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College Football Rivalry Week: Where to watch, dates, teams and more


College Football Rivalry Week: Where to watch, dates, teams and more

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Ready to watch some college football? Good. Rivalry Week is here and if you’re a college football fan, it’s time for gossip, last-minute drama and high-stakes matches. Week 14 is packed and you need a plan to keep up. It’s time to learn where to watch college football Rivalry Week and all the information you need about it.

LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 23: Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Javin Wright (33) and linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (18) battle in the fourth quarter of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE.

LINCOLN, NE – NOVEMBER 23: Nebraska Cornhuskers linebacker Javin Wright (33) and linebacker Princewill Umanmielen (18) battle in the fourth quarter of the game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, NE.

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It starts early with a few games on Tuesday November 26th – just a little taste to whet your football appetite. Then Thanksgiving is just around the corner and while the turkey is in the oven, you have two games to feast on. But the real action begins on Black Friday, where the football gods gift us with 15 games. We’re talking epic rivalries like Nebraska vs. Iowa and Georgia Tech vs. Georgia. It’s the kind of stuff that makes leftovers taste even better.

Well, on Saturday some of the heavyweights are taking the field. Michigan State-Ohio? Check. Florida-Florida State? Oh, you know it. And of course the Iron Bowl – because no rivalry week is complete without Auburn and Alabama facing off. Add in classics like Texas-Texas A&M and Notre Dame-USC, and you have a top-notch buffet.

As if that wasn’t enough, the FCS playoffs also begin this weekend, with eight first-round games beginning Saturday.

Conclusion? This week isn’t just about leftover food and Christmas shopping. It’s about sitting on the couch, screaming at the TV, and watching college football at its absolute peak. Find the full schedule and where to watch below.

Rivalry Week Schedule

ACC schedule

Friday, November 29th
Stanford at San Jose St. – 4:00 p.m. ET, CBS/Paramount+
Georgia Tech at Georgia – 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+

Saturday November 30th
South Carolina at Clemson – 12 p.m. ET, ESPN
Duke at Wake Forest – 12 p.m. ET, ACCN
Louisville at Kentucky – 12 p.m. ET, SECN
Pitt at Boston College – 3 p.m. ET, The CW
Miami at Syracuse – 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
California at SMU – 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
NC State at North Carolina – 3:30 p.m. ET, ACCN
Florida at Florida State – 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Virginia at Virginia Tech – 8:00 p.m. ET, ACCN

American schedule

Thursday, November 28th
Memphis at Tulane – 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN

Friday, November 29th
Navy at East Carolina – 12 p.m. ET, ESPN

Saturday November 30th
North Texas at Temple – 12 p.m. ET, ESPN+
UTSA at Army – 12 p.m. ET, CBSSN
USF at Rice – 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Florida Atlantic in Tulsa – 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
UAB at Charlotte – 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Big 12 schedule

Friday, November 29th
Oklahoma St. in Colorado – 12 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+
Utah at UCF – 8 p.m. ET, FOX

Saturday November 30th
Kansas at Baylor – 12 p.m. ET, ESPN2
West Virginia at Texas Tech – 12 p.m. ET, FS1
Arizona State at Arizona – 3:30 p.m. ET, FOX
TCU at Cincinnati – 6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Kansas State at Iowa State – 7:30 p.m. ET, FOX
Houston at BYU – 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN

Big Ten schedule

Friday, November 29th
Minnesota at Wisconsin – 12 p.m. ET, CBS/Paramount+
Nebraska at Iowa – 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock

Saturday November 30th
Illinois vs. Northwestern (Wrigley Field in Chicago) – 12 p.m. ET, BTN
Michigan at Ohio State – 12 p.m. ET, FOX
Fresno State at UCLA – 3:30 p.m. ET, BTN
Maryland at Penn State – 3:30 p.m. ET, BTN
Rutgers at Michigan State – 3:30 p.m. ET, FS1
Notre Dame at USC – 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS/Paramount+
Purdue at Indiana – 7 p.m. ET, FS1
Washington at Oregon – 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock

Conference USA schedule

Friday, November 29th
Liberty at Sam Houston – 3:30 p.m. ET, CBSSN

Saturday November 30th
MTSU at FIU – 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Jax State at WKU – 4:00 p.m. ET, ESPNU
Kennesaw St. at LA Tech – 4:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
UTEP at NM State – 4:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Schedule for independents

Saturday November 30th
UConn at UMass – 12 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Notre Dame at USC – 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS/Paramount+

MAC schedule

Tuesday, November 26th
Kent State at Buffalo – 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Toledo at Akron – 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Friday, November 29th
Ball State at Ohio – 12 p.m. ET, CBSSN
Miami OH at BGSU – 12 p.m. ET, ESPNU

Saturday November 30th
EMU at WMU – 1:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+
CMU at NIU – 3:30 p.m. ET, CBSSN

Mountain West schedule

Friday, November 29th
Oregon St. at Boise St. – 12 p.m. ET, FOX
Utah St. and Colorado St. – 3:30 p.m. ET, FS1
Stanford at San Jose St. – 4:00 p.m. ET, CBS/Paramount+

Saturday November 30th
Fresno State at UCLA – 3:30 p.m. ET, BTN
Wyoming at Washington St. – 6:30 p.m. ET, The CW
Nevada at UNLV – 8 p.m. ET, CBSSN
Air Force at San Diego St. – 10:30 p.m. ET, FS1
New Mexico in Hawaii – 11 p.m. ET, Spectrum PPV

Pac-12 schedule

Friday, November 29th
Oregon State and Boise State – 12 p.m. ET, FOX

Saturday November 30th
Wyoming at Washington St. – 6:30 p.m. ET, The CW

SEC schedule

Friday, November 29th
Mississippi St. at Ole Miss – 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+
Georgia Tech at Georgia – 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+

Saturday November 30th
Louisville at Kentucky – 12 p.m. ET, SECN
South Carolina at Clemson – 12 p.m. ET, ESPN
Tennessee at Vanderbilt – 12 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+
Auburn at Alabama – 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+
Arkansas at Missouri – 3:30 p.m. ET, SECN
Florida at Florida State – 7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Oklahoma at LSU – 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Texas at Texas A&M – 7:30 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN+

Sunbelt Schedule

Friday, November 29th
Texas St. at South Alabama – 3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+

Saturday November 30th
Louisiana at ULM – 12 p.m. ET, ESPNU
CCU at Georgia State – 2:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Southern Miss at Troy – 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+
ODU at Arkansas State – 3:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
App State at Georgia Southern – 6:00 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Marshall at James Madison – 8 p.m. ET, ESPNU

FCS Playoffs – First Round Schedule

Saturday November 30th
CCSU at (10) Rhode Island – 12 p.m. ET, ESPN+
(12) Illinois St. in southeast Missouri – 12 p.m. ET, ESPN+
UT Martin at (16) New Hampshire – 1 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Lehigh at (9) Richmond – 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+
EKU at (11) Villanova – 2 p.m. ET, ESPN+
NAU at (15) ACU – 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Drake at (13) Tarleton State – 3 p.m. ET, ESPN+
Tennessee St. at (14) Montana – 10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Where to watch Rivalry Week

Well, that’s a lot of different channels and streaming services. If you no longer have cable, there are a few ways to watch these shows if you don’t already have access to these channels and/or streaming services. See what makes sense for you below.

Here’s how to watch Rivalry Week on Paramount+

Paramount+ will stream some of the Rivalry Week games, including Notre Dame at USC and Minnesota at Wisconsin. If you want to check out games that run on Paramount+, you’re in luck – Paramount+ is currently just $3 a month for two months while the Black Friday sale is going on. Perfect timing, right?


Here’s how to watch Rivalry Week on Peacock

Peacock is another company that hosts several games during Rivalry Week, including Washington at Oregon and Nebraska at Iowa. And luckily, Peacock is also offering a great deal right now – a whole year for just $20.


How to watch Rivalry Week on ESPN+

ESPN+ is a given, and there are plenty of games streaming on ESPN+ during Rivalry Week. And during Black Friday you can currently get 12 months for the price of nine.


How to watch Rivalry Week on DIRECTV STREAM

For any game on CBS, ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ACC Network (ACCN), SEC Network (SECN), The CW, FOX, FS1, NBC, Big Ten Network (BTN), CBS Sports Network (CBSSN), or ESPNU (Enter Give us a second to catch your breath), DIRECTV STREAM is the best option for you. Plans start at around $87/month (depending on where you live) and it offers every single channel you need (aside from the aforementioned streaming services) to get your Rivalry Week madness going.


How to Watch Rivalry Week on Hulu + Live TV

Just like DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV also has all of these channels. This offer includes a three-day free trial, access to Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ and costs just $95/month.


How to watch Rivalry Week on Fubo

Finally, Fubo also has access to all of these channels. Plans start at just $50 for the first month and $80 per month every month thereafter.


Here’s how to watch Rivalry Week from anywhere with a VPN

If you’re outside the US and don’t want to miss out on the Rivalry Week action, don’t worry – you can still catch all the college football drama with VPN services like ExpressVPN or Private Internet Access. These VPNs help you bypass regional restrictions by disguising your location and giving you access to US streaming platforms that show Rivalry Week games, such as ESPN, FOX and CBS. Private Internet Access is budget-friendly, starting at just $2/month, while ExpressVPN sweetens the deal with a 49% discount on its annual subscription. Wherever you are, Rivalry Week is just a click away.


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