Week 1 of the 2026 college football season: broadcast lineup and announcer assignments
The first full week of the 2026 college football season features games on every major network, with lead broadcast teams assigned to marquee matchups including Indiana vs. North Texas, LSU vs. Clemson and Notre Dame vs. Wisconsin.
The 2026 college football season moves into full swing with a slate of games from Thursday through Monday, highlighted by a packed Saturday schedule. Fox’s "Big Noon" game will showcase defending champion Indiana hosting North Texas, with Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt providing play-by-play and analysis. ESPN’s top team, Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit, will call the inaugural Lane Kiffin-era LSU game against Clemson on Saturday night.
CBS will feature No. 2 Oregon hosting Boise State, broadcast by Brad Nessler alongside new lead analyst Charles Davis. NBC’s Sunday night lineup includes Wisconsin versus Notre Dame at Lambeau Field, with Dan Hicks and former NFL coach Jason Garrett in the booth, while ESPN on ABC will present Louisville against Ole Miss with Sean McDonough and Greg McElroy.
Monday night closes the week with SMU facing Florida State, called by Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek on ESPN. Earlier in the week, Thursday and Friday games will appear on networks such as the Big Ten Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, and SEC Network, featuring a range of play-by-play and analyst pairings. Detailed assignments for each game, including times and additional on-air talent, are available from the schedule’s source.