College football schedule, games 2026: What to watch in Week 3, TV channels, streaming, kickoff times — SkimNews
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- Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford as No. 7 LSU faces No. 8 Ole Miss Saturday at 7:30 p.m. on ABC, with the article noting governors have discussed security measures around the high-profile reunion.
- No. 16 SMU visits No. 23 Louisville at 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2 in a contest the source says may determine which team reaches the ACC Championship Game in Charlotte.
- Jared Curtis, a five-star freshman quarterback, makes his first career start for Vanderbilt as the Commodores host NC State at 12:45 p.m. on SEC Network.
- No. 12 USC travels to a 0-2 Rutgers squad at 3:30 p.m. on CBS, with the Trojans averaging more than 40 points per game through a 3-0 start against Group of Six opponents.
- Florida travels to Auburn at 7 p.m. on ESPN in an SEC matchup the source calls a barometer game, pitting Jon Sumrall's Gators defense against Tigers coach Alex Golesh.
- No. 11 BYU visits Colorado State at 7:30 p.m. on CBS, coming off a Big 12 win over Arizona with QB Bear Bachmeier leading an offense the source describes as controlling the line of scrimmage.
Why it matters: With No. 7 LSU and No. 8 Ole Miss meeting in a top-10 clash and governors reviewing security for Kiffin's Oxford return, the marquee game carries outsized stakes for SEC standings and College Football Playoff positioning. The SMU-Louisville winner takes a major step toward Charlotte, and a Curtis-led Vanderbilt debut could reshape the Commodores' SEC bowl outlook.
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