The Mississippi State Bulldogs have been exceeding all expectations this year with an undefeated 4-0 record so far; while you might think that they'd be the underdogs when they face the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, given their strength, be prepared to see an even matchup on the gridiron. The Crimson Tide is also 4-0 this season, but a loss this weekend could dash their playoff hopes, as they have a difficult schedule for the rest of the season with upcoming games against Georgia, Tennessee and LSU. Saturday's game will begin at 12 p.m. ET and airs on ABC.

Here's what you need to know to watch the Alabama vs. Mississippi State game, and take a look at the complete NCAAF schedule for Week 5.

How to watch Alabama vs. Mississippi State:

Date: Saturday, Oct. 3

Time: 12 p.m. ET

TV channel: ABC

Streaming: ESPN Unlimited, YouTube TV, Fubo and more

When is the Alabama vs. Mississippi State game?

The Alabama vs. Mississippi State game is on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 12 p.m. ET.

What channel is the Alabama vs. Mississippi State game on?

The Alabama vs. Mississippi State game will air on ABC.

How to watch Alabama vs. Mississippi State without cable:

Saturday's Alabama vs. Mississippi State game will stream on ESPN Unlimited, and you can also watch ABC on live TV platforms like YouTube TV, Fubo, and DirecTV.

NCAAF 2026 Week 5 schedule:

All times Eastern

Thursday, Oct. 1

FBS

  • Western Kentucky at New Mexico State | 8 p.m. | CBSSN
  • North Texas at Tulsa | 9 p.m. | ESPN

FCS

  • Montana State at Idaho | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
  • Friday, Oct. 2
  • FBS
  • Pitt at Virginia Tech | 7 p.m. | ESPN
  • Liberty at Delaware | 7 p.m. | CBSSN
  • Penn State at Northwestern | 8 p.m. | FOX

Saturday, Oct. 3

FBS (or FBS vs. FCS)

  • No. 3 Notre Dame at North Carolina | 12 p.m. | ESPN
  • No. 7 Alabama at No. 16 Mississippi State | 12 p.m. | ABC
  • UCF at No. 20 Houston | 12 p.m. | ESPN2
  • Boston College at No. 21 SMU | 12 p.m. | CW
  • Michigan at Minnesota | 12 p.m. | FOX
  • Middle Tennessee at Kansas | 12 p.m. | ESPNU
  • West Virginia at Iowa State | 12 p.m. | TNT
  • Stanford at Wake Forest | 12 p.m. | ACC Network
  • Syracuse at UConn | 12 p.m. | CBSSN
  • Navy at Air Force | 12 p.m. | CBS
  • Michigan State at Wisconsin | 12:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
  • Vanderbilt at No. 2 Georgia | 12:45 p.m. | SEC Network
  • Western Michigan at Buffalo | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Toledo at Ball State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
  • No. 5 Ohio State at No. 14 Iowa | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
  • No. 8 Florida at No. 25 Missouri | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
  • Auburn at No. 17 Tennessee | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
  • Louisville at NC State | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network
  • Cal at UNLV | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN
  • Virginia at Florida State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
  • Memphis at Charlotte | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Samford at UAB | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Wyoming at North Dakota State | 3:30 p.m. | CW
  • Akron at Central Michigan | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Eastern Michigan at UMass | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Ohio at Kent State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Bowling Green at Miami (Ohio) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Old Dominion at Georgia State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Marshall at James Madison | 3:45 p.m. | ESPNU
  • Maryland at Nebraska | 4 p.m. | FS1
  • UTEP at New Mexico | 4 p.m. | MW+
  • No. 24 Kentucky at South Carolina | 4:15 p.m. | SEC Network
  • Purdue at Illinois | 4:15 p.m. | Big Ten Network
  • Oregon State at Colorado State | 6 p.m. | USA Network
  • Texas Southern at Florida Atlantic | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
  • No. 10 BYU at TCU | 7 p.m. | ESPN
  • Arkansas at Texas A&M | 7 p.m. | ESPN2
  • UTSA at Rice | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Georgia Southern at Costal Carolina | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • UL Monroe at South Alabama | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • No. 4 Miami (Fla.) at Clemson | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
  • No. 12 Texas Tech at Colorado | 7:30 p.m. | FOX
  • Washington at No. 18 USC | 7:30 p.m. | NBC
  • Utah State at Boise State | 7:30 p.m. | CBSSN
  • Temple at South Florida | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNU
  • Army at Louisiana Tech | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • McNeese at No. 11 LSU | 7:45 p.m. | SEC Network
  • No. 6 Indiana at Rutgers | 8 p.m. | Big Ten Network
  • Arkansas State at Louisiana | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Fresno State at Washington State | 9:30 p.m. | USA Network
  • Baylor at Arizona State | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
  • Texas State at San Diego State | 10:30 p.m. | CW
  • Cincinnati at Arizona | 11 p.m. | FOX
  • San Jose State at Hawai'i | 11:59 p.m. | MW+

FCS

  • Princeton at Columbia | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Mercyhurst at Long Island | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Fordham at Lehigh | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Merrimack at Yale | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Cornell at Georgetown | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Richmond at Lafayette | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Morgan State at Villanova | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Dayton at Drake | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Marist at Stetson | 1 p.m. | YouTube
  • Valparaiso at Morehead State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
  • St. Thomas at Presbyterian | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Penn at Dartmouth | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Mercer at VMI | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Murray State at North Dakota | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Norfolk State at Robert Morris | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Wofford at Furman | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Indiana State at South Dakota | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Holy Cross at William & Mary | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Chattanooga at East Tennessee State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Northern Colorado at Montana | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Tennessee State at Western Illinois | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Davidson at San Diego | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Youngstown State at Southern Illinois | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
  • New Haven at Austin Peay | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
  • North Alabama at Eastern Kentucky | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Gardner-Webb at Charleston Southern | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
  • UIW at Stephen F. Austin | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Tennessee Tech at Western Carolina | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Chicago State at Tarleton State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Colgate at Harvard | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • South Dakota State at Illinois State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • UT Rio Grande Valley at East Texas A&M | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Northwestern State at Lamar | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Nicholls at Houston Christian | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
  • West Florida at Abilene Christian | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Weber State at Cal Poly | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Northern Arizona at Idaho State | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Southern Utah at Utah Tech | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
  • Eastern Washington at UC Davis | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2

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Source: Yahoo Sports