- Updated: Sep. 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
- Published: Sep. 12, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin looks for an open receiver against Ball State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)AP Photo/Jay LaPrete
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College football returns for its second week of action with another full slate of exciting matchups, including a top-five primetime showdown.
Several of these matchups will be broadcast on ABC and ESPN. Here’s a look at the Week 2 schedule and how to stream these games for free without cable:
Week 2 College Football Games on ABC/ESPN
Saturday, Sept. 12
- No. 6 Oregon vs. Oklahoma State (Noon ET, ESPN)
- No. 10 Texas A&M vs. Arizona State (Noon ET, ABC)
- No. 16 Penn State vs. Temple (Noon ET, ESPN2)
- No. 12 Alabama vs. Kentucky (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- UCF vs. Pittsburgh (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
- No. 18 Tennessee vs. Georgia Tech (7 p.m. ET, ESPN)
- No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 4 Texas (7:30 p.m. ET, ABC)
- No. 9 Ole Miss vs. Charlotte (7:45 p.m. ET, ESPN2)
- No. 20 Utah vs. Arkansas (10:15 p.m. ET, ESPN)
Which streaming services offer ESPN and ABC?
Games on ESPN and ABC are available to stream through Fubo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and ESPN Unlimited. Both Fubo and DirecTV Stream also offer first-month discounts for new customers. The two streaming services both come with access to Fox, CBS, NBC, FS1 and more.
Watch ESPN on Sling
Football fans can watch ESPN with Sling’s Essentials plan for just $19.99 per month. Sling also offers one-, three- and seven-day passes that allow fans to watch for a limited time and test out the service.
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