Week 2 - 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/web

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 9

7:00

Central Michigan at Temple

208

Mississippi State 38 Auburn 36
JUCO transfer Cameron Newton exceeded all the grand expectations by putting up 357 yards of total offense and set the Tigers' record for rushing yards by a quarterback after he finished with 171 yards in the Tigers’ opener. His speed was evident and he seems to be a perfect fit for this quick strike offense. True freshman tailback Michael Dyer also made a splash in his debut rushing for 95 yards. This backfield is deep and the offensive line looks solid just as advertised. Where Auburn will have troubles in on the defensive side. The Auburn defense wasn't supposed to be any worse than it was in 2009, when it set a program record for the most points allowed in a season. Yet it was tough to find reasons for optimism after the Tigers surrendered 366 yards of offense to Arkansas State, a middle-of-the-pack Sun Belt team. There were plenty of missed tackles and missed assignments that will simply be more exploited when the competition increases. The added bodies from a deep freshman class helped the Tigers stay fresh, but it didn't do much for the results. The question for Mississippi State heading into 2010 was how it was going to replace Anthony Dixon's 1,391 rushing yards from last fall. This answer is far from being solved. The passing of quarterback Tyler Russell lessened the relevance of this factor however. Coach Mullen's two-quarterback rotation may have found a full-timer in Russell after he lit up the Memphis secondary last weekend going 13-of-16 for 256 yards. He has also found a good target in receiver Brandon Heavens that bodes well for finally getting some respect on the outside from opponents. Starkville is a tough place to win. Expect a ton of points out of these two and a possible upset in the making. If the same Auburn defense shows up this normal defensive struggle becomes a shoot out.

7:45

Auburn at Mississippi State

206

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 10

7:00

West Virginia at Marshall

206

10:15

UTEP at Houston

206

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 11

REGIONAL COVERAGE MAPS (ABC/ESPN)

12:00

San Jose State at Wisconsin

206

South Carolina 28 Georgia 27
This is a major battle between two SEC rivals coming off impressive opening day victories. Georgia got the job done with a redshirt freshman quarterback in Aaron Murray who was without his top rusher (Washaun Ealey) and top receiver (A.J. Green). He was still able to connect with 10 different receivers in his first start and even scrambled for 42 yards against Louisiana-Lafayette. Ealey will be back in this one but A.J. Green may not still be available until the NCAA can clear his alleged agent dealings from the summer. The Georgia defense under new coordinator Todd Grantham's 3-4 scheme faired quite well too finishing with three sacks and three interceptions. The difference in South Carolina this year starts with Stephen Garcia behind center. After getting criticized for his commitment level last fall, the junior has worked hard and looked quite confident in the game with Southern Miss. He also now has a weapon out of the backfield as freshman running back sensation Marcus Lattimore gives South Carolina something they have been missing in the rushing department. Spurrier honestly believes his Gamecocks can compete for the SEC East. So does Georgia. If the Gamecocks can continue to run and pass the ball equally well, they could be ready to make a move, as the defense should again rank with the best in both the league and nation. This one is major because it determines who will be chasing a lesser-perceived Florida. The odds favor the home team.

12:00

Georgia at South Carolina

209

12:00

Florida Atlantic vs. Michigan State @Detroit, MI

208

12:00

Georgia Tech at Kansas

FSN Midwest
See Other Channels

671

12:00

Duke at Wake Forest

ESPN GamePlan
Local Affiliates

791

12:00

Hawai'i at Army

613

Florida 41 South Florida 14
First year USF head coach Skip Holtz gets his first major exam traveling to Gainesville. At least he has an experienced quarterback in B.J. Daniels who showed poise and discipline last week going 15-of-23 passing with no interceptions. But that was against FCS level opponent Stony Brook. Former back up quarterback Evan Landi is making a name at receiver and this is a running back by committee approach with three different players seeing carries. The Bulls have a nice cornerback combo and a sturdy set of linebackers. But they are missing two NFL pass rushers without George Selvie and Jason Pierre-Paul. Florida's offense is going to be just fine. Despite multiple bad snaps, fumbles and dropped passes the talent level here is extremely on the high side. Running back Jeff Demps is one of the fastest players in the country with the ball in his hands as evident in his 72-yard TD gallop last week that broke the game with Miami of Ohio open. Florida's secondary is phenomenal. Three players recorded picks last Saturday and the inside of the defensive line is so very deep. This is a wake up game for the Gators to prove they are much better than the score indicated last week. The blunders cost them quite a few spots in the AP Poll. South Florida might have matched up with FSU last year but this is a different animal (or reptile). Gators win big and fix many of the offensive miscues.

12:00

South Florida at Florida

ESPN GamePlan
MSG
Altitude
CSN California
Local Affiliates

789
634
681
698

12:00

South Dakota at Minnesota

Game Finder

611

12:00

Illinois State at Northwestern

Game Finder

610

12:00

Western Illinois at Purdue

Game Finder

612

12:00

Texas Southern at Connecticut

ESPN GamePlan
SportsNet NY
Brighthouse Sports Network
CST
Local Affiliates

788
639
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12:00

Indiana State at Cincinnati

ESPN GamePlan
Fox Sports Ohio
Local Affiliates

790
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12:00

Memphis at East Carolina

CSS
WITN (North Carolina)

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12:00

Gardner-Webb at Akron

12:30

Idaho at Nebraska

FSN PPV

1:00

New Hampshire at Pittsburgh

1:30

James Madison at Virginia Tech

2:00

Eastern Michigan at Miami OH

ESPN GamePlan
Ohio News Network
SportsTime Ohio

792
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662

Oklahoma 35 Florida State 31
This is a huge gauge for both teams. For the Seminoles, aside from facing a top 10 program on the road, the game will also pair FSU's new defensive coordinator Mark Stoops against his older brother, Oklahoma head coach Bob Stoops. Defense is where FSU had to make some improvements. Rumors and talk of this defense being much more maligned was evident in the opener with Samford. Slowing down this Sooner offense led by Heisman Candidate DeMarco Murray at running back with tell the real tale. He rushed for 218 yards on 35 huge carries against Utah State. The Florida State offense looks poised with Christian Ponder behind center. He looks like a senior should, making throws with confidence and he has one of the best offensive lines in the ACC. The Sooners struggled horribly last week. The 34-point favorite got torched as Utah State averaged 20 yards per completion and rolled up 421 yards of total offense. They gave up way too many big plays. On offense the Sooners need some help other than from Murray and receiver Ryan Broyles. Quarterback Landry Jones had a real bad start to the season tossing two interceptions and completing less than 50% of this passes. Oklahoma won’t take FSU lightly. Expect major improvements and corrections for this week. FSU has a shot though if they can continue to play error-free football. Ponder is a much better passer than what Utah State offered. If the same Sooner team shows up, FSU wins by two touchdowns. Don't expect this to be the case. Sooners take care of business, but are not good enough to put this one away by a large margin.

3:30

Florida State at Oklahoma

ABC Local
*Reverse Mirror* ESPN2

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209

3:30

Iowa State at Iowa

ABC Local
*Reverse Mirror* ESPN2

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209

Ohio State 28 Miami FL 20
This one has huge ramifications at all levels. Besides the fact that Ohio State is favored to get to the national title game, two Heisman quarterbacks going head-to-head might be the headline here. But there are plenty of other intriguing match ups to watch. Running a no-huddle offense, Miami quarterback Jacory Harris showed no lingering effects from the thumb surgery that kept him out of spring practice. He was 12-of-15 passing for 210 yards in just two quarters of play versus Florida A&M. They also have a big time playmaker at receiver in Leonard Hankerson. The defensive line looks to be as advertised as they racked up eight sacks on the night. This is going to make a great match up to watch versus the power of the Buckeye blockers. Ohio State's offensive line on paper looks to be one of the nations best. They operated flawlessly in beating Marshall last week while opening the lanes for running back Brandon Saine and others to rack up 280 yards of rushing. The biggest marble in this bag is Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor, who has held his own in two straight games -- the last being nine months ago, Jan. 1 in the Rose Bowl -- and is desperate to show the consistency some fans believe he lacks. When Pryor and Saine don't deliver points, that task usually falls on receiver DeVier Posey. This is a rematch of the 2002 BCS championship game. It was the last time either teams was truly title worthy. Both appear to be so now making this probably the best game of the day. Look for more big plays out of Miami but more consistent dominance out of the Buckeyes. A home crowd and more talent across the board keep Ohio State in the national championship early discussions.

3:30

Miami FL at Ohio State

206

Michigan 30 Notre Dame 28
This may be the most anticipated match up this decade between these long time standing rivals. A new coach for the Irish and a new record breaking quarterback for Michigan give fans much to anticipate. Sophomore Denard Robinson marked the fourth different starter at quarterback in the last four seasons for the Wolverines. He responded with a school record for quarterbacks with 197 yards rushing. He also went 19-of-22 passing for 186 yards against a UConn defense that was thought to be pretty stout. There is no question head coach Rich Rodriguez has found the type of quarterback he needs to be successful just like his track record has shown. Robinson also has the luxury of playing with a veteran offensive line that looked extremely poised and dominant last week. Even the young defense got into the act while looking fairly stout. With Notre Dame's win over Purdue, new head coach Brian Kelly has won 19 consecutive regular season games dating back to his time at Cincinnati. He asked his new quarterback Dayne Crist to forget about being a Heisman type of player and just help his team. Crist did just that and looked fairly comfortable running this new spread offense. He has some good talent at receiver too with T.J. Jones stepping up last week to couple with qualified veteran Michael Floyd. The Irish change-of-fortunes has to begin on the defensive side. Not a bad opener for this 3-4 scheme but they did allow Purdue to dominate the time of possession and continue two drives that lasted 15 plays. It will take more than that to overcome a resurging Michigan team. Although this is only week two, Rodriguez has found an offense and that means trouble for mediocre defenses. No one can be quite sure what happens when Notre Dame has the ball, as the Michigan defense is still a question mark. If Michigan gets the same performance from this defense as they did last week, they sprint out of South Bend with the victory. History tells us this one is going down to the wire.

3:30

Michigan at Notre Dame

NBC Local

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3:30

Colorado at California

FSN Prime Ticket
See Other Channels

694

3:30

Kent State at Boston College

208

3:30

Georgia Southern at Navy

613

3:30

Eastern Kentucky at Louisville

ESPN GamePlan
SportsNet NY
WHAS (Local)
Local Affiliates

788
639
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3:30

Arkansas State at Louisiana-Lafayette

ESPN GamePlan
Brighthouse Sports Network
CSS
CST
Local Affiliates

793
639
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3:30

Presbyterian at Clemson

4:00

Brigham Young at Air Force

603

4:00

UNLV at Utah

616

6:00

Morgan State at Maryland

Alabama 38 Penn State 13
Some great cross-sectional games will be played this weekend, but none carry the historical weight and allure of Alabama and Penn State. On one side is the winningest coach in college football history and on the other is the defending national champion. Quarterback Rob Bolden became the first true freshman to open a season as Penn State's starting quarterback since Shorty Miller in 1910. He did well versus Youngstown State going 20-of-29 passing for 239 yards. He also has found a senior go-to receiver in Brett Brackett who stands at 6'6 in size and should pose some match up problems for this rebuilt Alabama secondary. The Nittany Lion offensive line has to do a much better job opening holes for tailback Evan Royster, who only recorded 40 yards last week. Everyone knows Nick Saban can coach defense, but it is the Bama offense that has all the award grabbers. Look for quarterback Greg McElroy and Julio Jones to make big plays. Forget that Hesiman Trophy winner Mark Ingram probably won't play in this one; Trent Richardson is filling his shoes as expected. Finding a weakness on either side of the ball for the Crimson Tide is tough. While the Nittany Lions have seen their share of quality competition the past five or so seasons, none carry the weight of this crimson elephant. The heat and humidity of Tuscaloosa combined with the fact Penn State is operating with a true freshman behind center spells certain trouble. Big trouble. Penn State isn't close to being a Top 10 team this season and fans will find out in a big way Saturday night.

7:00

Penn State at Alabama

206

Oregon 45 Tennessee 28
While most ducks head south for the winter, these Ducks will run there as Oregon heads to Knoxville after having two players rush for at least 100 yards last week. All this considering their Heisman rusher LaMichael James was suspended. James will return this week, but it was Kenjon Barner who is making all the noise. He rushed for 147 yards on 17 carries as Oregon crushed New Mexico 72-0. Head coach Chip Kelly called Barner, "the most underrated player in America" after his performance. Sophomore quarterback Darron Thomas made his first career start. He settled in after tossing an interception on the opening drive but was pulled after the Ducks built a huge halftime lead. So it's hard to get a read on how well he can make this offense run. The defense can run. With arguably the fastest defense in the Pac Ten, they smothered New Mexico holding the Lobos to 107 total yards. The defensive front line was dominating. Tennessee also has a steady front line on defense led by tackle Montori Hughes. It has not been proven whether they can withstand the type of onslaught Oregon brings with the ball. The Vols have two descent running backs in David Oku and Tauren Poole but continue to have major problems behind center. Quarterback Matt Simms constantly was overthrowing open receivers in the opener with UT-Martin. His top receiver Gerald Jones may not be available either after injuring his hand last week. This would severely impact the offense if he can't play. Tennessee gets the home field, which in the recent past has not proven capable of overcoming their offensive shortcomings. This is not the week to trade points. Are the Ducks really this good as the stats from last week displayed? They might be. Chip Kelly is an offensive master.

7:00

Oregon at Tennessee

209

7:00

Wyoming at Texas

FSN Southwest
See Other Channels

676

7:00

Louisiana State at Vanderbilt

208

7:00

Louisiana-Monroe at Arkansas @Little Rock, AR

ESPN GamePlan
See Other Channels

788

7:00

Syracuse at Washington

FSN Northwest
FCS Atlantic
Time Warner Cable (NY)

687
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7:00

Montana State at Washington State

FSN Northwest (Local)
FCS Pacific

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7:00

Buffalo at Baylor

FCS Central

617

7:00

McNeese State at Missouri

FSN PPV

7:00

Missouri State at Kansas State

7:00

Troy at Oklahoma State

7:00

Louisiana Tech at Texas A&M

7:00

Prairie View A&M at Southern Miss

7:00

Rice at North Texas

7:00

Bowling Green at Tulsa

7:00

Toledo at Ohio

7:00

Liberty at Ball State

7:00

North Dakota at Northern Illinois

7:00

Nicholls State at Western Michigan

7:00

Tennessee Tech at TCU

7:00

Austin Peay at Middle Tennessee

7:30

Southern Illinois at Illinois

Game Finder

610

7:30

North Carolina State at UCF

613

7:30

Western Kentucky at Kentucky

ESPN GamePlan
CSS
Brighthouse Sports Network
CST

789
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8:00

Texas Tech at New Mexico

616

8:00

Rutgers at Florida International

ESPN GamePlan
Sports Net NY

790
639

8:00

San Diego State at New Mexico State

ESPN GamePlan
AggieVision
Altitude 2
Channel 4 San Diego

791
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8:00

UAB at SMU

8:00

Idaho State at Utah State

9:00

Mississippi at Tulane

ESPN Classic
ESPN2 (conclude)

614
209

10:00

Northern Arizona at Arizona State

FSN Arizona
FCS Atlantic

686
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10:00

The Citadel at Arizona

KWBA (Arizona)
FCS Pacific

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10:30

Stanford at UCLA

206

10:30

Virginia at Southern California

FSN Prime Ticket
See Other Channels

694

10:30

Colorado State at Nevada

208

ESPN GamePlan DIRECTV CHANNELS

12:00

Texas Southern at Connecticut

Channel 788

12:00

South Florida at Florida

Channel 789

12:00

Indiana State at Cincinnati

Channel 790

12:00

Duke at Wake Forest

Channel 791

2:00

Eastern Michigan at Miami OH

Channel 792

3:30

Arkansas State at Louisiana-Lafayette

Channel 793

3:30

Eastern Kentucky at Louisville

Channel 788

7:00

Louisiana-Monroe at Arkansas

Channel 788

7:30

Western Kentucky at Kentucky

Channel 789

8:00

Rutgers at Florida International

Channel 790

8:00

San Diego State at New Mexico State

Channel 791

*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

12:00

Georgia Tech at Kansas

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

3:30

Colorado at California

FSN (Arizona, Detroit, Florida, Houston, Midwest, North, Northwest, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, Prime Ticket)
CSN (Bay Area, New England)
MSG PLUS

7:00

Wyoming at Texas

FSN (Arizona, Detroit+, Florida, Houston, Midwest, Ohio, Southwest, Prime Ticket)
CSN (Bay Area, New England)
MSG PLUS
SportSouth

7:00

Louisiana-Monroe at Arkansas @Little Rock, AR

FSN (South, Southwest - Check Local Listings)
Sun Sports

10:30

Virginia at Southern California

FSN (Arizona, Detroit, Florida, Houston, Midwest, North, Northwest, Ohio, Pittsburgh, Rocky Mountain, South, Southwest, Prime Ticket)
CSN (Bay Area, Chicago, New England)
MSG PLUS

“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).