NCAA Division I FBS Football 2026: Week 4 Games and Lineups

The 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season featured several head-to-head matchups between top-tier teams. Miami FL defeated Wake Forest in Week 3 of the past challengers. Texas Tech beat Houston 28-26, while Oregon secured an 84-0 win over Portland St. Penn State defeated Buffalo in Week 3. Arkansas lost to Georgia, 45-17, while Ohio State defeated Kent State in the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football game.

Kentucky beat Texas A&M, and Utah defeated Utah State in Week 3. Louisville claimed a win over SMU in the NCAA Division I FBS football match. Rutgers suffered a defeat to USC in Week 3. Michigan defeated UTEP in Week 3. Indiana faced WKU in another Week 3 matchup. WKU failed to score throughout the match. Indiana ultimately defeated WKU. Iowa defeated Northern Iowa, while South Carolina suffered a defeat to MS State. In other matchups, Notre Dame defeated MI State, and Ole Miss beat LSU.

  Schedule: Dates and Timings

Fixtures	Dates	Time Zone ET	Time Zone PT	Time Zone IST	Locations
Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern Wildcats	September 25, 2026	08:00 PM	05:00 PM	05:30 AM (Next Day)	Memorial Stadium, Bloomington
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Illinois Fighting Illini	September 26, 2026	12:00 PM	09:00 AM	09:30 PM	Ohio Stadium, Columbus
Tennessee Volunteers vs. Texas Longhorns	September 26, 2026	12:00 PM	09:00 AM	09:30 PM	Neyland Stadium, Knoxville
Purdue Boilermakers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish	September 26, 2026	02:00 PM	11:00 AM	11:30 PM	Ross–Ade, West Lafayette
Iowa State Cyclones vs Utah Utes	September 26, 2026	03:30 PM	12:30 PM	01:00 AM (Next Day)	Jack Trice Stadium, Ames
Michigan Wolverines vs. Iowa Hawkeyes	September 26, 2026	03:30 PM	12:30 PM	01:00 AM (Next Day)	Michigan Stadium, Ann Arbor
Georgia Bulldogs vs Oklahoma Sooners	September 26, 2026	03:30 PM	12:30 PM	01:00 AM (Next Day)	Sanford Stadium, Athens
Florida Gators vs Ole Miss Rebels	September 26, 2026	03:30 PM	12:30 PM	01:00 AM (Next Day)	Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville
Miami Hurricanes vs. Central Michigan Chippewas	September 26, 2026	06:30 PM	03:30 PM	04:00 AM (Next Day)	Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
LSU Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies	September 26, 2026	07:30 PM	04:30 PM	05:00 AM (Next Day)	Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge

Week 4 Matchups and All Contributing Teams

Dates	Games
September 25, 2026	Indiana vs Northwestern
September 26, 2026	Ohio State vs Illinois, Louisville vs Wake Forest, Texas Tech vs Sam Houston, Tennessee vs Texas, GA Southern vs Houston, Purdue vs Notre Dame, Iowa State vs Utah, Michigan vs Iowa, Georgia vs Oklahoma, Florida vs Ole Miss, Penn State vs Wisconsin, Virgina vs Delaware, Miami FL vs Central MI, Alabama vs South Carolina, USC vs Oregon, LSU vs Texas A&M, MS State vs Missouri, and SMU vs MO State

Top Selected Teams and Projected Lineups

Indiana Hoosiers vs Northwestern Wildcats

Date: September 25, 2026 (Friday)

Time: 08:00 PM ET| 05:00 PM PT|05:30 AM IST (Next Day)

Venue: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington.

Possible Lineups for Indiana Hoosiers

Offense

Position	Players
Quarter Backs	Jacob Bell and Tyler Cherry
Running Backs	Lee Beebe Jr. and Jayreon Campbell
Wide Receivers	Charlie Becker and Myles Kendrick
Tight Ends	Andrew Barker and Parker Elmore
Offensive Lineman	Adedamola Ajani, Joe Brunner, Drew Evans, Luke Graham, and Prescott Horvath

Defense

Position	Players
Defensive Lineman	Josh Burnham and Tyrone Burrus Jr.
Defensive Backs	Byron Baldwin Jr., Anthony Chung, Clay Conner, and Jaylen Bell
Linebackers	Clayton Allen, Isaiah Jones, Amari Kamara, Kaden McConnell, and Rolijah Hardy

Possible Lineups for Northwestern Wildcats

Offense

Position	Players
Quarter Backs	Ryan Boe and Aidan Chiles
Running Backs	Daniel Anderson and Joseph Himon II
Wide Receivers	Ricky Ahumaraeze and Braden Blueitt
Tight Ends	Luke Dehnicke and Alex Honig
Offensive Lineman	David Anchondo, Arkel Anugwom, and Anthony Birsa

Defense

Position	Players
Defensive Lineman	Callen Campbell, RonaldDerrick III, and Nick Costa
Defensive Backs	Ore Adeyi, Terrion Curry-Hicks, Gabe Davis-Ray, Brenden Deasfernandes, and NateDawson
Linebackers	Braydon Brus, Lincoln Creager, and Miles Crutchley

Previous Games

The Indiana Hoosiers faced the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their most recent game. Both teams failed to score during the first quarter. Josh Hoover scored in the second quarter for Indiana. He recorded 273 passing yards and two touchdowns. Turbo Richard played a crucial role for Indiana. He earned 149 rushing yards and only one touchdown. Charlie Becker was another key player for Indiana. He recorded 127 receiving yards and one touchdown. WKU’s key players were Brock Glenn, Ajay Allen, and CC Ezirim. Glenn recorded 120 passing yards and one interception for WKU. CC In the end, the Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

The Northwestern Wildcats played against the South Dakota State Jackrabbits in an NCAA Division I FBS football match. Northwestern took the lead in the first quarter after Aidan Chiles scored a touchdown. He recorded 273 passing yards and one touchdown. Joseph Himon II and Griffin Wilde were also vital contributors, scoring for the Northwestern Wildcats. SD State failed to score in the first two quarters. Later, SD State scored, with Chase Mason, Josiah Johnson, and Graham Goering making key contributions. Ultimately, the Northwestern Wildcats defeated the South Dakota State Jackrabbits.

The Pick: Indiana Hoosiers

Tennessee Volunteers vs Texas Longhorns

Date: September 26, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 12:00 PM ET|09:00 AM PT|09:30 PM IST

Venue: Neyland Stadium, Knoxville.

Possible Lineups for Tennessee Volunteers

Offense

Position	Players
Quarter Backs	Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre
Running Backs	Justin Baker and Hunter Barnes
Wide Receivers	Brayden Carroll and Jacolby Cooper
Tight Ends	DaSaahn Brame and Ethan Davis
Offensive Lineman	Ed Baker, Kamari Blair, and Jeremy George-El

Defense

Position	Players
Defensive Lineman	Dereon Albert, MikeBethea II, and Isaiah Campbell
Defensive Backs	Zay Anderson, DJ Burks, Jowell Combay, and Edrees Farooq
Linebackers	Jordan Burns, Amare Campbell, Jaedon Harmon, and Arion Carter

Possible Lineups for Texas Longhorns

Offense

Position	Players
Quarter Backs	Dia Bell and Luke Dunham
Running Backs	Carson Berger and Raleek Brown
Wide Receivers	Rett Andersen and Sterling Berkhalter
Tight Ends	Ridge Barker and Bryce Chambers
Offensive Lineman	Brandon Baker, Jaydon Chatman, and Jackson Christian

Defense

Position	Players
Defensive Lineman	Elijah Ali and Myron Charles
Defensive Backs	Kobe Black, McCoy Bruce, Toray Davis, and Jackson Duffey
Linebackers	Tyler Atkinson and Rasheem Biles
Edges	Jamarion Carlton, Smith Orogbo, and Lance Jackson

Previous Games

The Tennessee Volunteers defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in their latest game. The Volunteers recorded fewer passing yards but more rushing yards, combined for more total yards than Georgia Tech. The Tennessee Volunteers scored consistently throughout the game. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets struggled to perform consistently during the game. The Yellow Jackets recorded more passing yards but fewer rushing yards, resulting in fewer total yards throughout the match.

By contrast, the Texas Longhorns defeated the UTSA Roadrunners in an NCAA Division I FBS football game. The Longhorns maintained consistent flow throughout the game. The Longhorns will face a tough challenge against the Tennessee Volunteers in their upcoming game.

The Pick: Texas Longhorns

Georgia Bulldogs vs Oklahoma Sooners

Date: September 26, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 03:30 PM ET|12:30 PM PT|01:00 AM IST (Next Day)

Venue: Sanford Stadium, Athens.

Possible Lineups for Georgia Bulldogs

Offense

Position	Players
Quarter Backs	Bryson Beaver and Jake Bobo
Running Backs	Micah Bell and Chauncey Bowens
Wide Receivers	Jeremy Bell and Thomas Blackshear
Tight Ends	Ethan Barbour and Brayden Fogle
Center	Zykie Helton
Offensive Lineman	Drew Bobo, Daniel Calhoun, and Waltclaire Flynn Jr.

Defense

Position	Players
Defensive Lineman	Clinton Barlow and Preston Carey
Defensive Ends	Isaiah Gibson and Justin Greene
Linebackers	Nick Abrams II and Eli Barrow
Cornerback	Maurice Hayes
Defensive Backs	KJ Bolden and Braylon Conley
Safety	Khalil Barnes and Rasean Dinkins

Possible Lineups for Oklahoma Sooners

Offense

Position	Players
Quarter Backs	Bowe Bentley and John Mateer
Running Backs	Lloyd Avant and Andy Bass
Wide Receivers	Mackenzie Alleyne, Trey Brown, and Ivan Carreon
Tight Ends	Rocky Beers and Hayden Hansen
Offensive Lineman	Darius Afalava, Gunnar Allen and Daniel Akinkunmi

Defense

Position	Players
Defensive Lineman	Adepoju Adebawore, James Carrington, and Braxton Fely
Defensive Backs	Lebron Bauer, Michael Boganowski, and Eli Bowen
Linebackers	Jacob Curry, Taylor Heim, Owen Heinecke, and Marcus James
Cornerback	D’Yoni Hill

Previous Games

The Georgia Bulldogs played against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in their recent game. The Bulldogs performed consistently throughout the match. Gunner Stockton, Ryan Puglisi, and Sacovie White-Helton were significant players for the Bulldogs. Gunner Stockton recorded 234 passing yards and five touchdowns. Ryan Puglisi recorded 79 rushing yards and one touchdown for Georgia. WKU struggled to maintain consistent performances throughout the game. Brock Glenn, Le’Kamren Meadows, and Qunicy Burroughs were key contributors for WKU. In the end, the Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. Furthermore, Georgia will have home-field advantage to secure another victory in the upcoming game.

The Oklahoma Sooners defeated the New Mexico Lobos in their latest game. John Mateer, Lloyd Avant, and Isaiah Sategna III scored for the Sooners. John Mateer recorded 238 passing yards and two touchdowns.

The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs

Purdue Boilermakers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Date: September 26, 2026 (Saturday)

Time: 02:00 PM ET|11:00 AM PT| 11:30 PM IST

Venue: Ross–Ade, West Lafayette.

Possible Lineups for Purdue Boilermakers

Offense

Position	Players
Quarter Backs	Corin Berry and Ryan Browne
Running Backs	Jerrick Gibson and Antonio Harris
Wide Receivers	Andrew Adkison and Nolan Buckman
Tight Ends	Jackson Berryman and George Burhenn
Offensive Lineman	Micah Banuelos, Terrell Berryhill Jr., and Brock Brownfield

Defense

Position	Players
Defensive Lineman	Drake Carlson and Kobe Cherry
Defensive Ends	Mason Alnutt and Landon Brooks
Linebackers	Winston Berglund, Charles Correa, and Jojo Hayden
Defensive Backs	Maxwell Barbee, Smiley Bradford, Braden Brown, and Mister Clark

Possible Lineups for Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Offense

Position	Players
Quarter Backs	CJ Carr and Noah Grubbs
Running Backs	Nolan James Jr. and Javian Osborne
Wide Receivers	Jerome Bettis Jr. and Elijah Burress
Tight Ends	Cooper Flanagan, James Flanigan, and Preston Fryzel
Offensive Lineman	Max Anderson and Matty Augustine

Defense

Position	Players
Defensive Lineman	Francis Brewu, Davion Dixon and Christopher Burgess Jr.
Cornerbacks	Khary Adams, Dallas Golden, and Christian Gray
Linebackers	Jaiden Ausberry, Drayk Bowen, and Ja’Kobe Clapper
Safety	Brauntae Johnson and Brandon Logan

Previous Games

The Purdue Boilermakers faced the UCLA Bruins in an NCAA Division I FBS football game. The Boilermakers recorded more passing yards but fewer rushing yards, resulting in a low combined total of yards during the game. UCLA recorded more rushing yards despite low passing yards, with a higher combined total yardage than Purdue. In the end, the Purdue Boilermakers defeated the UCLA Bruins.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish played against the Michigan State Spartans in their most recent game. The Notre Dame team maintained consistency throughout the match. MI State earned fewer passing and rushing yards, finishing with fewer total yards. Notre Dame ultimately defeated MI State.

The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Game Analysis

NCAA Division I FBS football will feature Week 4 matches, with elite teams looking to prove themselves. One of the Week 4 fixtures includes the Tennessee Volunteers, who will host the Texas Longhorns on September 26. The Longhorns will aim to produce a strong performance on the road.

In another matchup, the Purdue Boilermakers will host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 26. Notre Dame will aim to prove its strong away form. Several elite teams will look to improve their position in the rankings during Week 4. The remaining teams will aim to maintain their positions and avoid dropping to the bottom of the standings.