Week 7 - College Football TV Listings

Week by Week College Football TV Listings

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Top Games To Watch (all times eastern)

TIME

CHANNEL

GAME

LOCAL NETWORKS

WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 13

8:00

UCF at Marshall

209

THURSDAY - OCTOBER 14

7:30

Kansas State at Kansas

FSN Southwest
See Other Channels

676

7:45

South Florida at West Virginia

206

FRIDAY - OCTOBER 15

8:00

Cincinnati at Louisville

206

SATURDAY - OCTOBER 16

REGIONAL COVERAGE MAPS (ABC/ESPN)

12:00

Boston College at Florida State

206

12:00

Minnesota at Purdue

209

12:00

Missouri at Texas A&M

FSN Southwest
See Other Channels

676

12:00

Arkansas State at Indiana

208

12:00

North Carolina State at East Carolina

613

12:00

Maryland at Clemson

ESPN GamePlan
Local Affiliates

789

12:00

Pittsburgh at Syracuse

ESPN GamePlan
SportsNet NY
MASN
Local Affiliates

788
639
640

Michigan State 21 Illinois 17
The Illini are progressively getting better each week. After playing top ranked Ohio State very close, they followed up by crushing Penn State in Happy Valley for the first time in school history. The offense is getting it going with balance that includes solid play out of quarterback Nathan Scheelhaase and running back Mikel Leshoure. The redshirt freshman signal caller enjoyed the best game of his young career last week where he hit short pass after short pass to keep the Nittany Lions from focusing solely on Leshoure and the ground game. The defensive front seven for Michigan State has been performing above and beyond all expectations. After passing two huge exams against Wisconsin and Michigan, the depth of the front four and the terrific play from senior linebackers Greg Jones and Eric Gordon should have less of a problem with the Illini offense despite its positive gains made recently. The Spartans have some balance on offense as well. Quarterback Kirk Cousins turned in a near-flawless performance against the Wolverines. Denard Robinson came in with all the attention, but Cousins owned the day. Running back Edwin Baker continues to give this offense a weapon that can go the distance on any given play. The linebacker duo of Martez Wilson and Nate Bussey has been productive for Illinois too. The one area Illinois has to win for them to have a chance is getting pressure on Cousins. The Spartan pass blocking skills has thus far been their weakest point and the Illini are second best in the league at getting after QBs. Head coach Mark Dantonio finally has returned to the press box but he won't be allowed on the sidelines just yet. The Spartans have enough of an edge in most of the unit breakdowns. The home field pushes them over the top. But don't expect a ton of scoring. These two defenses are getting better each Saturday.

12:00

Illinois at Michigan State

Game Finder

610

12:00

Miami OH at Central Michigan

ESPN GamePlan
Local Affiliates

790

12:00

Southern Miss at Memphis

CSS

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12:20

Vanderbilt at Georgia

ESPN GamePlan
MSG
CSN California
Local Affiliates

791
634
698

1:00

Miami FL at Duke

1:00

Bowling Green at Temple

1:00

Eastern Michigan at Ball State

2:00

UNLV at Colorado State

616

2:00

Army vs. Rutgers @East Rutherford, NJ

2:00

Akron at Ohio

2:30

Western Michigan at Notre Dame

NBC Local

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Iowa 31 Michigan 23
One aspect remains constant for the Hawkeyes...they continue to be stellar on the defensive side. They rank in the top five nationally in scoring defense, rushing defense and total defense. They have yet to allow a rushing touchdown this season and opponents are averaging just 2.4 yards per carry. When teams focus on keeping All-American defensive end Adrian Clayborn in check, players like defensive tackles Mike Daniels and Karl Klug take advantage. Cornerback Shaun Prater is one of the conferences better corners and team leading tackler Jeff Tarpinian will have the dubious task of squaring up Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson. In the loss to Michigan State, the Wolverines posted season-lows in every offensive category. Mr. Robinson and company will meet its most difficult task to date matching up with this defense. They are spreading the ball around via the pass, which makes it tough to focus on any one Michigan player. Tight ends, running backs and wide receivers are all part of the passing game. The overall weakness of the Michigan defense was exposed the previous week when Indiana passed for almost 500 yards against the Wolverines. The vulnerability was magnified against Michigan State, as the Spartans rolled up 536 yards of offense. Hawkeye quarterback Ricky Stanzi has been extremely efficient (only two interceptions) but he is not putting up monster numbers. This could be the week he has been looking for while running back Adam Robinson continues to be a one man show out of the backfield. Receiver Derrell-Johnson Koulianos needs just 66 yards to pass Tim Dwight as the Hawkeyes all-time career receiving yardage king. He likely gets it. Too much defense this week from the Hawkeyes and too much lack of for Michigan give the fans in the Big House another reality check for the second week in a row.

3:30

Iowa at Michigan

ABC Local
*Reverse Mirror* ESPN

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206

Nebraska 30 Texas 27
People began circling this game long before Nebraska announced it was leaving for the Big Ten. This highlighted game dates back to last year's Big 12 Championship Game where Texas won on a controversial last second field goal. The Longhorns are trying to avoid their first three-game losing streak in over a decade. A defense that was befuddled by UCLA's Pistol offense and allowed 115 yards rushing to Oklahoma's DeMarco Murray now must face Nebraska's Taylor Martinez and Roy Helu. Nebraska rushed for 451 yards against Kansas State. The redshirt freshman Martinez set a single-game rushing record for a Nebraska quarterback last week. The Texas defense won't be near as bad compared to KSU but it still has faults. Look for the Husker offense to continue putting up yards, just not as many. What the Huskers do excel at is defending the pass and stuffing the run. The balance on this side of the ball is what has put this team into a lofty Top 25 ranking. While the Texas offensive line that lost three multi-year starters has shown signs of progress, they have not seen a defensive front like the one they will meet in Lincoln. This group was owned last year in the conference title game. Huge defensive tackle Jared Crick is in a position to have another huge day. The Longhorn rushing attack still needs an identity and struggling young quarterback Garrett Gilbert has not seen a secondary this good. All signs point to a massive revenge game for Nebraska. But Texas is coming off a bye week, their backs are against the wall and their manhood is being called out. This is by far the best athletic team the Huskers have faced. Closer than some might think but the winner’s circle still gets painted red.

3:30

Texas at Nebraska

ABC Local
*Reverse Mirror* ESPN

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206

Auburn 38 Arkansas 37
The Razorbacks have been getting it done with the arm of quarterback Ryan Mallett and an overachieving defense that hasn't allowed more than 24 points in a game yet this season. That doesn't mean that the Razorback defense is world beating by any stretch, but it's a good start for a unit that was among the worst in the SEC last year. While Alabama made its comeback against this team with the power game, Auburn counters with the wide-open Cam Newtwon show. The JUCO quarterback might be the sole reason why Auburn reprints a brand new edition of its record books at the end of the season. He is now officially in the thick of all Heisman discussions. Quietly getting it done each week has been receiver Darvin Adams. He is one of the SEC's best clutch performers in a conference loaded with talented wide receivers. This is certainly a battle between two potent offenses. Mallett is off the Heisman wagon for now after tossing interceptions at crucial junctures of the Bama game. His talented receivers continue to keep the offense moving but his running backs won't. This is a very one-dimensional passing team like many Bobby Petrino offenses of the past. What gives the Razorbacks a chance is an Auburn secondary that is giving up nearly 240 yards a game through the air. This one has all the makings of a scoring fest with the last passer left standing. Mallett is a better passer; Newton is a better runner and athlete. This one is sure to go down to the wire in one of the most exciting offensive SEC match ups of the year. Auburn might be 3-0 in the SEC and locked in a tie for first place in the SEC West, but it's doing so by the hair of its chinny chin-chin. It has to end at some point, but not in Jordan Hare Stadium.

3:30

Arkansas at Auburn

CBS Local

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USC 28 Cal 24
Cal is 3-0 at home and 0-2 on the road heading into the road game against USC. Cal has not won at the Coliseum since 2000. The Golden Bears make a successful living running with the ball and stopping others from running with it. Tailback Shane Vereen is having a remarkable campaign as most had predicted. His efforts have made this offense effective despite continual shaky play from quarterback Kevin Riley. The Tedford coached offense is way off it's usual pace and accumulated just 83 passing yard last week against UCLA. The Trojans match up very well here. To beat USC means throwing the football against the Pac Ten's worst pass defense and Cal doesn't have it. The Trojan defense has not been able to get many stops, especially down the stretch of the game. This group was not deep to begin with and is dealing with nagging injuries. Offensively, quarterback Matt Barkley has been very good this season, although he's not getting the usual notice a USC quarterback receives because the team has fallen from the nation's elite. Running backs Allen Bradford and Marc Tyler help to carry the load. The ground game match up with this Cal defense should be a good one as the Bears have been clogging up opposing ball carriers at UCLA and Arizona handily. The numbers for USC continue to spiral downward. They have lost two games in a row for the first time since 2001 and are just 2-5 in the last seven conference games. The Trojan home field is no longer an advantage. This one is another nail biter however. Believe it or not, Cal looks like they have more talent across the board right now. The passing attack is in shambles else they win by 14 points. Trojans hold on.

3:30

California at Southern California

FSN Prime Ticket
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694

3:30

Wake Forest at Virginia Tech

208

3:30

SMU at Navy

613

Oklahoma State 44 Texas Tech 42
The Cowboys new formed spread offense has found playmakers again. Receiver Justin Blackmon is proving that no one can cover the sophomore. He not only gains separation on defenders, but can also make difficult catches in traffic. Running back Kendall Hunter remains one of the top rushing threats in the Big 12. The senior continues to put up 100-yard efforts every week. Quarterback Brandon Weeden has a ways to go but is starting to pick up the pace by distributing the ball to multiple receivers. The youthful defense though has to find some way to avoid all these shootouts. The secondary has been steady led by the instincts of cornerback Andrew McGee and his three interceptions on the year. But this group is wearing down by games end. These two teams are eerily similar. Coach Tuberville has said he wanted to stress running the ball more at Tech and he has finally started to accomplish the task with running back Baron Batch and quarterback Taylor Potts. The Red Raiders rushed for 173 yards against Baylor last week. Make no mistake; the passing game is still the bread and butter in Lubbock. Taylor Potts was a one-man wrecking crew against Baylor throwing 59 times for a personal best 462 yards. His array of receivers run deep with Lyle Leong, Detron Lewis and Alex Torres. That inconsistent Raider defense needs to go into the body shop for some repair work. After giving up 441 yards and 52 points to Iowa State, Baylor wrecked Tech for 507 yards and 38 points. Expect a ton of points Saturday. If the game is close as it should be, kicker Dan Bailey for OSU is 11-for-11 on field goal attempts as he zeros in on Barry Sanders all-time scoring record. This could be the difference.

3:30

Oklahoma State at Texas Tech

FSN Southwest+

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3:30

Houston at Rice

CSS

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3:30

Middle Tennessee at Georgia Tech

3:30

Buffalo at Northern Illinois

4:00

Brigham Young at TCU

603

4:00

Idaho at Louisiana Tech

ESPN GamePlan
MASN
Local Affiliates

789
640

4:00

UTEP at UAB

5:00

Louisiana-Monroe at Western Kentucky

6:00

South Carolina at Kentucky

209

6:00

Utah at Wyoming

616

6:00

North Carolina at Virginia

Ohio State 32 Wisconsin 24
The Buckeyes are now the nation's No. 1 ranked team by most accounts. Why? For starters quarterback Terrelle Pryor has answered all critics by throwing the football with accuracy. Last week against Indiana, while nursing a strained thigh muscle, he did not take off running once. Instead, he finished 24-of-30 passing for 334 yards. Running back Brandon Saine has now gotten involved in the passing attack and Dane Sanzenbacher leads all Big Ten receivers with seven touchdown receptions. Separating OSU from the rest is a defense that is shutting down opponents in all facets. Indiana was held to just 141 yards passing last week but had been averaging 348 yards. The run defense is ranked fourth nationally. What makes this a "grand daddy" game is when Wisconsin has the ball, as the Badgers possess a ton of playmakers with the “big cheese” up front blocking. The staple is at running back where both John Clay and James White continue to grind out 100-yard games. Quarterback Scott Tolzien has been very efficient but he is not going to beat the Buckeyes solely with his arm. It's the mammoth offensive line that makes this offense work and it will make for a great match up to watch versus this Buckeye defensive front. What likely puts the Buckeyes at an advantage is the fact that Wisconsin has had issues defending the pass. Pryor could wind up with another performance worthy of being placed on his Heisman resume. The fact the game is being played at Camp Randall gives Wisconsin a ray of hope. They both share the same typical, physical Big Ten style of play. It's just that the Buckeyes have a little bit more at the skill positions across the board, including quarterback.

7:00

Ohio State at Wisconsin

206

7:00

Iowa State at Oklahoma

FSN Southwest
See Other Channels

676

7:00

Mississippi State at Florida

208

7:00

McNeese State at Louisiana State

ESPN GamePlan
FSN South
FSN Southwest
Sun Sports

790
646
676
653

7:00

Baylor at Colorado

FCS Central

617

7:00

Kent State at Toledo

7:00

Tulane at Tulsa

7:00

Louisiana-Lafayette at Troy

7:30

Arizona at Washington State

603

7:30

Florida International at North Texas

ESPN GamePlan
Local Affiliates

788

8:00

Air Force at San Diego State

613

8:00

Boise State at San Jose State

ESPN GamePlan
Local Affiliates

789

9:15

Mississippi at Alabama

209

10:15

Oregon State at Washington

206

10:30

New Mexico State at Fresno State

208

Hawai'i 48 Nevada 45
The expectations have changed in Reno. This happens when you get ranked for the first time in school history. The Wolf Pack currently sits at No. 19 in the AP Poll. If a reason had to be pinpointed as to what has gotten Nevada into the national spotlight it would have to be on offense. Senior running back Vai Taua has gone over 100 yards 22 times in his career, the most among active NCAA players. Four-year starter Colin Kaepernick can still run and throw from behind center as always. All this equates to the No. 2 ranked offense in the country. The defense is not so grand however. While they do have a monster defensive end in Dontay Moch, who is the all-time WAC leader in tackles for loss, the numbers do not point to a Top 25 billing. That is not good news this week, as they will have to defend against the nation's No. 1 ranked passing offense at their home on the islands. And this is a very dynamic passing attack. Quarterback Bryant Moniz continues to make receiver Greg Salas the centerpiece of this offense. Something new has been developing with the Warriors too. The much-maligned defense is beginning to step up in a big way as Fresno State found out last week while only posting 104 rushing yards. With both teams undefeated in conference play this is a game that will determine the top challenger to Boise State in the WAC race. It's never easy to cross out into the Pacific Ocean and tangle with Hawai'i when they are hitting on all cylinders. This one has upset written all over it in a typical high scoring Hula fashion.

11:30

Nevada at Hawai'i

ESPN GamePlan
Oceanic Cable PPV

788
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ESPN GamePlan DIRECTV CHANNELS

12:00

Pittsburgh at Syracuse

Channel 788

12:00

Maryland at Clemson

Channel 789

12:00

Miami OH at Central Michigan

Channel 790

12:20

Vanderbilt at Georgia

Channel 791

4:00

Idaho at Louisiana Tech

Channel 789

7:00

McNeese State at Louisiana State

Channel 790

7:30

Florida International at North Texas

Channel 788

8:00

Boise State at San Jose State

Channel 789

11:30

Nevada at Hawai'i

Channel 788

*DIRECTV and GamePlan channels are constantly changing during the week. Make sure you check on Friday for the latest update.

OTHER LOCAL CHANNELS FOR SELECTED GAMES

7:30
Thurs.

Kansas State at Kansas

FSN (Arizona, Detroit+, Houston, Midwest+, Northwest, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, West, Wisconsin)
CSN (Bay Area, Chicago, New England, Philly, Washington+)
MSG Plus
Sport South
Sun Sports

12:00

Missouri at Texas A&M

FSN (Arizona, Detroit, Florida, Houston, Midwest, North, Northwest, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain, South, Southwest, West)
CSN (Bay Area, Chicago, Washington)
MSG Plus

3:30

California at Southern California

FSN (Arizona, Detroit, Houston, Midwest, North, Northwest, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain, South, Southwest, Prime Ticket)
CSN (Bay Area, Washington+)
MSG Plus
Sun Sports

7:00

Iowa State at Oklahoma

FSN (Arizona+, Detroit+, Florida, Houston, Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, Wisconsin, Prime Ticket)
CSN (Bay Area, Philly, Washington+)
Sport South

“Reverse Mirrors”: As many as 13 Saturday afternoon windows will feature innovative coverage in which ABC’s regional telecasts are also offered regionally on ESPN or ESPN2 to markets that are getting another game on ABC. For example, on September 4, ABC will televise Connecticut at Michigan and UCLA at Kansas State at 3:30 p.m. ET. ESPN2 will “reverse mirror” ABC’s coverage, televising Connecticut at Michigan in markets receiving UCLA at Kansas State (on ABC) and UCLA at Kansas State to the parts of the country receiving Connecticut at Michigan (on ABC).