Get ready, college football fans, because the 2026 Big Ten schedule on CBS just dropped, and it’s absolutely stacked with must-watch games. Headlining the massive 14 Big Ten appearances on the network is a Week 5 road battle on October 3rd, with Ohio State heading to Iowa for a nationally ranked showdown at 3:30 p.m. ET. This isn’t just a game, it’s a separation matchup that’s gonna set the tone for the conference as we near the midway point.
New Kids on the Block Bring the Heat to the Big Ten
If you thought that Ohio State-Iowa clash was big, just wait a week. On October 10th, Oregon travels to face UCLA in a Big Ten showdown that’s going to be absolutely electric at 3:30 p.m. ET. The Ducks are already eyeing a CFP push, and the Bruins, under Bob Chesney in his first season, are looking to make a massive statement. This is exactly the kind of high-stakes, cross-country matchup that makes you want to clear your Saturday schedule. And don’t sleep on the Black Friday rivalry game either, with Nebraska and Iowa set to clash in Iowa City on November 27th at noon ET. CBS is bringing us 14 Big Ten games this fall, mostly kicking off at the usual 3:30 p.m. ET slot, and it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable season.
Pac-12’s Return and Classic Rivalries Deliver
But wait, there’s more! The Pac-12 is making its return, and CBS Sports is all over the new-look league. We’re talking high-profile nonconference games and, yes, the Pac-12 Championship Game on CBS on December 4th at 8 p.m. ET. Plus, we get three games from the legendary Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy rivalry between Army, Navy, and Air Force. That whole saga culminates with the Army-Navy game in its traditional slot on December 12th at 3 p.m. ET, this year from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Earlier this season, we already saw some fireworks when Arizona took down Washington State 34-24 on September 26th, showing us the kind of action we’re in for! The season wraps up with the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on December 31st at 2 p.m. ET.
Man, this 2026 college football season on CBS is going to be appointment viewing from start to finish. From huge Big Ten battles to the Pac-12’s comeback story and those iconic rivalry games, make sure your DVR is ready. The fireworks are just getting started!
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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