After what was a fairly mundane weekend of contests compared to what fans usually come to expect from college football, week 9 looks much more promising in terms of the numerous marquee matchups fans will be able to enjoy. As we’re only a little over a week away from receiving the first of six College Football Playoff rankings, several notable programs will look to make lasting impressions by winning emphatically. Of course, conference contests will continue to ramp up (especially for Penn State), which should make for a sensational viewing experience for die-hard college football fans.
Top 10 College Football Games For Week 9:
If you want to see the full NCAA football schedule for week 9 – including TV dates and times – scroll down below.
1. Oklahoma State Cowboys (11) vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (23)
Time: Noon E.T.
Location: Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, West Virginia
TV Channel: ABC
The top-ranked offense of the Cowboys (6-1) will battle against the equally prolific offense of the Mountaineers (5-2).
2. Louisville Cardinals vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons
Time: 12:20 PM E.T.
Location: BB&T Field, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
TV Channel: ACC Network
Lamar Jackson and the Cardinals (5-3) will try to overcome the stout rushing defense of the Demon Deacons (4-3).
3. TCU Horned Frogs (4) vs. Iowa State Cyclones (25)
Time: 3:30 PM E.T.
Location: Jack Trice Stadium, Ames, Iowa
TV Channel: ABC/ESPN2
The disciplined defense of the Horned Frogs (7-0) will look to shut down the efficient passing attack of the Cyclones (5-2).
4. NC State Wolfpack (14) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9)
Time: 3:30 PM E.T.
Location: Notre Dame Stadium, Notre Dame, Indiana
TV Channel: NBC
The methodical offense of the Wolfpack (6-1) will be determined to befuddle the relentless defense of the Fighting Irish (6-1).
5. Michigan State Spartans (16) vs. Northwestern Wildcats
Time: 3:30 PM E.T.
Location: Ryan Field, Evanston, Illinois
TV Channel: ESPN
The formidable defense of the Spartans (6-1) will look to stifle the underrated passing attack of the Wildcats (4-3).
6. Penn State Nittany Lions (2) vs. Ohio State Buckeyes (6)
Time: 3:30 PM E.T.
Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio
TV Channel: FOX
The nearly flawless Nittany Lions (7-0) will face their toughest opponent yet in the equally well-balanced Buckeyes (6-1).
7. Houston Cougars vs. USF Bulls (17)
Time: 3:45 PM E.T.
Location: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa, Florida
TV Channel: ESPNU
The once tough-minded defense of the Cougars (4-3) will look to get back on track against the supercharged offense of the Bulls (7-0).
8. Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. Oklahoma Sooners (10)
Time: 8:00 PM E.T.
Location: Memorial Stadium, Norman, Oklahoma
TV Channel: ABC/ESPN 2
The tenacious offense of the Red Raiders (4-3) will look to outduel Baker Mayfield and the Sooners (6-1).
9. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Clemson Tigers (7)
Time: 8:00 PM E.T.
Location: Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina
TV Channel: ABC/ESPN 2
The swift triple-option offense of the Yellow Jackets (4-2) will have their work cut out for them against a veteran Clemson defense (6-1).
10. Washington State Cougars (15) vs. Arizona Wildcats
Time: 9:30 PM E.T.
Location: Arizona Stadium, Tucson, Arizona
TV Channel: Pac-12 Network
The high-flying offense of the Cougars (7-1) will be determined to outscore the fierce rushing attack of the Wildcats (5-2).
Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Michigan at NIU | 7:00 pm | CBSSN |
| Toledo at Ball State | 7:00 pm | ESPN3 |
| South Alabama at Georgia State | 7:30 pm | ESPNU |
| Stanford at Oregon State | 9:00 pm | ESPN |
Friday, Oct. 27, 2017
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State at Boston College | 8:00 pm | ESPN |
| Tulane at Memphis | 8:00 pm | CBSSN |
| Tulsa at SMU | 9:00 pm | ESPN2 |
Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017
| Matchup | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo at Akron | 11:30 am | CBSSN |
| Arkansas at Ole Miss | Noon | SECN |
| Miami, FL at North Carolina | Noon | ESPN2 |
| Oklahoma State at West Virginia | Noon | ABC |
| Rutgers at Michigan | Noon | BTN |
| Texas at Baylor | Noon | ESPNU |
| Wisconsin at Illinois | Noon | ESPN |
| Louisville at Wake Forest | 12:20 pm | ACCN |
| Virginia at Pittsburgh | 12:30 pm | RSN/ESPN3 |
| California at Colorado | 2:00 pm | Pac-12N |
| FIU at Marshall | 2:30 pm | Stadium |
| Air Force at Colorado State | 3:00 pm | CBSSN |
| Kansas State at Kansas | 3:00 pm | FS1 |
| San Jose State at BYU | 3:00 pm | BYUtv/ESPN3 |
| Appalachian State at UMass | 3:30 pm | 11 Sports |
| Florida vs. Georgia (in Jacksonville) | 3:30 pm | CBS |
| Georgia Southern at Troy | 3:30 pm | ESPN3 |
| Indiana at Maryland | 3:30 pm | BTN |
| Louisiana Tech at Rice | 3:30 pm | FloTV |
| Michigan State at Northwestern | 3:30 pm | ESPN |
| NC State at Notre Dame | 3:30 pm | NBC |
| Penn State at Ohio State | 3:30 pm | FOX |
| TCU at Iowa State | 3:30 pm | ABC/ESPN2 (RM) |
| UCLA at Washington | 3:30 pm | ABC/ESPN2 (RM) |
| Houston at USF | 3:45 pm | ESPNU |
| Vanderbilt at South Carolina | 4:00 pm | SECN |
| Florida Atlantic at WKU | 4:30 pm | Stadium |
| Austin Peay at UCF | 5:00 pm | ESPN3 |
| ULM at Idaho | 5:00 pm | ESPN3 |
| Utah at Oregon | 5:45 pm | Pac-12N |
| Texas State at Coastal Carolina | 6:00 pm | ESPN3 |
| Old Dominion at North Texas | 6:30 pm | ESPN3 |
| Minnesota at Iowa | 6:30 pm | FS1 |
| Missouri at UConn | 6:30 pm | CBSSN |
| UAB at Southern Miss | 7:00 pm | CUSA.TV |
| Mississippi State at Texas A&M | 7:15 pm | ESPN |
| Duke at Virginia Tech | 7:20 pm | ACCN |
| Nebraska at Purdue | 7:30 pm | BTN |
| New Mexico at Wyoming | 7:30 pm | ESPNU |
| Tennessee at Kentucky | 7:30 pm | SECN |
| Arkansas State at New Mexico State | 8:00 pm | ALT /ESPN3 |
| Georgia Tech at Clemson | 8:00 pm | ABC/ESPN2 (RM) |
| Texas Tech at Oklahoma | 8:00 pm | ABC/ESPN2 (RM) |
| UTSA at UTEP | 8:00 pm | KMYS |
| Washington State at Arizona | 9:30 pm | Pac-12N |
| Boise State at Utah State | 10:00 pm | CBSSN |
| UNLV at Fresno State | 10:00 pm | ATTSNRM |
| USC at Arizona State | 10:45 pm | ESPN |
| San Diego State at Hawaii | 11:15 pm | ESPN2 |
