College football continues Friday, November 6, 2026, with five scheduled NCAA Division I FBS games. Tonight’s slate is highlighted by TCU at No. 22 Arizona, along with Virginia Tech at SMU and Nebraska at Illinois.
NCAA Football Games Today: Friday, November 6, 2026
All kickoff times Eastern (ET).
| Matchup | Kickoff | TV Channel |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech at SMU | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
| South Florida at East Carolina | 7:30 PM | ESPN2 |
| Nebraska at Illinois | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| New Mexico at Nevada | 9:00 PM | CBS Sports Network |
| TCU at No. 22 Arizona | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
Broadcast schedules are subject to change. Check your local listings.
What Are the Biggest College Football Games Tonight?
TCU vs. No. 22 Arizona — 10:15 PM ET
TCU visits No. 22 Arizona in a Big 12 conference matchup. Arizona aims to strengthen its conference position while TCU seeks a late-season victory. Watch on ESPN.
Virginia Tech vs. SMU — 7:00 PM ET
Virginia Tech visits SMU for an ACC matchup to open Friday night. Watch on ESPN.
South Florida vs. East Carolina — 7:30 PM ET
South Florida visits East Carolina for an American Conference matchup. Watch on ESPN2.
Nebraska vs. Illinois — 8:00 PM ET
Nebraska travels to Illinois for a Big Ten showdown. Watch on FOX.
New Mexico vs. Nevada — 9:00 PM ET
New Mexico faces Nevada in a Mountain West matchup. Watch on CBS Sports Network.
How to Watch NCAA Football Games Today
Friday’s college football games are scheduled on ESPN, ESPN2, FOX and CBS Sports Network. Viewers can watch through participating cable, satellite and live-TV streaming providers. Availability varies by subscription and location.
Top NCAA Football Games Saturday, November 7
- No. 9 BYU at No. 3 Utah — 12:00 PM ET
- No. 23 Oregon at No. 12 Ohio State — 3:30 PM ET
- No. 5 Alabama at No. 14 LSU — 3:30 PM ET
- No. 1 Miami at No. 11 Notre Dame — 7:30 PM ET
- No. 2 Georgia at No. 10 Ole Miss — 7:30 PM ET
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there NCAA football games today?
Yes, five FBS games are scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026.
What time do college football games start tonight?
Virginia Tech at SMU kicks off at 7:00 PM ET. The final scheduled kickoff is TCU at Arizona at 10:15 PM ET.
What channel is TCU vs. Arizona on tonight?
TCU at No. 22 Arizona is scheduled for 10:15 PM ET on ESPN.
Are any ranked teams playing tonight?
Yes. No. 22 Arizona hosts TCU.
Final Thoughts
Friday night’s schedule offers five conference matchups before a busy Saturday of ranked college football action. Follow The Sports Cast for college football schedules, scores and postseason updates.