You never want to make the same mistake twice — this rule of thumb applies whether you’re in training camp or out on the field.
At the same time, this guide tries to be optimistic about these kinds of things. And if, say, you caused a mistake that had a 0.009% chance of happening prior to you taking the snap? Well, what are the odds of you increasing that historical record to 1,046–3? Onward and upward, folks – we’ve got games to play.
Every week for the 2026 college football season, CableTV.com will be your one-stop shop for game times, channel listings, and even more college football hot takes. Here’s what you need to know to watch Week 4’s best college football games on TV.
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CableTV.com’s College Football Game of the Week
Boise State vs. Western Michigan | ESPN2
Kickoff is Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3:30 p.m. ET:
It’s time for this weekend’s biggest and only game with playoff implications for two West-affiliated teams: Boise State and Western Michigan.
Both Broncos have things in common besides their mascot. They’re (along with North Dakota State) right in the Group of Six playoff race, have respectable losses* against Power Five foes, and just survived weird wins against plucky opponents.
Defense has been Western Michigan’s calling card so far — they’re a borderline top-50 unit by SP+ and a bend-but-don’t-break outfit on the ground. Boise State’s cut from a similar mold. But with running backs Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines, their offense has a considerably higher ceiling.
As touchdown underdogs, Western Michigan’s game plan likely hinges on stopping Riley and Gaines on the ground while making quarterback Maddux Madsen beat them through the air. Boise’s passing game has been efficient, but not world-beating: Madsen has yet to throw a pick this year, but the Broncos are below average in metrics like passing success rate and yardage.
*Or, ahem, “losses.”
Other FBS games worth watching:
- Ole Miss vs. Florida (3:30 p.m., ABC): Jon Sumrall heat check in a matchup of unbeaten SEC squads.
- Iowa vs. Michigan (3:30 p.m., CBS): A hammers-in-a-phone-booth kind of matchup, and checking in on our Bryce Underwood priors.
- Oklahoma State vs. West Virginia (7:00 p.m., FS1): [slams the over so hard, the line starts spinning around “Looney Tunes”-style]
- Oregon vs. USC (7:30 p.m., NBC): The other West Coast-affiliated game of note this weekend, we suppose! (Also of note: Portland State only got $590,000 to get pulverized by Oregon last week. Even FCS bodybag game payouts aren’t going as far these days!)
College football TV schedule today
Looking for tonight’s college football games on TV? Below is the complete Week 4 college football TV schedule, including kickoff times and TV channels for every FBS matchup. We’ll update this page each week throughout the season, so bookmark it for the latest schedule.
Week 4 college football TV schedule
CFB - College Football Games This Week Schedule
Matchup Date Time (ET) Channel
*TV schedule current as of September 24, 2026.
Why you should trust us
To write this weekly college football schedule page, we first consult official sources from the NCAA and individual conferences, cross-referencing broadcast information with each network. We then choose our Game of the Week and other best matchup selections based on Top 25 rankings, historic rivalries, and playoff implications.
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Eric Chiu is a CableTV.com internet editor who covers internet tech, entertainment, and sports news. He’s written about consumer technology for nearly a decade for outlets including CNN Underscored, Wirecutter, Newsweek Media Group and TopTenReviews/Future. In his free time, he enjoys playing any instrument he can find, rooting for the Michigan Wolverines, and hunting for the best hole-in-the-wall restaurants.
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