CBS Sports has released its 2026 college football broadcast schedule, featuring 14 Big Ten games airing at the traditional 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff window. The slate includes high-profile conference clashes such as Oregon at Ohio State on November 7, USC at Indiana on November 14, and the Black Friday rivalry between Nebraska and Iowa on November 27 at noon ET. The network will also carry the Pac-12 Championship Game on December 4 and the Army-Navy Game at MetLife Stadium on December 12.
Key Matchups
The November 7 showdown in Columbus pits a revamped Oregon squad against an Ohio State team dealing with quarterback uncertainty. After parting ways with offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer following a Week 8 loss to Illinois, the Ducks enter as underdogs. The Buckeyes will start freshman Luke Fahey in his second career start after an injury to Julian Sayin, with Heisman contender Jeremiah Smith as the primary target.
On November 14, Lincoln Riley's USC Trojans travel to Indiana with College Football Playoff implications. The Hoosiers' only loss came against Ohio State in October, and a win could secure a Big Ten Championship Game berth. USC holds a 4-0 all-time record against Indiana, though the programs have not met since 1982.
The Black Friday tradition continues November 27 when Nebraska visits Iowa at noon ET. Since 2011, 10 of 15 meetings as Big Ten opponents have been decided by eight points or fewer, with six decided by a field goal. Last season Iowa routed Nebraska 40-16 amid significant injury disparities.
Additional Coverage
CBS Sports will also broadcast three games in the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy series among Army, Navy, and Air Force, culminating in the Army-Navy Game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Pac-12 Championship Game will air on CBS on December 4, and the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl is scheduled for December 31.
