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Georgia looks to take on Florida this Saturday

College football Week Nine schedule brings another important weekend as teams across the country look to strengthen their postseason résumés. With the season moving into November, every conference matchup carries added importance, especially for teams competing for a spot in the College Football Playoff.

The week has already featured several games, but Saturday's schedule is headlined by a handful of ranked matchups. No. 3 Georgia hosts No. 17 Florida, No. 2 Ohio State travels to face USC, and No. 1 Miami visits North Carolina.

College Football Week 9 Schedule
Oct 24, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian celebrates with fans and players after the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Thursday’s Game Results Plus Preview For Tonight And Saturday’s Games

Thursday's action saw North Texas defeat Florida Atlantic 48–41 in a high-scoring matchup. Troy also picked up a 24–21 victory over James Madison. Earlier in the week, Delaware, Missouri State, Kennesaw State, and Jacksonville State also earned wins.

Friday's schedule features three more games before Saturday takes center stage. Tulane visits Charlotte, Baylor travels to UCF, and Kent State takes on Sacramento State in a late-night matchup.

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Jan 19, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) runs for a touchdown against the Indiana Hoosiers during the College Football Playoff National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Saturday's biggest games include several ranked teams facing challenging conference opponents. No. 22 Arizona visits No. 13 Texas Tech in a Big 12 matchup, while No. 5 Notre Dame meets Navy in Foxborough. Later in the afternoon, No. 17 Florida and No. 3 Georgia meet in their annual rivalry game in Atlanta.

The night slate features two major matchups with potential playoff implications. No. 2 Ohio State travels across the country to face USC, while No. 1 Miami visits North Carolina. No. 11 Texas also hosts Mississippi State as the Longhorns look to remain in the national championship conversation.

Texas Tech prep for Arizona Big 12 Matchup
Oct 24, 2026; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Texas Tech Red Raiders quarterback Will Hammond (15) greets wide receiver Kenny Johnson (2) on the sideline during the game against the Cincinnati Bearcats in the second half at Nippert Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

College Football Week Nine TV Schedule

All times Eastern.

Friday, October 30

  • Tulane at Charlotte 7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
  • Baylor at UCF 7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
  • Kent State at Sacramento State 10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Saturday, October 31

Oct 17, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; The Notre Dame Fighting Irish prepare to enter the field before a game against the Brigham Young Cougars at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Notre Dame heads on to face Navy

End Of My College Football Week Nine Schedule Rant

Week Nine offers plenty of opportunities for ranked teams to make a statement as the College Football Playoff race continues to take shape. The matchups between Florida and Georgia, Ohio State and USC, and Miami and North Carolina should draw plenty of attention.

With November approaching, another weekend of meaningful results could significantly change the national picture. Interestingly, it is also becoming increasingly likely that a three-loss team could sneak into the College Football Playoff. There has been no shortage of fierce competition this season, and even some of the nation’s top-ranked teams have struggled to separate themselves from the pack.

That could make the final weeks of the regular season especially interesting. With so many teams still fighting for position, the margin for error is becoming smaller. A single upset could completely change the playoff picture, opening the door for an unexpected contender to make a late-season push. Ultimately, the committee will have some difficult decisions to make when determining which teams deserve a spot among the best in college football.

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