If Michigan wants to capture back-to-back national championships, it will have to run through a rugged Big Ten schedule that features multiple College Football Playoff contenders.
Unsurprisingly, Ohio State is considered the team to beat in the conference. Head coach Ryan Day and his staff have been able to keep talent in the building while adding other key pieces through the portal. Oregon, which left the Pac-12 to join the Big Ten, is a major threat to the Buckeyes, and Penn State could finally break through the CFP barrier now that the field has been expanded.
That doesn't mean the Wolverines should be dismissed, though. Even after losing several players and coach Jim Harbaugh to the NFL, they will still have a strong identity under Sherrone Moore. It should be fascinating to follow how each team handles the ups and downs of the 2024 season, particularly the newcomers from the Pac-12 in Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington.
Here is everything you need to know about watching college football and other sports on Big Ten Network.
What channel is Big Ten Network?
Big Ten Network is available with packages from multiple cable and satellite providers, including DirecTV, Dish and Spectrum. In addition to its annual football schedule, Big Ten Network also covers other college sports like baseball, basketball, field hockey, gymnastics, soccer, swimming and tennis.
| Provider | TV channel (HD) |
|---|---|
| AT&T | 1650 |
| Verizon FiOs | 585 |
| DirecTV | 610 |
| Dish Network | 410 |
| Spectrum | Varies by location (view your channel lineup) |
| Xfinity | Varies by location (view your channel lineup) |
How to live stream Big Ten Network college football games for free
- Live stream: Fubo
All of the football games that air on Big Ten Network will also be available to stream on Fubo. The service is currently offering a free trial, giving new subscribers a chance to watch a few Big Ten matchups before purchasing a plan.
Big Ten Network also is available to Fubo subscribers in Canada, so fans north of the border can tune in and watch their teams.
Big Ten Network college football schedule 2024
Big Ten Network football games announced so far are listed below:
Thursday, Aug. 29
| Matchup | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Howard vs. Rutgers | 6 p.m. |
| Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois | 9 p.m. |
Friday, Aug. 30
| Matchup | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Florida Atlantic vs. Michigan State | 7 p.m. |
Saturday, Aug. 31
| Matchup | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Illinois State vs. Iowa | Noon |
| Indiana State vs. Purdue | Noon |
| Florida International vs. Indiana | 3:30 p.m. |
| Miami (Ohio) vs. Northwestern | 3:30 p.m. |
| Idaho vs. Oregon | 7:30 p.m. |
| Weber State vs. Washington | 11 p.m. |
Friday, Sept. 6
| Matchup | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Western Illinois vs. Indiana | 7 p.m. |
Saturday, Sept. 7
| Matchup | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Bowling Green vs. Penn State | Noon |
| Akron vs. Rutgers | Noon |
| Michigan State vs. Maryland | 3:30 p.m. |
| Eastern Michigan vs. Washington | 3:30 p.m. |
| Western Michigan vs. Ohio State | 7:30 p.m. |
| Utah State vs. USC | 11 p.m. |
Saturday, Sept. 14
| Matchup | Kickoff time (ET) |
| Arkansas State vs. Michigan | Noon |
| Prairie View A&M vs. Michigan State | 3:30 p.m. |
| Nevada vs. Minnesota | 3:30 p.m. |
| Northern Iowa vs. Nebraska | 7:30 p.m. |
| Eastern Illinois vs. Northwestern | 7:30 p.m. |
Big Ten football teams 2024
With the addition of Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington, there are now 18 football teams in the Big Ten.
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Maryland
- Michigan
- Michigan State
- Minnesota
- Nebraska
- Northwestern
- Ohio State
- Oregon
- Penn State
- Purdue
- Rutgers
- UCLA
- USC
- Washington
- Wisconsin
Related Links
- The all-time 12-team College Football Playoff
- A complete history of Heisman winners over the years
- Ranking college football coaches 1-134 for 2024 season
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