NCAA Division I FBS football 2026: Week 7 Fixtures and Dates
Oklahoma State defeated UCF, and NC State beat Wake Forest. Missouri defeated Texas A&M in the NCAA Division I FBS football fixture. Houston defeated Kansas State, and Oklahoma beat Texas 27-24 in their latest match. Notre Dame had a huge victory, 58-7, against Stanford in NCAA Division I FBS football. Vanderbilt fell to Ole Miss, while Oregon lost to UCLA in their most recent game. Ohio State defeated Maryland, while Tennessee beat Arkansas. Kentucky claimed a victory against LSU, and Alabama lost to Georgia in its most recent fixture. USC defeated Penn State in its latest game. Utah beat 41-24 Kansas, while Fresno State lost to Boise State.
Significant Week 7 Game Schedule: Dates and Timings
Fixtures
Dates
Time Zone ET
Time Zone PT
Time Zone IST
Locations
Texas Longhorns vs Florida Gators
October 17, 2026
12:00 PM
09:00 AM
09:30 PM
Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin.
LSU Tigers vs Mississippi State Bulldogs
October 17, 2026
12:00 PM
09:00 AM
09:30 PM
Tiger Stadium, Baton Rouge.
Indiana Hoosiers vs Ohio State Buckeyes
October 17, 2026
12:00 PM
09:00 AM
09:30 PM
Memorial Stadium, Bloomington.
SMU Mustangs vs Virginia Cavaliers
October 17, 2026
12:00 PM
09:00 AM
09:30 PM
Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University Park.
Tennessee Volunteers vs Alabama Crimson Tide
October 17, 2026
03:30 PM
12:30 PM
01:00 AM (Next Day)
Neyland Stadium, Knoxville.
Georgia Bulldogs vs Auburn Tigers
October 17, 2026
03:30 PM
12:30 PM
01:00 AM (Next Day)
Sanford Stadium, Athens.
Ole Miss Rebels vs Missouri Tigers
October 17, 2026
03:30 PM
12:30 PM
01:00 AM (Next Day)
Vaught–Hemingway Stadium, Mississippi.
Miami Hurricanes vs Florida State Seminoles
October 17, 2026
07:00 PM
04:00 PM
04:30 AM (Next Day)
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
BYU Cougars vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish
October 17, 2026
07:30 PM
04:30 PM
05:00 AM (Next Day)
LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo.
Colorado Buffaloes vs Utah Utes
October 17, 2026
10:15 PM
07:15 PM
07:45 AM (Next Day)
Folsom Field, Boulder.
Week 7 Fixtures and All Participating Teams
Dates
Games
October 17, 2026
Texas vs. Florida, SMU vs. Virginia, Boston College vs. Pittsburgh, LSU vs. MS State, Indiana vs. Ohio State, UCLA vs. Wisconsin, Tennessee vs. Alabama, Georgia vs. Auburn, Ole Miss vs. Missouri, Texas Tech vs. Arizona State, Miami FL vs. Florida State, BYU vs. Notre Dame, Houston vs. Oklahoma St., and Colorado vs. Utah
Pivotal Teams and Possible Lineups
Texas Longhorns vs. Florida Gators
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET|09:00 AM PT| 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin.
Projected 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, Jackson Christian, Andre Cojoe, and Devin Coleman
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Elijah Ali and Myron Charles
Defensive Backs
Kobe Black, McCoy Bruce, and Toray Davis
Edges
Jamarion Carlton, Smith Orogbo and Lance Jackson
Linebackers
Tyler Atkinson, Rasheem Biles, and Markus Boswell
Projected Lineups for Florida Gators
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Aaron Philo and Aaron Williams
Running Backs
Duke Clark and Byron Louis
Wide Receivers
Marquez Daniel and Mason Jordan
Tight Ends
Tripp Brown Jr. and Heze Kent
Offensive Lineman
Corey Brown, Chancellor Campbell, and G’Nivre Carr
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Jayden Gross, Kendall Guervil, and Stive-BentleyKeumajou-Yondui
Defensive Backs
Dylan Purter and Elijah Owens
Cornerback
CJ Bronaugh, J’Vari Flowers and CJ Hester
Linebackers
KJ Ford and Jayden Woods
Safety
Kaiden Hall
Previous Games
The Texas Longhorns faced the Oklahoma Sooners in their most recent game. Arch Manning, Derrek Cooper, and Cam Coleman were crucial contributors for Texas. Arch Manning recorded 260 passing yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions. Derrek Cooper rushed for 41 yards, while Cam Coleman recorded 110 yards and one touchdown. John Mateer, Lloyd Avant, and Isaiah Sategna III were vital contributors for the Oklahoma Sooners. John Mateer recorded 115 passing yards, and Lloyd Avant recorded 72 rushing yards and one touchdown. The Texas Longhorns lost to the Oklahoma Sooners. In addition, the Longhorns will look to bounce back in the upcoming fixture.
The Florida Gators lost to the South Carolina Gamecocks in their latest NCAA Division I FBS football game. LaNorris Sellers, Matt Fuller, and Nyck Harbor were key contributors for South Carolina. Aaron Philo, Jadan Baugh, and Bailey Stockton were pivotal contributors for the Florida Gators. Jadan Baugh rushed for 59 yards and scored one touchdown.
The Pick: Texas Longhorns
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers
Date: October 17, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:30 PM ET| 12:30 PM PT| 01:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Sanford Stadium, Athens.
Projected 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
Offensive Lineman
Drew Bobo, Daniel Calhoun, Waltclaire Flynn Jr., Juan Gaston, and Dontrell Glover
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Clinton Barlow, Preston Carey, and PJ Dean
Defensive Backs
KJ Bolden, Braylon Conley, and Justice Fitzpatrick
Defensive Ends
Isaiah Gibson and Justin Greene
Linebackers
Nick Abrams II, Eli Barrow, Khamari Brooks, and Duncan Carpenter
Projected Lineups for Auburn Tigers
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Byrum Brown and Rhys Brush
Running Backs
Stuart Andrews and Christian Burnette
Wide Receivers
Bryce Cain and Jack Ellenburg
Tight Ends
Arlis Boardingham and DJ Broughton Jr.
Offensive Lineman
Cade Barnett, Tai Buster, and Harrison Clemmer
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Malik Autry and Tavian Branch
Edges
J.J. Faulk and Nate Johnson
Safety
Champ Anthony
Defensive Lineman
Walter Mathis Jr. and Chris Murray
Cornerback
Shamar Arnoux and Gavin Jenkins
Linebackers
Xavier Atkins, Adam Balogoun-Ali, and Bryce Deas
Previous Games
The Georgia Bulldogs faced the Alabama Crimson Tide in the NCAA Division I FBS football game. The Bulldogs scored consistently throughout the match. They recorded more passing yards and more rushing yards than Alabama. Alabama failed to score in the first and fourth quarters. The Alabama Crimson Tide recorded fewer passing and rushing yards and fewer total yards. The Georgia Bulldogs ultimately defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide.
The Auburn Tigers played against the Tennessee Volunteers in their latest game. Tennessee failed to score in the first quarter and struggled to sustain its drives in the second. They recorded fewer passing yards and more rushing yards and finished with fewer total yards. The Auburn Tigers struggled to score consistently throughout the game. Auburn recorded more passing yards, fewer rushing yards, and more total yards. In the end, the Auburn Tigers lost to the Tennessee Volunteers.
The Pick: Georgia Bulldogs
Final Review and Key Highlights
Several teams will aim to deliver impressive performances in the upcoming Week 7 fixtures. In one of the key Week 7 matchups, the Indiana Hoosiers will host the Ohio State Buckeyes on October 17. Which team will dominate in this Week 7 matchup? The Texas Longhorns will face the Florida Gators on October 17 at Darrell K. Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns will look to bounce back and strengthen their position in the Top 25 rankings.
In another exciting matchup, the Tennessee Volunteers will host the Alabama Crimson Tide on October 17. The Miami Hurricanes will host the Florida State Seminoles on October 17. The remaining teams will aim to prove their position in the NCAA Division I FBS rankings.