College football returns to the national spotlight on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, with a pair of Conference USA matchups highlighting the midweek schedule.
While there are no AP Top 25 teams scheduled to take the field Wednesday night, fans still have two FBS games to watch as Jacksonville State visits Kennesaw State and New Mexico State takes on FIU.
Here is the college football schedule for today, including kickoff times and TV information.
College Football Games Today – Wednesday, October 7, 2026
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 PM | Jacksonville State at Kennesaw State | CBS Sports Network |
| 7:30 PM | New Mexico State at FIU | ESPN2 |
Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State
Kickoff: 7:00 PM ET
TV: CBS Sports Network
Wednesday night’s college football action begins with Jacksonville State traveling to face Kennesaw State in a Conference USA matchup.
The 7 p.m. ET kickoff gives college football fans an opportunity to watch meaningful conference action before the larger weekend slate arrives.
Fans with access to CBS Sports Network can watch Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State on television.
New Mexico State vs. FIU
Kickoff: 7:30 PM ET
TV: ESPN2
The second college football game tonight features New Mexico State visiting FIU in another Conference USA matchup.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, just 30 minutes after Jacksonville State and Kennesaw State get underway.
New Mexico State vs. FIU will be televised nationally on ESPN2.
Are There Any Ranked College Football Teams Playing Today?
There are no AP Top 25 teams scheduled to play Wednesday, October 7.
That makes Wednesday a relatively light night for college football, but the two Conference USA games provide fans with midweek action before the schedule gets significantly busier later in the week.
How to Watch College Football Today
College football fans have two national television options Wednesday night:
CBS Sports Network will carry Jacksonville State vs. Kennesaw State at 7 p.m. ET, while ESPN2 will televise New Mexico State vs. FIU beginning at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Streaming availability depends on your television or streaming provider and whether your package includes the respective networks.
College Football Schedule Today: October 7, 2026
For fans wondering “What college football games are on today?”, Wednesday’s schedule features two Conference USA contests:
Jacksonville State at Kennesaw State — 7:00 PM ET — CBS Sports Network
New Mexico State at FIU — 7:30 PM ET — ESPN2
Neither matchup features a ranked team, but both give college football fans a chance to watch live FBS action in the middle of the week before the major Friday and Saturday games arrive.