College Football Week 3 TV Schedule and Announcer Lineup: A Comprehensive Guide

Week 3 of the college football season promises a series of compelling matchups, crucial tune-ups before conference play intensifies, and extensive coverage across various ESPN platforms and other networks. Several marquee ranked matchups will be broadcasted. Here's a breakdown of the schedule, announcer pairings, and key storylines to watch.

Thursday Night Football

Wake Forest vs. NC State (Sept. 12)

Network: ESPN
Announcers: Matt Barrie, Tom Luginbill, Harry Lyles Jr.

Friday Night Football

Colorado at Houston (Sept. 13)

Network: ESPN2
Announcers: Lowell Galindo, Aaron Murray

Sul Ross State at Stephen F. Austin (Sept. 13)

Saturday's Blockbuster Games

Week 3 offers a jam-packed Saturday schedule with games across multiple networks.

Noon ET Window

Clemson at Georgia Tech (Sept. 14)

Network: ESPN
Announcers: Bob Wischusen, Louis Riddick, Kris Budden
No. 12 Clemson takes on Georgia Tech.

Oklahoma at Temple (Sept. 14)

Network: ESPN2
Announcers: Roy Philpott, Sam Acho, Marilyn Payne
No. 13 Oklahoma travels to Temple.

Wisconsin at Alabama (Sept. 14)

Network: ABC
Announcers: Joe Tessitore, Jesse Palmer, Katie George
The return game from last year’s affair in Madison, Wisconsin will head to Tuscaloosa to take on Alabama to kick off ABC’s Saturday tripleheader.

Ohio at Ohio State (Sept. 14)

Network: PeacockAnnouncers: Paul Bermeister, Chris Simms

Oregon at Northwestern (Sept. 14)

Network: FOX
Announcers: Gus Johnson, Joel Klatt

Duke at Tulane (Sept. 14)## Baylor vs. Samford (Sept. 14)

Network: ESPN+
Announcers: James Westling, Leger Douzable, Madison Hock
Following a big rivalry win in Week 2, No. Baylor opens the day against Samford on ESPN+.

UTEP at Texas (Sept. 14)

Network: SEC Network
Announcers: Dave Neal, Fozzy Whittaker, Morgan Uber
SECN kicks off the day with No. UTEP at No. Texas.

Primetime and Afternoon Showdowns

Georgia at Tennessee (Sept. 14)

Network: ABC
Announcers: Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit, Holly Rowe
Likely the biggest game of the week awaits at Neyland Stadium as Tennessee and Georgia square off.

Florida at LSU (Sept. 14)

Network: ABC
Announcers: Marc Kestecher, Kelly Stouffer and Ian Fitzsimmons (ESPN Radio)
ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One delivers another SEC showdown under the lights when Florida visits No. Florida faces a tall task as it looks to bounce back from a home upset loss to USF a week ago. The Gators will head to Death Valley to take on LSU in primetime as the pressure continues to mount. ESPN Radio’s lead commentary team of Marc Kestecher, Kelly Stouffer and Ian Fitzsimmons will be in Death Valley for Florida at No.

Texas A&M at Notre Dame (Sept. 14)

Network: NBC
Last year, Texas A&M fell to Notre Dame in a Week 1 thriller at Kyle Field. The Aggies will now head to South Bend for the return game in the home-and-home series against the Fighting Irish, doing so in NBC’s primetime window.

Arkansas at Ole Miss (Sept. 14)

Network: ESPN
Announcers: Mark Jones, Roddy Jones, Quint Kessenich
Ole Miss held on to defeat Kentucky in the second most-watched game of Week 2, and the Rebels are preparing for another SEC matchup against Arkansas.

South Carolina vs. Vanderbilt (Sept. 14)

Network: SEC Network
Announcers: Tom Hart, Jordan Rodgers, Cole Cubelic
Another intriguing SEC matchup awaits in Columbia as South Carolina and Vanderbilt square off. Commodores coach Clark Lea called last year’s loss to the Gamecocks a turning point for his team.

USF at Miami (Sept. 14)

Network: The CW
For the first time, The CW will air a ranked matchup as a surging USF team heads to Miami to take on the Hurricanes. The Bulls are coming off another upset, this time against in-state rival Florida, while Miami will once again look to defend its home turf.

South Alabama at Louisiana (Sept. 14)## Texas State at Arizona State (Sept. 14)## Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia (Sept. 14)

Announcers: Mike Couzens, Max Starks, Mike Peasley (ESPN Radio)
ESPN Radio will have the national broadcast of two rivalry showdowns in Week 3. Mike Couzens, Max Starks and Mike Peasley will be on the call for the Backyard Brawl between Pittsburgh and West Virginia.

Key Storylines and Matchup Insights

SEC Showdowns: The Week 3 slate is highlighted by several key SEC matchups. No. 6 Georgia faces No. 15 Tennessee in Knoxville, a game with significant implications in the SEC East race. Florida's visit to LSU adds another layer of intrigue.
Non-Conference Tests: Texas A&M's trip to Notre Dame provides a challenging non-conference test for both programs.
Quarterback Situations: All eyes will be on the quarterback situation for Colorado as they face Houston.
Upset Potential: With several ranked teams on the road, Week 3 could be ripe for upsets.

ESPN's Enhanced App Experience

For the first time ever, ESPN offers its full suite of 12 networks and services directly to fans within an enhanced ESPN App. This integrates game stats, ESPN BET information, ESPN Fantasy sports, commerce, multiview options, a synchronized two-screen experience, a vertical video feature called Verts and a personalized SportsCenter For You. These new features and functionality are available to all fans who watch on the ESPN App on mobile and connected TV devices, whether they subscribe directly or through a traditional pay TV package.

College Football Playoff Foundation's Extra Yard for Teachers Week

The College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers Week will kick off Saturday, Sept. 13, and run through Saturday, Sept. 20, with the Big Day for Teachers taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 16. ESPN commentators will also distribute DonorsChoose gift cards to deserving educators and College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will spotlight teachers during its Week 3 and 4 shows. Additionally, the College Football Playoff Foundation will launch a special Lee Corso Headgear Auction from Sept. 13 to Oct.

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