The 2025 college football season kicks off on September 6 with a slate that pits three of the nation’s top‑ranked programs—Washington, Notre Dame and Ole Miss—against each other, promising early drama and high‑stakes competition. The schedule also stretches beyond the traditional Saturday format, with additional contests slated for Sunday.
Apple Cup Makes History
The Apple Cup rivalry between Washington and Washington State will be played at 4 p.m. ET, marking the earliest meeting in the series’ history and setting a historic tone for the weekend.
Later that evening, Wisconsin travels to face Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. ET, a prime‑time showdown that will be broadcast on NBC and streamed via Peacock or Fubo, the latter offering a free trial for new viewers.
Prime‑Time Showdowns
At the same 7:30 p.m. slot, Louisville meets Ole Miss on ABC, with the game also available through the ESPN app and Fubo, giving fans multiple ways to watch.
Beyond the Saturday action, the schedule continues into Sunday, ensuring that college football remains a weekend‑long spectacle across the nation.
All matchups are reachable via traditional television on NBC or ABC, or through streaming platforms such as Peacock, the ESPN app and Fubo, which currently provides a complimentary trial for viewers eager to catch every play.