UCLA, already sitting at a dominant 6-0, just punched its way into CBS Sports’ latest College Football Playoff projection, and they are looking absolutely untouchable. This team is the Big Ten’s only remaining unbeaten squad at midseason, and if you haven’t been watching, their defense has been flat out terrifying, shutting down powerhouses like Oregon and Wisconsin.
Week 8 Showdown: Michigan State Eyes A Statement Win
Get ready for Week 8, because on October 24th, we’re getting a massive Big Ten on CBS matchup: Michigan State at UCLA. This isn’t just another game; this is Michigan State, under first-year coach Pat Fitzgerald, making some serious noise. They’ve made noticeable strides already, and this game against an unbeaten UCLA? That’s their shot at a signature victory this season against one of the conference’s absolute frontrunners. You know Fitzgerald is going to have his guys ready to leave it all on the field, trying to knock UCLA off their pedestal. It’s gonna be appointment television.
Big Ten Rivalries, The Pac-12’s Return, And More
Beyond that huge Oct. 24th clash, the 2026 CBS college football schedule is stacked, with 14 Big Ten games hitting your screens at the classic 3:30 p.m. ET slot. Mark your calendars for Black Friday, November 27th, because we’re getting the epic rivalry game between Nebraska and Iowa, kicking off at noon ET in Iowa City. That’s a classic that never disappoints. And don’t sleep on the Pac-12’s return! CBS Sports is bringing you coverage of the new-look league, including high-profile nonconference games and, yes, the Pac-12 Championship Game on CBS, hitting your screens on December 4th at 8 p.m. ET.
We’re also looking forward to the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy rivalry, with three games featuring Army, Navy, and Air Force. That whole series wraps up with the legendary Army-Navy game on December 12th, 3 p.m. ET, hosted at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. And who could forget the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on December 31st at 2 p.m. ET?
This season is already delivering. We’ve got incredible matchups like USC at Rutgers on Sept. 19th, Iowa at Michigan on Sept. 26th, and Ohio State at Iowa on Oct. 3rd. With the Pac-12 championship and the Army-Navy game wrapping things up in December, this college football season is set to be wild. What other upsets are we gonna see this fall? You absolutely don’t want to miss a second of this action.
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Originally reported by CBS Sports.
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