Week 4 of the 2026 college football season features multiple top-10 matchups
Saturday’s games include a No. 1 vs. No. 14 SEC opener, a West Coast rivalry between No. 20 Oregon and No. 12 USC, and several other contests with playoff implications.
Saturday marks the fourth week of the 2026 college football season, with several high-profile conference games scheduled across the country. Texas, ranked No. 1, travels to Knoxville to face No. 14 Tennessee in the SEC opener, while freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon starts for the Volunteers against a Texas defense that has been among the conference’s best.
Ole Miss, ranked No. 4, visits No. 21 Florida in Gainesville, a game that follows the Rebels’ recent win over LSU. Iowa (No. 17) and Michigan (No. 18) meet in a defensive showdown, each allowing just over four points per game on average.
On the West Coast, No. 20 Oregon plays No. 12 USC in Los Angeles, a rivalry that also pits the quarterbacks of both teams against each other. The contest carries significant pressure for both coaches, with Dan Lanning and Lincoln Riley seeking their first victories of the season.
Other notable matchups include Boise State versus Western Michigan, Texas A&M at No. 10 LSU, and a non-conference game between Boise State and Western Michigan that could influence Group of Six playoff considerations. All games are broadcast on major networks and streaming platforms, with start times listed in Eastern Time.