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Bowl season is finally upon us. The 2025 NCAA football regular season has come to an end and the first college football playoff games are finally here here. As we enter into 2026, there are plenty of hard-hitting matchups to tune into this week, including the Rose Bowl featuring Indiana vs. Alabama, the Sugar Bowl with Ole Miss vs. Georgia, and Orange Bowl with Oregon taking on Texas Tech.

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With most playoff football games broadcasting on ESPN and ABC, watching college sports may be easier than ever. With so many options for streaming NCAA football games online, here’s our guide to catch your favorite team’s games without cable (and for free) in 2026.

Keep scrolling to also see the full schedule and times for 2026 NCAA football playoff season as well.

What TV Networks Feature College Football?

NCAA college football games broadcast across multiple networks, such as ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, The CW, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, Fox, Fox Sports, NBC, SEC Network and truTV.

Where to Watch NCAA Football for Free

For cord-cutters, there are a few ways to watch NCAA Football, if you don’t have cable, especially if you want to watch for free. DirecTV has a five-day free trial, while other streaming services, such as Fubo, also offer free trials, so you can watch your favorite teams play for free.