Saturday Matchday Preview — FBS NCAA College Football (Week 6)
Welcome to a fresh matchday preview! Today, Saturday 4 October, brings a packed slate of FBS NCAA College Football fixtures — a day loaded with rivalry sparks, tactical battles and players looking to make season-defining plays. Which games should you circle on your calendar? Read on: the biggest clashes, the mid-afternoon tests and the late-night showdowns are all listed below in a single, easy-to-scan table for quick reference.
| Match | Week | Time (GMT+1) |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte vs South Fla. | Week 6 | 12:00 AM |
| Western Ky. vs Delaware | Week 6 | 12:00 AM |
| New Mexico vs San Jose St. | Week 6 | 3:00 AM |
| Colorado St. vs San Diego St. | Week 6 | 3:30 AM |
| West Virginia vs BYU | Week 6 | 3:30 AM |
| Kentucky vs Georgia | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Iowa St. vs Cincinnati | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Wisconsin vs Michigan | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Illinois vs Purdue | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Kansas St. vs Baylor | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Air Force vs Navy | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Clemson vs North Carolina | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Boston College vs Pittsburgh | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Ohio vs Ball St. | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Army West Point vs UAB | Week 6 | 5:00 PM |
| Wake Forest vs Virginia Tech | Week 6 | 6:00 PM |
| UTSA vs Temple | Week 6 | 6:00 PM |
| Oklahoma St. vs Arizona | Week 6 | 7:00 PM |
| Campbell vs NC State | Week 6 | 7:00 PM |
| Western Mich. vs Massachusetts | Week 6 | 7:30 PM |
| Penn St. vs UCLA | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Texas vs Florida | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Vanderbilt vs Alabama | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Boise St. vs Notre Dame | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Virginia vs Louisville | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Oregon St. vs App State | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Washington vs Maryland | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| ULM vs Northwestern | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| FIU vs UConn | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Eastern Mich. vs Buffalo | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| James Madison vs Georgia St. | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Central Mich. vs Akron | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Syracuse vs SMU | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Miami (OH) vs NIU | Week 6 | 8:30 PM |
| Kent St. vs Oklahoma | Week 6 | 9:00 PM |
| Michigan St. vs Nebraska | Week 6 | 9:00 PM |
| Texas St. vs Arkansas St. | Week 6 | 9:00 PM |
| Coastal Carolina vs Old Dominion | Week 6 | 11:00 PM |
Final note
Week 6 is where stories begin to crystallize: contenders separate themselves from pretenders, and essential storylines emerge. Whether you’re watching for breakout players, coaching chess matches, or simply enjoying a Saturday night under the lights, today’s schedule promises memorable moments. Keep this table handy, cheer loudly, and savor the drama — college football’s pulse is racing, and you won’t want to miss a single snap.