Looking for college football games today? Friday, October 16, brings three FBS matchups and an Ivy League FCS game to the television schedule. Memphis visits Tulane, Washington travels to Purdue, and Appalachian State faces Coastal Carolina. Columbia at Penn gets the evening started.
Here’s when each game kicks off and where to watch. All times are Eastern.
College Football TV Schedule Today
| Time (ET) | Matchup | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 p.m. | Columbia at Penn | ESPNU |
| 7:30 p.m. | Memphis at Tulane | ESPN |
| 8:00 p.m. | Washington at Purdue | FOX |
| 8:00 p.m. | Appalachian State at Coastal Carolina | ESPN2 |
Kickoff times and networks are listed in the NCAA’s college football TV schedule and are subject to change.
What College Football Games Are on Tonight?
Columbia at Penn — 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPNU
Columbia visits Penn in tonight’s televised FCS matchup. The Ivy League game starts at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPNU, giving fans the first kickoff of the evening.
Memphis at Tulane — 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN
Memphis heads to Tulane for a Friday night matchup airing on ESPN. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET, half an hour before the evening’s other two FBS games.
Washington at Purdue — 8:00 p.m. ET on FOX
Washington visits Purdue at 8:00 p.m. ET. Fans looking for college football on FOX tonight can tune in for this Big Ten matchup.
Appalachian State at Coastal Carolina — 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN2
Appalachian State travels to Coastal Carolina for an 8:00 p.m. ET kickoff on ESPN2. The Sun Belt matchup shares its start time with Washington at Purdue.
How to Watch College Football Today
Tonight’s games air across ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and FOX. Check your television or live TV streaming package for access to the channel carrying your preferred game.
If you’re watching from another time zone, the evening’s first kickoff is at 6:00 p.m. Central, 5:00 p.m. Mountain and 4:00 p.m. Pacific.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there college football on today?
Yes. Friday, October 16, 2026, features three FBS games on the TV schedule, plus Columbia at Penn in FCS action.
What time does college football start tonight?
The first listed televised game is Columbia at Penn at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPNU. FBS action begins with Memphis at Tulane at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
What college football game is on FOX tonight?
Washington at Purdue airs on FOX at 8:00 p.m. ET.
What college football games are on ESPN tonight?
Memphis at Tulane airs on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET. Across the broader ESPN network lineup, Columbia at Penn airs on ESPNU at 7:00 p.m. ET, and Appalachian State at Coastal Carolina airs on ESPN2 at 8:00 p.m. ET.