CBS Sports releases 2026 Big Ten football schedule headlined by Michigan-Penn State and Nebraska-Iowa
CBS Sports has announced its 2026 college football schedule, which includes 14 Big Ten games at the traditional 3:30 p.m. ET Saturday slot. A marquee Week 7 matchup sends Penn State to Michigan, with both teams still seeking their first conference win of the season. The schedule also includes the Black Friday Nebraska-Iowa rivalry game in Iowa City on Nov. 27 at noon ET, followed by one final Big Ten regular-season game on Nov. 28. Beyond the Big Ten, CBS will also carry select Pac-12 games, the revived league's championship game, and all three Commander-in-Chief's Trophy matchups, culminating in the Army-Navy game at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
Of the 15 meetings as Big Ten foes, 10 of the games have been decided by eight points or less and six have come down to a field goal.
Why it matters
For brands: Sponsors and advertisers now have confirmed high-profile inventory windows, including marquee rivalry games, to target for 2026 campaign planning.
For media: Broadcasters and rights holders can reference the announced slate to plan production, promotion, and studio coverage around the confirmed CBS and Paramount+ windows.
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Sources
- CBS Sports · Brad Crawford: Big Ten on CBS 2026 schedule: Michigan vs. Penn State, Nebraska vs. Iowa headline upcoming slate