Looking for college football games today? The Thursday, October 29, 2026 TV schedule features two FBS matchups and one FCS game. Florida Atlantic visits North Texas on ESPN, Troy travels to James Madison on ESPN2, and South Carolina State faces Morgan State on ESPNU.
Here’s when each game starts and where to watch. All kickoff times are Eastern.
College Football TV Schedule Today
| Kickoff time (ET) | Matchup | TV channel | Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 p.m. | South Carolina State at Morgan State | ESPNU | FCS |
| 7:30 p.m. | Florida Atlantic at North Texas | ESPN | FBS |
| 7:30 p.m. | Troy at James Madison | ESPN2 | FBS |
The games and broadcast details are listed in the NCAA’s college football TV schedule. Schedules and networks are subject to change.
Florida Atlantic at North Texas: Time and TV Channel
Florida Atlantic takes on North Texas at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Fans looking to watch the Owls face the Mean Green can tune in Thursday evening.
Troy at James Madison: Time and TV Channel
Troy visits James Madison at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN2. With both FBS games starting at the same time, viewers can switch between ESPN and ESPN2 to follow the action.
South Carolina State at Morgan State: Time and TV Channel
The televised slate begins with South Carolina State at Morgan State at 7:00 p.m. ET on ESPNU. This FCS matchup kicks off 30 minutes before the two FBS games.
How to Watch College Football Tonight
Tonight’s games air across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU. Check that your cable, satellite or live TV streaming package includes the channel carrying your chosen game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What college football games are on today?
The October 29 televised schedule includes Florida Atlantic at North Texas, Troy at James Madison, and South Carolina State at Morgan State.
What time does college football start tonight?
The first listed game starts at 7:00 p.m. ET, when South Carolina State visits Morgan State. Both FBS games kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What channel is Florida Atlantic vs. North Texas on?
Florida Atlantic at North Texas airs on ESPN at 7:30 p.m. ET.
What channel is Troy vs. James Madison on?
Troy at James Madison airs on ESPN2 at 7:30 p.m. ET.