College Football Week 11 Preview: USC vs Indiana, Michigan vs Oregon, Top Games Nov 14, 2026

College football Week 11 preview: Saturday, November 14, 2026, brings one of the biggest slates of the season, headlined by No. 18 USC at No. 9 Indiana, Michigan at No. 16 Oregon, and unbeaten No. 2 Utah on the road at No. 23 Arizona. With Georgia the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 and the playoff race tightening, almost every ranked matchup carries real stakes.

Quick answer: Saturday, November 14, 2026, is led by No. 18 USC (7-2) at No. 9 Indiana (8-1) at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS, with Indiana favored by 7.5 points. Michigan visits No. 16 Oregon at 3:30 p.m. ET on FS1, and unbeaten No. 2 Utah (9-0) plays at No. 23 Arizona at 7:30 p.m. ET on Fox. Georgia is the new No. 1 in the AP Top 25 after Miami's loss to Notre Dame.

Three Biggest Games to Watch

No. 18 USC (7-2) at No. 9 Indiana (8-1), 3:30 p.m. ET, CBS — Indiana -7.5. This is the Big Ten game of the week and the biggest test yet for both teams. Indiana, at 8-1, is firmly in the College Football Playoff race, and a home win over ranked USC would strengthen the Hoosiers' case considerably. USC, at 7-2, needs the road win to stay in the conversation.

College football stadium packed with fans on a Saturday afternoon as two ranked teams line up for a big Week 11 game

Michigan (5-4) at No. 16 Oregon (6-3), 3:30 p.m. ET, FS1, Autzen Stadium. Michigan travels to one of the toughest road environments in the country to face an Oregon team that is 6-3 and ranked 16th. The Wolverines, at 5-4, need a strong finish, while the Ducks need a win to protect their ranking. Autzen Stadium is famously loud.

No. 2 Utah (9-0) at No. 23 Arizona (7-2), 7:30 p.m. ET, Fox — Utah -2.5. The unbeaten Utes put their perfect 9-0 record on the line on the road against a 7-2 Arizona team that is ranked 23rd. Utah is only a 2.5-point favorite against a ranked opponent on the road at night, so this is a dangerous spot for the unbeaten Utes.

Full Week 11 Schedule: Saturday, November 14, 2026

All times Eastern. For coverage details, check your local listings on game day. The full schedule is listed below.

  • Duke (7-2) at No. 7 Miami (8-1) — 12:00 p.m., ABC, Hard Rock Stadium. Miami is a 13.5-point favorite as the Hurricanes look to bounce back.
  • Northwestern (6-3) at No. 20 Ohio State (6-3) — 12:00 p.m., Fox. Both teams enter at 6-3 in a Big Ten noon kickoff.
  • No. 13 Wake Forest (8-1) at SMU (7-2) — 12:00 p.m., ESPN. Wake Forest, at 8-1, faces a tough road test against 7-2 SMU.
  • No. 3 Alabama (7-2) at Vanderbilt (4-5) — 12:45 p.m., SEC Network. The third-ranked Crimson Tide travel to Nashville.
  • No. 8 Tennessee (7-2) at Texas A&M (4-5) — 3:00 p.m., ESPN. Tennessee, ranked eighth, visits College Station.
  • Boston College (4-5) at No. 5 Notre Dame (8-1) — 3:30 p.m., NBC. Notre Dame is a 29.5-point favorite at home.
  • Michigan (5-4) at No. 16 Oregon (6-3) — 3:30 p.m., FS1, Autzen Stadium.
  • No. 18 USC (7-2) at No. 9 Indiana (8-1) — 3:30 p.m., CBS, Memorial Stadium, Bloomington. Indiana -7.5.
  • No. 2 Utah (9-0) at No. 23 Arizona (7-2) — 7:30 p.m., Fox. Utah -2.5.
  • Texas (7-2) at LSU (6-3) — 7:30 p.m., Tiger Stadium. A big SEC night game in Baton Rouge.
  • No. 12 Texas Tech (8-1) at No. 25 Oklahoma State (6-3) — 9:30 p.m., ESPN. The late-night ranked matchup closes the day.

College Football Playoff Picture

The playoff race is wide open heading into Week 11. Georgia is the new No. 1 for Week 11, moving up after No. 1 Miami lost 31-24 to Notre Dame on November 7. That result reshaped the top of the poll, and Notre Dame, now ranked No. 5 at 8-1, is firmly in the race.

Utah, at No. 2 and unbeaten at 9-0, controls its own destiny: keep winning and the Utes stay near the top of the playoff field. Indiana (8-1, No. 9), Miami (8-1, No. 7), Notre Dame (8-1, No. 5) and Alabama (7-2, No. 3) are all in the race too, so Saturday's results will move several contenders at once. For the wider postseason picture, see our look at the NFL playoff picture after Week 10.

College football quarterback throwing a pass under stadium lights during a night game

What Else to Watch on Saturday

The noon window is loaded. Miami hosts Duke at Hard Rock Stadium as a 13.5-point favorite on ABC, while No. 20 Ohio State hosts Northwestern on Fox and No. 13 Wake Forest, 8-1, visits 7-2 SMU on ESPN. In the early afternoon, No. 3 Alabama travels to Vanderbilt at 12:45 p.m. on SEC Network. The nightcap features Texas at LSU in Tiger Stadium at 7:30 p.m., and the day ends with No. 12 Texas Tech, at 8-1, visiting No. 25 Oklahoma State at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN. By Sunday, the playoff race will look different.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is college football Week 11 in 2026?

The main Week 11 games are on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with kickoffs from 12:00 p.m. ET to a 9:30 p.m. ET late game between Texas Tech and Oklahoma State.

What is the biggest game of college football Week 11?

No. 18 USC (7-2) at No. 9 Indiana (8-1) at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS is the Big Ten game of the week. Indiana is favored by 7.5 points at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

Who is No. 1 in the AP Top 25 for Week 11?

Georgia is the new No. 1 for Week 11, after No. 1 Miami lost 31-24 to Notre Dame on November 7. Utah is No. 2 and unbeaten at 9-0.

Is Utah still unbeaten?

Yes. Utah is 9-0 and ranked No. 2. The Utes play at No. 23 Arizona (7-2) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 14, on Fox, favored by 2.5 points.

What time is Michigan vs Oregon?

Michigan (5-4) plays at No. 16 Oregon (6-3) at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 14, on FS1 from Autzen Stadium.

Where can I watch college football Week 11 games?

Games air across ABC, Fox, ESPN, CBS, NBC, FS1 and SEC Network in the US. Check your local listings for the channel in your area.

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