It’s an off-week for the Vols, so it’s a good week to catch your breath and get your mind right. There’s also a few opportunities to see some future Vols’ opponents in action.
Here’s the Week 6 college football TV schedule, curated for Vols fans. It includes kickoff times, TV stations, and what’s at stake in each game from the perspective of a Vols fan. It also includes helpful suggestions on how to watch everything most efficiently and who to root for in each game.
The full schedule for the entire weekend is also included at the bottom of the post.
Go Vols!
Thursday, October 5
Thursday, October 5, 2017 | |||||
Game | Time (ET) | TV | Why | How | Root for |
(17) Louisville at (24) NC State | 8:00 PM | ESPN | It's football | Live | An entertaining game |
This should actually be a good game, and watching Lamar Jackson is usually entertaining.
Friday, October 6
Friday, October 6, 2017 | |||||
Game | Time (ET) | TV | Why | How | Root for |
Memphis at UConn | 7:00 PM | ESPN | WHATEVER | ||
Boise State at BYU | 10:15 PM | ESPN | WHATEVER |
What else are you doing on Friday?
Gameday, October 7
Vols are off, and if you don’t have a Harvest Moon festival to go to, here’s a chance to catch a few good games and get an early look at a few future opponents for the Vols.
Saturday, October 7, 2017 | |||||
Game | Time (ET) | TV | Why | How | Root for |
(5) Georgia at Vanderbilt | Noon | ESPN | Future opponent | Live | Discuss |
LSU at (22) Florida | 3:30 PM | CBS | Future opponent | Channel hop | LSU |
(23) West Virginia at (8) TCU | 3:30 PM | FS1 | Big game | DVR | An entertaining game |
Arkansas at South Carolina | 4:00 PM | SECN | Future opponent | Channel hop | Arkansas |
(1) Alabama at Texas A&M | 7:15 PM | ESPN | Future opponent | DVR | Texas A&M |
Missouri at Kentucky | 7:30 PM | SECN | Future opponent | Live | Discuss |
Noon slot
Georgia travels to Nashville to take on Vanderbilt at noon. Georgia’s not losing four SEC games this year, so I’m hoping that they look as good against the Commodores as they did against the Vols. I can see an argument for not wanting them to do anything that makes it easier for them to continue to recruit well, but that’s what I’m hoping for at this time.
Afternoon slot
At 3:30, former opponent Florida hosts future opponent LSU, and I’m rooting for LSU, not because I think the Vols can catch them (although, maybe?), but because I just don’t want them to have nice things. I’m also rooting for Arkansas against South Carolina at 4:00. There’s a game between ranked teams in this slot as well, so if you prefer that, have at it.
Evening slot
Alabama takes on Texas A&M at 7:15 and figures to have its way with them, and then two future Vols opponents meet in Lexington as Missouri matches up against Kentucky. Not sure who to pull for in that one, but I guess I’m leaning Missouri.
Complete college football TV schedule for Week 6
And here’s the complete schedule for the week, paginated and searchable!
Thursday, October 5, 2017 | Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 | Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 |
Game | Time (ET) | TV |
(17) Louisville at (24) NC State | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
Friday, October 6, 2017 | ||
Game | Time (ET) | TV |
Memphis at UConn | 7:00 PM | ESPN |
Boise State at BYU | 10:15 PM | ESPN |
Saturday, October 7, 2017 | ||
Game | Time (ET) | TV |
Eastern Michigan at Toledo | Noon | CBSSN |
(5) Georgia at Vanderbilt | Noon | ESPN |
Illinois at Iowa | Noon | BTN |
Iowa State at (3) Oklahoma | Noon | FOX |
Ole Miss at (12) Auburn | Noon | SECN |
(4) Penn State at Northwestern | Noon | ABC |
Temple at East Carolina | Noon | ESPNU |
Texas Tech at Kansas | Noon | FS1 |
Wake Forest at (2) Clemson | Noon | ESPN2 |
Duke at Virginia | 12:20 PM | ACCN |
Pittsburgh at Syracuse | 12:30 PM | RSN |
Central Michigan at Ohio | 2:00 PM | ESPN3 |
Bowling Green at Miami, OH | 2:30 PM | ESPN3 |
FIU at Middle Tennessee | 3:00 PM | ESPN3 |
ULM at Texas State | 3:00 PM | ESPN3 |
Air Force at Navy | 3:30 PM | CBSSN |
Ball State at Akron | 3:30 PM | ESPN3 |
Charleston Southern at Indiana | 3:30 PM | BTN |
Kent State at Northern Illinois | 3:30 PM | ESPN3 |
LSU at (22) Florida | 3:30 PM | CBS |
Minnesota at Purdue | 3:30 PM | ESPN2 |
(13) Miami, FL at Florida State | 3:30 PM | ESPN |
New Mexico State at Appalachian State | 3:30 PM | ESPN3 |
(21) Notre Dame at North Carolina | 3:30 PM | ABC |
(23) West Virginia at (8) TCU | 3:30 PM | FS1 |
Western Michigan at Buffalo | 3:30 PM | ESPN3 |
Arkansas at South Carolina | 4:00 PM | SECN |
Louisiana Tech at UAB | 4:00 PM | CUSA.TV |
Maryland at (10) Ohio State | 4:00 PM | FOX |
Oregon State at (14) USC | 4:00 PM | Pac-12N |
Tulsa at Tulane | 4:00 PM | ESPNU |
UL Lafayette at Idaho | 5:00 PM | ESPN3 |
Colorado State at Utah State | 5:30 PM | ATTSNRM |
Florida Atlantic at Old Dominion | 6:00 PM | Stadium |
Marshall at Charlotte | 6:00 PM | WCCB/MASN |
Army at Rice | 6:30 PM | beIN SPORTS |
Georgia State at Coastal Carolina | 6:30 PM | ESPN3 |
Kansas State at Texas | 7:00 PM | FS1 |
SMU at Houston | 7:00 PM | CBSSN |
Southern Miss at UTSA | 7:00 PM | CW35/Stadium |
(1) Alabama at Texas A&M | 7:15 PM | ESPN |
(16) Virginia Tech at Boston College | 7:15 PM | ESPN2 |
Fresno State at San Jose State | 7:30 PM | ESPN3 |
Michigan State at (7) Michigan | 7:30 PM | ABC |
Missouri at Kentucky | 7:30 PM | SECN |
Arizona at Colorado | 8:00 PM | Pac-12N |
(25) UCF at Cincinnati | 8:00 PM | ESPNU |
(11) Washington State at Oregon | 8:00 PM | FOX |
Western Kentucky at UTEP | 8:00 PM | TBA |
(9) Wisconsin at Nebraska | 8:00 PM | BTN |
Stanford at (20) Utah | 10:15 PM | FS1 |
Hawaii at Nevada | 10:30 PM | CBSSN |
California at (6) Washington | 10:45 PM | ESPN |
(19) San Diego State at UNLV | 10:45 PM | ESPN2 |
No Pick ‘Em this week?
Thanks for the nudge. Will usually sets this up, but he’s tied up. I just selected the games, so we’re ready to go.