiency on defense? It boggles the mind. They are the anti-matter Iowa. When USC and Iowa meet for the first time in 2025 it could be an extinction-level event for the entire planet the first time Iowa is on offense and USC is on defense. However, none of that will matter late tonight because Arizona isn’t out-scoring USC’s offense no matter what USC’s defense does.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2023:
AWAY HOME TIME TV
NOON:
12 Oklahoma @ 3 Texas 12:00 PM ABC
Maryland @ 4 Ohio State 12:00 PM FOX
23 LSU @ 21 Missouri 12:00 PM ESPN
Boston College @ Army 12:00 PM CBSSN
Western Michigan @ Mississippi State 12:00 PM SECN
Rutgers @ Wisconsin 12:00 PM Peacock
William & Mary @ Virginia 12:00 PM ACCN
Toledo @ Massachusetts 12:00 PM ESPNU
AFTERNOON:
Marshall @ NC State 2:00 PM CW NETWORK
UTSA @ Temple 2:00 PM ESPN+
Central Michigan @ Buffalo 2:00 PM ESPN+
13 Washington State @ UCLA 3:00 PM PAC12
Howard @ Northwestern 3:00 PM BTN
Virginia Tech @ 5 Florida State 3:30 PM ABC
11 Alabama @ Texas A&M 3:30 PM CBS
Syracuse @ 14 North Carolina 3:30 PM ESPN
Purdue @ Iowa 3:30 PM Peacock
Wake Forest @ Clemson 3:30 PM ACCN
North Texas @ Navy 3:30 PM CBSSN
Texas State @ Louisiana 3:30 PM ESPNU
Ball State @ Eastern Michigan 3:30 PM ESPN+
Bowling Green @ Miami (OH) 3:30 PM ESPN+
Kent State @ Ohio 3:30 PM ESPN+
Northern Illinois @ Akron 3:30 PM ESPN+
Vanderbilt @ Florida 4:00 PM SECN
UCF @ Kansas 4:00 PM FOX
South Florida @ UAB 4:00 PM ESPN2
Arkansas State @ Troy 4:00 PM ESPN+
UConn @ Rice 5:00 PM ESPN+
EVENING:
Tulsa @ Florida Atlantic 6:00 PM ESPN+
Colorado @ Arizona State 6:30 PM PAC12
20 Kentucky @ 1 Georgia 7:00 PM ESPN
South Alabama @ UL Monroe 7:00 PM ESPN+
Old Dominion @ Southern Miss 7:00 PM ESPN+
2 Michigan @ Minnesota 7:30 PM NBC|Peacock
10 Notre Dame @ 25 Louisville 7:30 PM ABC
Arkansas @ 16 Ole Miss 7:30 PM SECN
Georgia Tech @ 17 Miami 8:00 PM ACCN
24 Fresno State @ Wyoming 8:00 PM FOX
Texas Tech @ Baylor 8:00 PM ESPN2
TCU @ Iowa State 8:00 PM FS2
Colorado State @ Utah State 8:00 PM -
San José State @ Boise State 8:00 PM CBSSN
LATE NIGHT:
15 Oregon State @ California 10:00 PM PAC12
Arizona @ 9 USC 10:30 PM ESPN
October 7th, 2023 at 9:32 AM ^
Here's a fancy schmancy schedule link with some nice aesthetically pleasing graphics:
http://gameviewingguide.com/cfb
October 7th, 2023 at 9:46 AM ^
How can a team that can collect that much talent on offense have that much deficiency on defense?
Lincoln Riley, that's how. Dude doesn't even pretend to care the slightest about defense or really anything other than sexy passing numbers.
October 7th, 2023 at 10:01 AM ^
I don't care the slightest about plumbing. But I'm smart enough to hire somebody who does when I need it.
October 7th, 2023 at 11:06 AM ^
Hey, Alex Grinch had that one respectable season. He'll figure it out again one of these years.
October 7th, 2023 at 10:07 AM ^
I just saw the college gameday preview talking about TX and OK “boasting” their tough new defenses, allowing 54 and 64 points this season, respectively.
(For reference, Michigan is at 30)
October 7th, 2023 at 12:07 PM ^
You know who else doesn't give one crap about coaching the defensive side of the ball?
Jim Harbaugh.
Jim Harbaugh doesn't care about coaching defense, I bet he doesn't even know where the DC's office is. Let alone the defensive meeting rooms. But, you know, he always has a pretty good defense...
Lincoln Riley is half a coach.
October 7th, 2023 at 10:14 AM ^
I need someone to superimpose Day's face over Creeper from Dolomite.
October 7th, 2023 at 10:25 AM ^
Enjoy today - I think the games of interest “takes a step back” next weekend.
October 7th, 2023 at 10:27 AM ^
Oregon @ Washington is going to be fun. First team to 100 wins.
October 7th, 2023 at 10:56 AM ^
Two bigger games next weekend - Oregon v Washington, and USC v ND.
There seems to be much more parity this season across most conferences.
October 7th, 2023 at 11:10 AM ^
I genuinely have no idea how that one will go. It could be a track meet, it could be a slog if Lanning manages to scheme for Penix Jr. and crew, it could be a UW blow-out if the old Bo Nix shows up, etc.
October 7th, 2023 at 10:30 AM ^
The two big noon games will be worth watching. If Texas wins, then that program has made the big comeback. Hopefully, it will be a very close game.
Am expecting MD @ OSU will also be close. One of these teams will exposed as a fraud should they lose. The Buckeyes clearly has the homefield advantage plus at least a few favorable calls by the refs (in all liklihood)
KY @ GA, hoping for another close won but the homefield advantage goes to the 'Dogs.
I won't underestimate a Jeff Brohm Louisville team at home and at night to upset the Goldendomers.
Our Maize and Blue team, wearing all white tonight to cover the point spread and get's my full attention.
October 7th, 2023 at 11:07 AM ^
Lots happening at noon for sure
October 7th, 2023 at 11:08 AM ^
Good news for Ohio State: Henderson is hurt again and is out. Comically overrated.
October 7th, 2023 at 11:24 AM ^
Thank you M-Dog ! Had no idea Fresno St. currently # 24. Win the game and Go Blue !
October 7th, 2023 at 11:45 AM ^
If Fresno State wins today (their game against Wyoming is going to be a legitimately good game) ---- then I predict GameDay goes to Fresno on October 28th.
Kind of surprisingly, at least to me, GameDay has never been to Fresno before. It is admittedly logistically harder to have GameDay in the Pacific Time Zone (sun's not up yet at 6 AM local, travel for Herbstreit).
Anyway, their opponent that day: UNLV, who is 4-1 themselves. Who would have guessed in August a U-M OOC foe might be part of a GameDay???
October 7th, 2023 at 11:47 AM ^
I’m officiating one of my best friends wedding today so I’ll miss a bunch of football
Thankfully the shenanigans are done by 3:30 so plenty of time to loosen the tie, unbutton top button, and watch football from 4pm on
gifted McCallan Rare Cask 2022 for officiating. Will drink during the wedding reception with all my friends
October 7th, 2023 at 12:11 PM ^
There’s no amount or quality of booze that makes up for planning a wedding on a college football Saturday.
just. Say. NO!
October 7th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
Wearing black and white and a whistle?
October 7th, 2023 at 11:49 AM ^
McAfee singlehandedly make CGD unwatchable. Jess Sims brings nothing to the show either.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:07 PM ^
And having corso involved feels like what was reported about Bruce Willis in his past few years of movie making, borderline abusive.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:09 PM ^
I have never understood McAfee's appeal as an on-air personality. He's loud, I guess, but he doesn't have much in the way of insight and his bits just derail conversations.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:05 PM ^
This team doesn’t worry about traps, it is the trap.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:07 PM ^
I have my doubts that Texas will be ranked #1 even if they beat OU today unless UM or UGa struggle. Yes, Texas will have two big scalps but they also tied with Wyoming going into the 4th quarter and were only up 13-7 on a Kansas team without their starting QB last weekend. They have weaknesses that their schedule really hasn't exposed, which is true for every team, and OU isn't likely to exploit them either.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:08 PM ^
Imagine a world where you can watch Toledo @ UMass on TV but you have to buy the 'Cock and have a streaming device in order to watch a B1G game.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:09 PM ^
Did anyone else see the Mark Davis all white track suit that Steve 'gimme me a drink' Sarkesian is wearing? JFC...
October 7th, 2023 at 12:11 PM ^
Henderson hurt again? Apparently he didn’t get the “we’re tough” memo via Stuart Smalley.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:13 PM ^
Gus Johnson for OSU game? That "world famous" crap he already started.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
TVs on fucking mute!
October 7th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
"Wassssssssuppp!"
October 7th, 2023 at 12:14 PM ^
OSU 3rd and short tracker: 0/1, threw on 3rd and 2 after Trayanum picked up 8 on 2nd down.
EDIT: Then failed on a fake punt.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:14 PM ^
Eleven warriors servers are melting right now lol.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:14 PM ^
What was OSU thinking?!! You run it for 8 yards and then pass on 3rd and 2?!!!
October 7th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
That’s who they are, despite Day’s tuff crap
October 7th, 2023 at 12:14 PM ^
Bwahahahahaha Ohio
October 7th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
And Maryland sniffs out that fake punt. Definitely Day trying to prove how tough and big boy he is, sets up Maryland in a great spot.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:19 PM ^
Third Base is no Dan Campbell
October 7th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
Ewers picked, Sooners get it in almost immediately.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
Lol Ohio state
October 7th, 2023 at 12:15 PM ^
OSU with a trick play on punt or is that broken. MD got great field position. Let us hope OSU goes backwards all day.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
Just for Men not happy
October 7th, 2023 at 12:18 PM ^
That is black spray paint..it is "tougher"
October 7th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
I know it's early in both games but OSU and Texas both look a little shook.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
What a good start for OU!! Get the pic and score the early TD - 7-0 only 2 minutes into the game!!
October 7th, 2023 at 12:19 PM ^
It's early but I do think Teaxs is in for way more of a fight than they expected. OU is close enough in talent that they can hang with the Longhorns and I still don't think Ewers is that great of a QB that he can't get rattled.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
Ohio State: Stupid.
October 7th, 2023 at 12:16 PM ^
Holy fucking catch Terps!
October 7th, 2023 at 12:17 PM ^
What a catch by MD receiver
October 7th, 2023 at 12:17 PM ^
And an early TO and TD for UMD!!! I love the start to this day!!!