Get ready, college football maniacs, because the 2026 season is already shaping up to be absolutely wild! CBS Sports just dropped their 2026 schedule, and we’re talking about 14 Big Ten games hitting your screens at the classic 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff. The standout? Week 5 is going to be pure chaos with Ohio State heading on the road to face Iowa in a nationally ranked showdown. This isn’t just a game; it’s a separation matchup, defining who’s who nearing the midway point of the fall. Before the Buckeyes and Hawkeyes even step on the field, Navy and Air Force will get things rolling in the early slot, setting the stage for some serious conference action.
Oregon vs. UCLA: A Must-See Big Ten Clash
Just a week after that Ohio State-Iowa slugfest, mark your calendars for October 10 because Oregon travels to take on UCLA at 3:30 p.m. ET. This Big Ten showdown is huge! You know the Ducks are going to be clawing for that CFP push, but the real storyline here is UCLA aiming to make its biggest statement yet in Bob Chesney’s inaugural season. Can you imagine the intensity? Beyond that, CBS is bringing the heat on Black Friday, November 27, with the rivalry game between Nebraska and Iowa, set for noon ET in Iowa City. Plus, there’s another Big Ten game wrapping up the regular season on November 28 at 3:30 p.m. ET.
The Return of the Pac-12 and Rivalry Classics
But wait, there’s more! One of the biggest narratives for 2026 is the return of the Pac-12. CBS Sports is fully dialed into this new-look league, serving up coverage on both CBS and CBS Sports Network. We’re talking high-profile nonconference games and, of course, the Pac-12 Championship Game on December 4 at 8 p.m. ET. That’s a huge deal for the new era of the conference. And for the traditionalists, CBS Sports has three games from the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy rivalry, featuring Army, Navy, and Air Force. It all culminates in the legendary Army-Navy game on December 12 at 3 p.m. ET, hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. And who could forget the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl? That’s set for December 31 at 2 p.m. ET, closing out the year with some bowl season action. Seriously, get ready, because this fall is going to be absolutely loaded!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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