NCAA Division I FBS Football 2026: Week 9 Schedules
Several teams concluded their previous NCAA Division I FBS football fixtures with mixed results. South Carolina secured a 27-24 victory over Tennessee in their NCAA game. Alabama defeated Texas A&M in their most recent fixture. UCLA defeated MI State in their NCAA Division I FBS football game. In their most recent match, Boise State defeated Washington State. Oklahoma St. defeated Colorado, while Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 34-17. Wisconsin defeated USC, and Arizona beat Iowa State. Texas defeated Ole Miss in their previous game. Utah defeated Houston in their most recent game. These results could influence the teams’ reputations and future prospects.
Crucial Fixtures and Match Timings
Fixtures
Dates
Time Zone ET
Time Zone PT
Time Zone IST
Locations
Texas Tech Red Raiders vs Arizona Wildcats
October 31, 2026
12:00 PM
09:00 AM
09:30 PM
Jones AT&T Stadium, Lubbock.
lowa Hawkeyes vs. Wisconsin Badgers
October 31, 2026
12:00 PM
09:00 AM
09:30 PM
Kinnick Stadium, lowa City.
Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
October 31, 2026
12:00 PM
09:00 AM
09:30 PM
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
Ole Miss Rebels vs Auburn Tigers
October 31, 2026
12:45 PM
09:45 AM
10:15 PM
Vaught–Hemingway Stadium, University.
BYU Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils
October 31, 2026
03:30 PM
12:30 PM
01:00 AM (Next Day)
LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Florida Gators
October 31, 2026
03:30 PM
12:30 PM
01:00 AM (Next Day)
Pista Mercedes-Benz, Atlanta.
Indiana Hoosiers vs Minnesota Golden Gophers
October 31, 2026
03:30 PM
12:30 PM
01:00 AM (Next Day)
Memorial Stadium, Bloomington.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami Hurricanes
October 31, 2026
07:30 PM
04:30 PM
05:00 AM (Next Day)
Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill.
USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes
October 31, 2026
07:30 PM
04:30 PM
05:00 AM (Next Day)
LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles.
Week Games and All Participant Teams
Dates
Games
October 31, 2026
Syracuse vs SMU, Texas Tech vs Arizona, lowa vs Wisconsin, Navy vs Notre Dame, Ole Miss vs Auburn, BYU vs Arizona State, Georgia vs Florida, Indiana vs Minnesota, Oregon vs Northwestern, Cincinnati vs Utah, Wake Forest vs Virginia, UCLA vs Nevada, lowa State vs Oklahoma St, UNC vs Miami FL, USC vs Ohio State, Texas vs MS State, Arkansas vs Missouri, and Bosie State vs Texas State
Standout Teams and Expected Rosters
Navy Midshipmen vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 12:00 PM ET| 09:00 AM PT| 09:30 PM IST
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough.
Projected Lineups for Navy Midshipmen
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Evan Blouir and Ryan Brass
Running Backs
Christian Cromer and Chris Daley II
Wide Receivers
Prosper Akanna and Ihsaan Alozie
Tight Ends
Merrick Barlow and Jordan Collins
Center
Gavin Dauby and Hunter Fay
Offensive Tackles
Joe Alnwick, Peter Bonnet, and Alex Brewer
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Xavyer Arrington, Todd Hammond, Chris Herock, Delan Massey-Wright, and Terrence McCauley
Defensive Ends
Rhoen Breen, Jaden Brock, Elysha Campbell, and Romane Grant
Linebackers
Allen Anderson, Teddy Androus, Mackenzie Ardoin, and Jacob Asbeck
Projected Lineups for Notre Dame Fighting Irish Football
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 and James Flanigan
Offensive Lineman
Sullivan Absher, Max Anderson, Matty Augustine, Will Black, and Ashton Craig
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Francis Brewu, Christopher Burgess Jr., Davion Dixon, and Rodney Dunham
Linebackers
Jaiden Ausberry, Drayk Bowen, Ja’Kobe Clapper, and Thomas Davis Jr.
Cornerbacks
Khary Adams, Dallas Golden, DJ McKinney, and Christian Gray
Safety
Brauntae Johnson and Brandon Logan
Previous Rivalries
The Navy Midshipmen faced the North Texas Mean Green in their most recent game. Navy took the lead as Merrick Barlow registered 64 yards. The Navy Midshipmen lost to the North Texas Mean Green.
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish played against the Stanford Cardinal in their latest fixture. CJ Carr, Jonaz Walton, and Aneyas Williams were crucial contributors for Notre Dame. Davis Warren, Micah Ford, and Caden High were key contributors for Stanford. Davis Warren recorded 114 passing yards and one touchdown. In the end, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish defeated the Stanford Cardinal.
The Pick: Notre Dame Fighting Irish
BYU Cougars vs Arizona State Sun Devils
Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 03:30 PM ET| 12:30 PM PT| 01:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: LaVell Edwards Stadium, Provo.
Projected Lineups for BYU Cougars
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Bear Bachmeier and Treyson Bourguet
Running Backs
Micah Beckstead and Jovesa Damuni
Wide Receivers
Tiger Bachmeier and Jared Esplin
Tight Ends
Josh Davis and Matthew Fredrick
Offensive Lineman
Brigham Alexander, Jake Alexander, Joe Brown, Paki Finau, and Andrew Gentry
Therrian Alexander III, Justice Brathwaite, and Jordyn Criss
Safety
Crew Clark and Jarinn Kalama
Linebackers
Owen Borg, Jake Clifton, Siale Esera, and Isaiah Glasker
Projected Lineups for Arizona State Sun Devils
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Jake Fette and Cameron Dyer
Running Backs
Grayson Rigdon and Demarius Robinson
Wide Receivers
Jeremiah Johnson and Harry Hassmann
Tight Ends
James Giggey and Kristian Ingman
Offensive Lineman
Brent Helton, Wade Helton, Terrell Kim, Siosaia Lapuaho, and Jarmaine Mitchell
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Landen Anderson, Julian Hugo, Sinei Tengei, and Daeshon Morgan
Defensive Backs
Daquwan Dunn, Davis Kinney, Zeth Thues, Caleb Chester, and Jessiah McGrew
Linebackers
Oscar Aguilar Jr., Ramere Davis, Martell Hughes, and Owen Long
Cornerbacks
Joseph Smith and Nasir Stephens
Previous Rivalries
The BYU Cougars played against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in their latest fixture. BYU scored consistently but missed out in the third quarter. They had fewer passing yards and more rushing yards throughout the match. Notre Dame scored consistently in every quarter. They had more passing yards but fewer rushing yards than BYU. The BYU Cougars ultimately defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
The Arizona State Sun Devils defeated the Kansas State Wildcats in their most recent game. Arizona State scored consistently throughout the match.
The Pick: BYU Cougars
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami Hurricanes
Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:30 PM ET| 04:30 PM PT| 05:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill.
Projected Lineups for North Carolina Tar Heels
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Travis Burgess and Billy Edwards Jr.
Running Backs
Crew Davis and Charleston French
Wide Receivers
Keeyun Chapman and Nyqir Helton
Tight Ends
Shamar Easter, Deems May, Dream Rashad, and Carson Sneed
Offensive Lineman
Eidan Buchanan, Aidan Banfield, Rowan Byrne, Dujuan Davis, and Nick Fiumara
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Melkart Abou Jaoude, Jimmy Phrisco Alo-Suliafu, Tarvorise Brown, Vodney Cleveland, and Trey Giddens
Defensive Backs
Jermaine Anderson, Coleman Bryson, Julian Burns, and Kaleb Cost
Linebackers
Jonathan Agumadu, Daniel Anderson, Jordan Avinger, Jake Bauer, and Ashton Blatt
Projected Lineups for Miami Hurricanes
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Judd Anderson and Joe Borchers
Running Backs
CharMar Brown and Mark Fletcher Jr.
Wide Receivers
Cooper Barkate and Brennan Burton
Tight Ends
Israel Briggs, Hunter Carver, and Jackson Carver
Offensive Lineman
Seuseu Alofaituli, Demetrius Campbell, Johnathan Cline, and Ben Congdon
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Lineman
Tyson Bacon, Armondo Blount, Jarquez Carter, and Asharri Charles
Defensive Backs
JJ Dunnigan, Chris Ewald Jr., Zechariah Poyser, Cortez Redding, and Stone Stroud
Linebackers
Karsten Busch, Kamal Bonner, Jordan Campbell, Braylon Lamar, and Cam Pruitt
Previous Rivalries
The North Carolina Tar Heels lost to the Syracuse Orange in their most recent game. Billy Edwards Jr., Jaylen McGill, and Jordan Shipp were key contributors for UNC.
The Miami Hurricanes defeated the Pittsburgh Panthers in their latest fixture. Darian Mensah, Javian Mallory, and Malachi Toney were key contributors for Miami FL. Darian Mensah recorded 387 passing yards and four touchdowns. Javian Mallory rushed for 47 yards and two touchdowns. Holden Geriner, Damon Ferguson Jr., and Cataurus Hicks were crucial contributors for Pittsburgh. Holden Geriner recorded 268 passing yards and one touchdown. Damon Ferguson Jr. rushed for 39 yards and one touchdown.
The Pick: Miami Hurricanes
USC Trojans vs Ohio State Buckeyes
Date: October 31, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 07:30 PM ET| 04:30 PM PT| 05:00 AM IST (Next Day)
Venue: LA Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles.
Projected Lineups for USC Trojans
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Will Doherty and Sam Huard
Running Backs
Shahn Alston and Waymond Jordan
Wide Receivers
Terrell Anderson and Griffin Brahm
Tight Ends
Tucker Ashcraft, Mark Bowman and Manoah Leiato
Offensive Lineman
Ratumana Bulabalavu, Chase Deniz, Aaron Dunn, and Vlad Dyakonov
Jordan Abarca, Jide Abasiri, Floyd Boucard, Brendan Cho, and Jamaal Jarrett
Linebackers
Deven Bryant, Austin Engroff, Talanoa Ili, TaylorJohnson, and Roman Marchetti
Projected Lineups for Ohio State Buckeyes
Offense
Position
Players
Quarter Backs
Luke Fahey and Brady Geibel
Running Backs
Favour Akih and Legend Bey
Wide Receivers
David Adolph and Nolan Baudo
Tight Ends
Bennett Christian and Nick Lautar
Offensive Lineman
Deontae Armstrong, Landry Brede, Jake Cook, Phillip Daniels, and Ian Gecse
Defense
Position
Players
Defensive Ends
Beau Atkinson, Zion Grady, and Kenyatta Jackson Jr.
Defensive Tackles
Eddrick Houston, Darryus McKinley, Jason Moore, and Jamir Perez
Cornerbacks
Dominick Kelly and Miles Lockhart
Safety
Khmari Bing and Brenten Jones
Linebackers
Tarvos Alford, Christian Alliegro, and Alec DelSignore
Previous Rivalries
The USC Trojans faced the Wisconsin Badgers in their most recent game. Wisconsin scored consistently throughout the match. In the end, Wisconsin defeated USC.
The Ohio State Buckeyes played against the Indiana Hoosiers in their latest fixture. Ohio State scored consistently throughout the game. They recorded fewer passing yards and more rushing yards, combining for fewer total yards. Indiana failed to score in the first and third quarters. They recorded more passing yards but fewer rushing yards than Ohio State. The Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Indiana Hoosiers.
The Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes
Final Match Outlook
In the upcoming Week 9 key fixture, the Syracuse Orange will host the SMU Mustangs on October 31, 2026. Which team will come out on top? The SMU Mustangs will be a tough contender for Syracuse. The Texas Tech Red Raiders will host the Arizona Wildcats on October 31, 2026. Which team will gain the upper hand? The Ole Miss Rebels will host the Auburn Tigers on October 31, 2026. Which team will earn a win?
The BYU Cougars will host the Arizona State Sun Devils on October 31. Which team could have an edge? The Georgia Bulldogs will face the Florida Gators on October 31 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Which team will come out on top? The UCLA Bruins will host the Nevada Wolf Pack on October 31. Which team will gain the upper hand? The USC Trojans will host the Ohio State Buckeyes on October 31. Which team will win this Week 9 matchup?