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
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.