The 2025 college football season is already buzzing, and Week 5 looks like it’ll be a wild ride across both the FBS and FCS. From Thursday, September 25th through Saturday, September 27th, fans get 107 games—yeah, that’s a bit fewer than last week’s 116, but who’s counting?
This week’s action gets rolling Thursday night with an American Conference showdown. There’s a packed schedule on tap, with ranked teams, old grudges, and a few matchups that just feel unpredictable.
Here’s a look at what’s on deck for Week 5 of the 2025 college football season.
Thursday Night Kickoff
Thursday, September 25th, 7:30 PM ET—circle it. East Carolina hosts Army in a game that’ll air on ESPN. It’s a solid way to start the weekend, and you never know what might happen with these two.
Friday Night Showdowns
Friday, September 26th, brings three games, kicking off at 7:00 PM ET:
- Florida State at Virginia – No. 8 Florida State heads to Virginia, airing on ESPN.
- TCU at Arizona State – At 9:00 PM ET, No. 24 TCU faces Arizona State, also on ESPN.
- Houston at Oregon State – Houston wraps up the night at Oregon State, 10:30 PM ET on ESPN.
Saturday’s Noon Highlights
Saturday, September 27th, starts early with 18 games at noon ET. Some of these are definitely worth your attention:
- USC at Illinois – No. 23 Illinois hosts No. 21 USC on FOX.
- Notre Dame at Arkansas – Notre Dame’s on the road at Arkansas, airing on ABC/ESPN3.
- Rutgers at Minnesota – This one’s on BTN, Big Ten fans.
Key Afternoon Games
The afternoon heats up at 3:30 PM ET with a few games that could shake things up:
- LSU at Ole Miss – No. 4 LSU visits No. 13 Ole Miss in a big SEC clash on ABC.
- Ohio State at Washington – No. 1 Ohio State heads to Washington, CBS has this one.
- Utah at West Virginia – FOX is carrying this matchup.
Primetime Blockbusters
Saturday night brings out the heavy hitters:
- Alabama at Georgia – No. 17 Alabama faces No. 5 Georgia, a true SEC battle on ABC.
- Oregon at Penn State – No. 6 Oregon takes on No. 3 Penn State, airing on NBC.
Late-Night Thrillers
If you’re still up late, there are a couple of games you might want to check out:
- BYU at Colorado – No. 25 BYU heads to Colorado at 10:15 PM ET, ESPN.
- Montana vs. Idaho – FCS action on ESPN2, also at 10:15 PM ET.
Conference-Specific Highlights
Every conference has something interesting going. Here are a few of the better matchups by league:
ACC
Besides Friday’s Florida State-Virginia tilt, Saturday has:
- Georgia Tech at Wake Forest – 12:00 PM ET on ESPN
- Louisville at Pitt – 12:00 PM ET on ESPN2
- Duke at Syracuse – 12:00 PM ET on ACCN
- Cal at Boston College – 3:30 PM ET on ACCN
- Virginia Tech at NC State – 7:00 PM ET on The CW
Big 12
The Big 12 lineup Saturday isn’t bad either:
- Cincinnati at Kansas – 12:00 PM ET on TNT/HBO Max
- UCF at Kansas State – 12:00 PM ET on FS1
- Baylor at Oklahoma State – 3:30 PM ET on ESPN2
- Arizona at Iowa State – 7:00 PM ET on ESPN
Big Ten
Big Ten fans get a little extra too:
- Indiana at Iowa – 3:30 PM ET on Peacock
- UCLA at Northwestern – 3:30 PM ET on BTN
SEC
SEC’s got its own busy slate:
- Tennessee at Mississippi State – 4:15 PM ET on SECN
- Kentucky at South Carolina – 7:45 PM ET on SECN
Other Conferences
And don’t overlook these:
- South Alabama at North Texas – 12:00 PM ET on ESPNU
- Liberty at Old Dominion – 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+
- App State at Boise State – 7:30 PM ET on FS1
Get Your Tickets
Thinking about catching the action live? Tickets for the 2025 college football season are up for grabs through StubHub.
Honestly, there’s just something about being there in person. You really don’t want to miss these matchups.
Week 5 of the 2025 season is shaping up to be a wild one. There are high-stakes games and some classic rivalries on deck.
Whether you’re tuning in from home or lucky enough to grab a seat at the stadium, it’s going to be a weekend worth remembering.
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