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USC does not play Saturday. The Trojans beat Fresno State 39 to 0 on Friday night and play next against Louisiana on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 p.m. ET (8 p.m. PT) at the Coliseum.
Texas A&M plays Missouri State tonight, Saturday, Sept. 5, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN from Kyle Field. Kickoff by time zone, TV and streaming.
Oklahoma does not play Saturday. The Sooners beat UTEP 51 to 0 on Friday night and play next at Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 12 at noon ET on Fox in the Big Noon window.
Tennessee plays Furman today, Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3:30 p.m. ET from Neyland Stadium, streaming only on SEC Network+. Kickoff by time zone, how to watch and next week at Georgia Tech.
Indiana plays North Texas today, Saturday, Sept. 5, at noon ET on Fox from Bloomington, with Big Noon Kickoff on site. Kickoff by time zone, TV and streaming.
Penn State plays Marshall today, Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1 from Beaver Stadium. Kickoff by time zone, TV and streaming.
Notre Dame does not play Saturday. The Irish open Sunday, Sept. 6 against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Kickoff by time zone, TV and streaming.
Oregon plays Boise State today, Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS from Eugene. Kickoff by time zone, TV and streaming.