College football Week 6 opens with two unbeaten Big Ten teams at noon ET and builds to a primetime matchup of 5-0 Georgia and Alabama. BIG NOON KICKOFF is in Lincoln, where No. 7 Indiana visits Nebraska on FOX, and No. 5 Ohio State hosts Maryland later in the afternoon. This guide covers eight Saturday games on FOX, FS1 and BTN plus three more national matchups, including No. 1 Texas against Oklahoma in Dallas.

This is a curated top-games schedule, not the complete national slate. Rankings reflect the AP Top 25 released Oct. 4.

College Football Week 6 Top Games Schedule

No. 7 Indiana at Nebraska

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: Noon ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch Indiana vs. Nebraska on FOX One
• Location: Memorial Stadium, Lincoln, Nebraska

Indiana and Nebraska are both 5-0 overall and 2-0 in Big Ten play. The Hoosiers beat Rutgers 47-15 last week, and the Cornhuskers beat Maryland 48-23. Indiana’s closest game so far was the 29-23 win over Northwestern in Week 4, while Nebraska has won all five of its games by at least 18 points.

Indiana won the most recent meeting between the programs, 56-7 in 2024.

Ball State at Northwestern

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• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 12:30 p.m. ET
• TV: BTN
• Stream: Watch Ball State vs. Northwestern on FOX One
• Location: Ryan Field, Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern is 3-1 and 1-1 in the Big Ten, with its lone loss coming 29-23 at Indiana on Sept. 25. Ball State of the MAC enters at 1-4 and has lost three straight, most recently 39-24 to Toledo. The Wildcats beat Penn State 34-13 last week.

Ball State’s losses include a 56-3 defeat at Ohio State on Sept. 5.

No. 22 Houston at Kansas State

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch Houston vs. Kansas State on FOX One
• Location: Bill Snyder Family Stadium, Manhattan, Kansas

Houston is 4-1 and 1-1 in the Big 12 after a 27-17 win over UCF, its second straight victory. The Cougars’ only loss was 28-26 at Texas Tech.

Kansas State is 3-1 and 0-1 in conference play. The Wildcats come off a bye after a 31-26 loss at Cincinnati on Sept. 26. Before that, Kansas State beat Washington State 34-7 and Tulane 31-20.

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Illinois at Michigan State

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV: FS1
• Stream: Watch Illinois vs. Michigan State on FOX One
• Location: Spartan Stadium, East Lansing, Michigan

Both teams are 2-3 overall and 0-2 in the Big Ten. Illinois has lost two straight, to Ohio State and Purdue, most recently 24-17 last week. Michigan State has dropped three in a row, most recently 31-3 at Wisconsin.

Michigan State has dropped three in a row, including a 31-3 loss at Wisconsin last week.

Maryland at No. 5 Ohio State

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 4:15 p.m. ET
• TV: BTN
• Stream: Watch Maryland vs. Ohio State on FOX One
• Location: Ohio Stadium, Columbus, Ohio

Ohio State is 4-1 and 2-0 in the Big Ten, with three straight wins since a 24-23 loss at Texas. The Buckeyes won 31-14 at then-No. 14 Iowa last week.

Maryland is 2-3 and 0-2 in conference play after three consecutive losses, most recently 48-23 at Nebraska.

Nevada at UTEP

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• TV: FS1
• Stream: Watch Nevada vs. UTEP on FOX One
• Location: Sun Bowl, El Paso, Texas

Nevada (1-3) and UTEP (1-4) are both 0-1 in the Mountain West and have each lost three straight games. UTEP lost 61-7 at New Mexico last week, while Nevada is coming off a bye after a 36-33 loss to Air Force.

Nevada comes off a bye after a 36-33 loss to Air Force on Sept. 26.

Minnesota at Purdue

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 8 p.m. ET
• TV: BTN
• Stream: Watch Minnesota vs. Purdue on FOX One
• Location: Ross-Ade Stadium, West Lafayette, Indiana

Minnesota is 4-1 and 2-0 in the Big Ten after a 20-14 win over Michigan, its third straight victory. The Golden Gophers also won 27-24 at Washington in Week 4, and they beat Purdue 27-20 last season.

Purdue is 2-3 and 1-1 in league play after a 24-17 win at Illinois ended a three-game losing streak. It was the Boilermakers’ first win since Week 1.

Hawaii at Arizona State

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 10:30 p.m. ET
• TV: FS1
• Stream: Watch Hawai’i vs. Arizona State on FOX One
• Location: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe, Arizona

Arizona State is 2-2 and 1-1 in the Big 12. Hawaii of the Mountain West enters at 1-4. The Sun Devils lost 55-19 to Baylor last week, and the Rainbow Warriors have lost two straight, most recently 20-16 to San Jose State.

The nonconference game closes the FOX-family Saturday lineup.

FOX, FS1 and BTN games in this guide stream on FOX One. Fans can watch college football on FOX One, subject to the service and plan available in their market.

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No. 1 Texas vs. Oklahoma

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV: ABC
• Stream: ESPN Unlimited – Get the FOX One / ESPN Bundle
• Location: Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas

Texas is 4-0 and No. 1 in the AP poll for a fourth straight week. The Longhorns’ wins include a 24-23 decision over Ohio State and a 20-17 victory at Tennessee.

Oklahoma is 2-2, with losses at Michigan and Georgia. Texas won the last two Red River Rivalry games, 34-3 in 2024 and 23-6 in 2025. Both teams are coming off a Week 5 bye.

No. 21 UCLA at No. 13 Oregon

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
• TV: CBS
• Stream: Paramount+
• Location: Autzen Stadium, Eugene, Oregon

UCLA is 4-0 and 2-0 in the Big Ten, with wins over Purdue and Maryland in league play. Oregon is 3-1, with its only loss coming 39-31 at Oklahoma State. Both teams are coming off a Week 5 bye. The Bruins beat Maryland 54-3 in Week 4, and the Ducks beat USC 41-27.

Oregon has won the last five meetings in the series. The teams last played as ranked opponents in 2022.

No. 2 Georgia at No. 6 Alabama

• Date: Saturday, Oct. 10
• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• TV: ABC
• Stream: ESPN Unlimited – Get the FOX One / ESPN Bundle
• Location: Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Georgia and Alabama are both 5-0 overall and 3-0 in the SEC. Georgia beat Vanderbilt 38-14 last week, and Alabama won 56-23 at Mississippi State. The Crimson Tide have scored at least 45 points in each of their five games.

The teams split two meetings in 2025, with Alabama winning 24-21 in September and Georgia winning 28-7 in December.

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How to Watch College Football Week 6

The eight FOX-family games in this guide air on FOX, FS1 or BTN and stream on FOX One. Indiana at Nebraska and Houston at Kansas State air on FOX. Illinois at Michigan State, Nevada at UTEP and Hawaii at Arizona State air on FS1. Ball State at Northwestern, Maryland at Ohio State and Minnesota at Purdue air on BTN.

Texas vs. Oklahoma and Georgia at Alabama are available through ESPN Unlimited via the FOX One / ESPN Bundle. UCLA at Oregon airs on CBS. Subscriptions, authentication requirements and availability vary by service, plan and location.

Check local listings before kickoff. College football times and network assignments can change during the week.

The Week 6 FOX-family Saturday starts with Indiana at Nebraska at noon ET and ends with Hawaii at Arizona State at 10:30 p.m. ET, and the national schedule also features ranked matchups UCLA at Oregon and Georgia at Alabama.

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Week 5 of the NFL regular season runs from Thursday, Oct. 8 through Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, and includes an International Series game in London, with the Eagles and Jaguars meeting at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. FOX carries six games this week, including a four-game window at 1 p.m. ET and a two-game window at 4:25 p.m. ET.

Below is the complete Week 5 schedule with kickoff times and TV networks, followed by previews of the biggest matchups and everything you need to know about how to watch.

NFL Week 5 Schedule

Thursday, Oct. 8

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Dallas Cowboys – 8:15 p.m. ET (Prime Video)

Sunday, Oct. 11

Monday, Oct. 12

• Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams – 8:15 p.m. ET (ABC, ESPN)

Four FOX games share the 1 p.m. ET window and two share the 4:25 p.m. ET window. The Eagles-Jaguars game in London kicks off at 9:30 a.m. ET as part of the NFL’s International Series.

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NFL Week 5 Game Previews

Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch Bengals vs. Dolphins on FOX One
• Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida

The Bengals are 2-2, while the Dolphins are 0-4. Miami looks for its first win of the season at home against a Cincinnati team that sits at .500.

Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch Vikings vs. Saints on FOX One
• Location: Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana

The Vikings are 4-0 after their win over Miami on Sunday. They head to New Orleans to face the Saints inside the Superdome.

New York Giants at Washington Commanders

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch Giants vs. Commanders on FOX One
• Location: Northwest Stadium, Landover, Maryland

The Giants are 3-1, while the Commanders are 1-3. New York looks to build on its winning record against a Washington team trying to turn its season around.

Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch Bears vs. Packers on FOX One
• Location: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin

The Bears are 3-1, while the Packers are 2-2. This NFC North rivalry game takes place at Lambeau Field.

Detroit Lions at Arizona Cardinals

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch Lions vs. Cardinals on FOX One
• Location: State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

The Lions are 2-2, while the Cardinals are 1-3. Arizona looks for its second win of the season at home against Detroit.

San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
• Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 49ers vs. Seahawks on FOX One
• Location: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

The 49ers are 4-0, while the Seahawks are 3-1. This NFC West matchup pits the 4-0 49ers against a 3-1 Seattle team.

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Philadelphia Eagles at Jacksonville Jaguars

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
• Time: 9:30 a.m. ET
• TV: NFL Network
• Stream: ESPN Unlimited – Get the FOX One / ESPN Bundle
• Location: Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, England

The Eagles and Jaguars meet in London as part of the NFL’s International Series. The Eagles are 2-2 and the Jaguars are 3-1, with an early-morning kickoff on NFL Network.

Baltimore Ravens at Atlanta Falcons

• Date: Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026
• Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
• TV: NBC, Peacock
• Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

The Ravens are 3-1 and visit the Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Atlanta’s record heading into this game was not yet final as of this writing, because the Falcons play their Week 4 game on Monday night.

Buffalo Bills at Los Angeles Rams

• Date: Monday, Oct. 12, 2026
• Time: 8:15 p.m. ET
• TV: ABC, ESPN
• Stream: ESPN Unlimited – Get the FOX One / ESPN Bundle
• Location: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California

The Bills are 3-1, while the Rams are 2-2. Buffalo travels to SoFi Stadium to close out the Week 5 slate on Monday Night Football.

How to Watch NFL Week 5

FOX has six games in Week 5, including a four-game window at 1 p.m. ET and a two-game window at 4:25 p.m. ET. Because multiple FOX games overlap in each window, the exact matchup available in your market depends on your local broadcast map, so check local listings before kickoff.

The Thursday night game between the Buccaneers and Cowboys airs exclusively on Prime Video. The Eagles-Jaguars International Series game from London airs on NFL Network at 9:30 a.m. ET. CBS carries five Sunday games, including the Broncos-Chargers game at 4:05 p.m. ET. The Ravens-Falcons Sunday night game airs on NBC and streams on Peacock. The Monday night Bills-Rams game airs on ABC and ESPN.

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Catch up on the latest from around the league before Week 5 kicks off Thursday night.

Week 5 brings an International Series game in London, a Vikings team looking to stay unbeaten and a 49ers-Seahawks matchup between a 4-0 team and a 3-1 team. Check the schedule above for exact kickoff times and TV channels, and check back throughout the week for more NFL coverage on FOX Sports.

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The Baltimore Ravens will be without their star quarterback this week, as Lamar Jackson has officially been ruled out for the Week 5 matchup against the Falcons.

Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley will make his first start of the season in Jackson’s place.

“We have a ton of confidence in [Huntley] to play really well,” head coach Jesse Minter said of Huntley’s start on Sunday. “I think everyone on the team is excited to see that.”

Jackson has been battling an ankle injury following the Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans. Although he didn’t suffer a long-term injury, his status against the Falcons was up for debate and not guaranteed.

The Ravens offense has already been dealing with a few injuries, specifically with wide receivers Ja’Kobi Lane and Zay Flowers in Week 1; Flowers returned from his hamstring injury, while Lane remains on injured reserve with a fractured wrist.

Baltimore and Huntley will face a talented Falcons team following their dominant 45-24 win over the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. finished the night with 15 completions on 20 attempts for 223 yards and a touchdown. Running back Bijan Robinson ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries.

In his 12 starts across his six seasons in a Ravens jersey, Huntley has compiled a 5-6 record. Huntley last started for Baltimore on Jan. 4, when he led the Ravens to a 41-24 win over the Green Bay Packers.

Minter enters the Sunday night matchup with a 3-1 record as head coach. In his first game without Jackson, Minter will need to lead the offense past the Falcons’ defense to secure a 4-1 start to the season.

Coincidentally, the last time the Ravens faced the Falcons in a regular-season game was in 2022, when Huntley started for Baltimore and led the team to a 17-9 win. Now, Huntley will face the Falcons again, but this time on the road in Atlanta at 5:15 p.m. ET on Sunday.

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AT&T STADIUM (Arlington, Texas) – You get to 0-4 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers did, it’s easy to worry that soon, you might cost your head coach his job.

The Glazer family, which owns the Bucs, has never fired a coach during a season. The Bucs hadn’t been 0-4 since 2013, though, so there was a real urgency to get that first win out of the way, to change the narrative to something positive.

“I think everyone felt it,” veteran left tackle Tristan Wirfs told me.

The Buccaneers delivered in surprising fashion on Thursday night, not just beating the Cowboys but thoroughly outplaying them in a 24-16 road win.

With the win, Bowles made an emphatic statement as he sat on what was perceived to be the hottest seat in the NFL: He can still lead an NFL team to victory. This is only one win, but it’s a first step for the Buccaneers to bounce back this season.

That was a valid concern before Thursday’s win, not only from the 0-4 start, but also a midseason collapse last season that had them lose seven of their last nine. Entering Week 5, that stretch was 11 losses in their last 13 games, which is a free-fall that many coaches don’t get the chance to pull themselves up from.

Undrafted rookie QB Jalon Daniels played well on Thursday night and was a huge reason Todd Bowles’ Bucs got their first win of the season. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

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It was easy to speculate that a bad loss on Thursday night, combined with the long weekend, might give ownership a window where there’s more time to implement a difficult in-season change.

Instead, the night ended with Buccaneers players in a relieved postgame locker room consistently giving credit to Bowles, not only for the defensive game plan that held the Cowboys to 14 points below their season average, but the focus to win under the most difficult of logistical circumstances.

“It’s a long way to climb out,” Bowles said after the game. “At the same time, we’re upbeat, and if we play this hard and play this effective, we’ll be OK.

Bowles told the team the first quarter of the season was over after the 0-4 start. So, all they could do next was start fresh on the second.

It’s no surprise that a Bowles-coached team did it through defense. He also had two moments that showed he needed to improve both his decisions and his actions.

Late in the first half, the Bucs lined up for a 61-yard field goal, but just before the snap, before kicker Chase McLaughlin put the ball through the uprights, the Bucs were flagged for delay of game. Bowles said he had expected officials to “pump the clock” for more time, but he should have recognized they hadn’t and used one of his three time-outs to avoid a five-yard penalty that forced them to punt.

Then, in the fourth quarter, the Bucs had a fourth-and-goal from the Cowboys’ 1-yard line with a 24-10 lead. A short, easy field goal would have made it a three-score game with 8:36 left, but Bowles chose to go for it, and running back Sean Tucker was stopped short.

Bowles said it was less than a yard and the Bucs had run the ball well, so he wanted to firmly put the game away. A field goal would have put Tampa Bay up 17 points, which is a three-possession game. Instead, Dallas drove 99 yards for a touchdown to pull within one score, although the Cowboys attempted a two-point conversion and failed to make it 24-16.

Dallas got the ball back and drove inside the Bucs’ 30 before Dak Prescott’s second interception of the game sealed the win. None of that matters if Bowles simply settles for the field goal.

Linebacker Alex Anzalone (right) intercepted Dak Prescott to seal the Buccaneers’ win late in the fourth quarter. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)

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While Bowles could still be better, Buccaneers players backed him in the locker room after the game and credited him for the win. The hope is that the lessons learned in victory can help as much as those that lead to a loss.

“It feels good, but this is not it. We have to keep building,” said outside linebacker Yaya Diaby, who got his first career interception on another deflection. “I love this team. We’re in the right mindset, we have the right guys and the right coaches. We just have to keep doing what we’re doing.”

Thursday is only one win, but if the Bucs can beat the Cowboys on a short week on the road, they’ll have a shot in 10 days to win at home against the Steelers. After that, Tampa Bay gets divisional matchups against the Panthers and Buccaneers.

Soon after the game against Pittsburgh, quarterback Baker Mayfield will be back. There’s a chance he still plays all six games against NFC South opposition this season.

Only one 0-4 team has ever bounced back to make the playoffs, but that won’t stop the Buccaneers from dreaming big.

“We believe in ourselves, and better than belief, we know ourselves, and we know that we can handle anybody,” corner Zyon McCollum said.

Even before the win, the Buccaneers entered Week 5 only two games behind the NFC South-leading Panthers at 2-2. It’s not an insurmountable deficit.

Tampa Bay is 1-4, within two games of first in a bad division. Bowles has earned the right to coach his team as they try to do what only one NFL team has ever done, making the playoffs after an 0-4 start.

The pressure isn’t entirely off Bowles for this season, though. If Tampa Bay doesn’t make the playoffs, this could still be the season that costs him his job.

For now, the immediate pressure is off Bowles with one win. Whether he’s able to turn that one into more and potentially make a playoff push remains to be seen and will determine his future with the Buccaneers.
 

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The San Francisco 49ers visit the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. ET from Lumen Field in Seattle, WA. The 49ers are 4-0 after beating Denver on Oct. 4. The Seahawks are 3-1 after facing the Chargers the same day.

San Francisco has allowed 64 points through four games, 16.0 per game. The offense ranks sixth in the NFL in rushing at 137.3 yards per game and eighth in passing at 251.8.

Seattle has allowed 73 points through four games, 18.25 per game. The Seahawks are plus 3 in turnover margin, tied for fourth in the league, and rank 14th in passing at 237.0 yards per game.

The Seahawks are 3-point favorites over the 49ers at DraftKings, with a total of 46.5 and a moneyline of -161 for the Seahawks and +135 for the 49ers.

Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.

How to Watch 49ers vs. Seahawks

• When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 4:25 p.m. ET
• Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, WA
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

Players To Watch

Seattle’s passing game ranks 14th in the NFL at 237.0 yards per game, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba has been its most reliable target. He leads the Seahawks with 481 receiving yards and six touchdowns on 32 catches. His biggest game was nine catches for 155 yards and three scores at Arizona on Sept. 20.

San Francisco has allowed 64 points through four games, 16.0 per game. Space is hard to come by against a defense that stingy, and Seattle’s top receiver has to find it.

Seattle’s ground game ranks 13th in the NFL at 110.3 yards per game, and Emanuel Wilson leads it with 190 yards on 53 carries. He ran 21 times for 81 yards and a touchdown against the Chargers on Oct. 4.

San Francisco converts 57.5 percent of its third downs, the best rate in the league. That keeps Seattle’s offense on the sideline longer, so every early-down carry for Wilson has to count toward a first down.

San Francisco is 4-0, and Brock Purdy has thrown at least two touchdown passes in every game. He has 1,007 yards and 11 touchdowns with one interception for an offense that ranks eighth in the NFL at 251.8 passing yards per game. He completed 19 of 30 passes for 218 yards and two scores against Denver on Oct. 4.

Seattle has allowed 73 points through four games, 18.25 per game. The road trip puts the 49ers offense against a defense that does not give up many points.

Christian McCaffrey has scored in each of San Francisco’s last three games and leads the team with 218 rushing yards and four touchdowns on 50 carries. That production helps a 49ers ground game that ranks sixth in the NFL at 137.3 yards per game. He had 15 carries for 52 yards and a score against Denver on Oct. 4.

Seattle is plus 3 in turnover margin, tied for fourth in the league. Ball security matters on every McCaffrey carry against a team that takes it away this often.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the Milwaukee Brewers for Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET from American Family Field in Milwaukee, WI. The Brewers have home field after going 103-59, three games better than the Dodgers at 100-62. 

Milwaukee’s postseason has run through Andrew Vaughn, who is hitting .500, and Jackson Chourio, who leads the Brewers with six RBI. Jacob Misiorowski leads the staff with six strikeouts.

Los Angeles has Kyle Tucker hitting .333 and Max Muncy leading the team with three RBI. Yoshinobu Yamamoto has 10 strikeouts to lead the Dodgers.

Below, we’ll give you all the details you need to know about how to watch this game.

How to Watch Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Game 1

• When: Sunday, October 11, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. ET
• Where: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

Players To Watch

Milwaukee’s best October bat so far plays catcher. Contreras hit .375 with a .444 on-base percentage and a .750 slugging percentage in four NLDS games against San Diego, with two home runs and two RBI. His biggest day came Oct. 6, when he went 3 for 4 with a walk and a homer in a 4-3 loss.

Los Angeles pitchers held opponents to a .145 batting average over 36 innings in the division round. A hitter who is already squaring up pitches gives the Brewers a direct route to runs in an opener where the Dodgers’ staff has been hard to hit, and Milwaukee scored 13 runs in four games.

Los Angeles hit .203 as a team in the NLDS and still scored 14 runs, and Muncy is a big reason. He went 3 for 12 with three home runs and three RBI against Atlanta, good for a 1.000 slugging percentage, and he homered in three of the four games.

Milwaukee’s staff finished the division round with a 1.80 ERA and a .181 opponent batting average, so extra-base power is the most direct way for the Dodgers to score. They hit eight home runs in four games against Atlanta, and Muncy hit three of them.

Yelich reached base in all four NLDS games, hitting .357 with a .471 on-base percentage, one RBI and two stolen bases against San Diego. He stole bases on Oct. 4 and Oct. 7.

Los Angeles pitchers allowed two stolen bases against Atlanta and never caught a runner, a gap Yelich is built to test. A walk or a single from him early puts a runner in motion against a battery that has not caught anyone yet, and that is the start Milwaukee wants in Game 1.

Los Angeles needs steady at-bats behind its power, and Freeman supplied them with a .267 average, a .353 on-base percentage and a .667 slugging percentage over four NLDS games. He homered on Oct. 4 and Oct. 6 and reached base in three of the four games.

Milwaukee’s pitchers struck out 32 batters in 35 innings against San Diego, which puts a premium on contact and patience. Freeman went 0 for 4 in the Oct. 7 clincher, and the Dodgers will want him back on base in front of their power bats at American Family Field.

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Philadelphia Eagles’ running back Saquon Barkley and receiver DeVonta Smith have been ruled out of Sunday’s game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London because of hamstring injuries.

Barkley hurt his right hamstring early in last week’s 24-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams and didn’t practice all week.

Smith also didn’t practice this week and will miss his second straight game.

Saquon Barkley leaves the field after hurting his right hamstring early in the Eagles’ 24-20 loss to the Rams on Oct. 4. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

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The Eagles were scheduled to land in London on Saturday morning for the game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Philadelphia is also dealing with a reshuffled offensive line after this week’s retirement of Lane Johnson followed by the trade of Cam Jurgens to the Baltimore Ravens for second-and fifth-round draft picks.

Johnson had been a late scratch for last week’s game against the Rams for personal reasons.

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One can’t tell the story of the NFL without Mike Ditka.

The Ditka family announced on Friday afternoon that the Hall of Fame head coach and tight end passed away at 86. With that said, just because the Chicago Bears’ legend is no longer physically present in the football world, doesn’t mean his legacy won’t be felt for eternity.

As both a player and coach, Ditka was one of a kind and impacted the sport both on and off the field.

Ditka’s Historic Tight End Play

Mike Ditka (#89) helped the Bears win the 1963 NFL Championship. (Photo by James Drake/Getty Images)

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Before becoming a legend with the Bears vest on his chest, Ditka was a menace at tight end.

Originally selected by the Houston Oilers with the No. 8 pick in the 1961 AFL Draft, Ditka, an All-American who finished sixth in the 1960 Heisman Trophy voting with the Pittsburgh Panthers, opted against playing in the upstart AFL. One month later, he was selected by the Bears with the No. 5 pick in the 1961 NFL Draft and packed his bags for the Windy City.

Sure, Ditka could drive a defender into the parking lot as a blocker, but “Iron Mike” made history as a pass-catcher.

In Ditka’s 1961 rookie campaign, he became the first tight end in NFL history to log 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, reeling in 56 receptions for 1,076 yards (19.2 yards per reception) and 12 touchdowns. Ditka would be a Pro Bowler in each of his first five seasons in the sport and an All-Pro in 1963 and 1964. Over his first four seasons (1961-64), Ditka averaged 62.0 receptions for 917.8 yards and 7.5 touchdowns per year.

Ditka was part of Chicago’s 1963 NFL Championship team, which marked the Bears’ first NFL championship since 1946.

Following six years with the Bears (1961-66), Ditka spent two years with the Philadelphia Eagles (1967-68) and finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys from 1969-72. On the Dallas front, Ditka helped the Cowboys win their first-ever Super Bowl and championship altogether in 1971, reeling in a 7-yard touchdown from Roger Staubach in the fourth quarter of the team’s Super Bowl VI triumph over the Miami Dolphins.

Ditka’s 80s Bears

The Bears made the playoffs seven times under Mike Ditka, highlighted by winning Super Bowl XX. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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Ditka parlayed his four seasons with the Cowboys into nine seasons as the assistant head coach and special teams coordinator for Hall of Fame head coach Tom Landry in Dallas from 1973-81.

Meanwhile, up north, after posting losing records in three of the previous four seasons, the Bears fired head coach Neill Armstrong in 1982. Seeing an opportunity to both become a head coach and bring his first NFL love back to prominence, Ditka interviewed for the Bears’ head-coaching vacancy and ultimately got the job — and would later embark on an indelible journey.

The strike-shortened 1982 season, which saw Chicago go 3-6, and a .500 campaign (8-8) in 1983 put Ditka on thin ice. But the Bears found themselves in Year 3 of the Ditka era. As part of a 10-6 season that saw Chicago win its division for the first time since its 1963 NFL Championship season, the Bears reached the NFC Championship Game. After being shut out by Bill Walsh’s San Francisco 49ers, who went on to win the Super Bowl, in the NFC title game, Ditka’s Bears would put together one of the most dominant seasons in NFL history.

In what was a 15-1 regular season — with the mere blemish being a Week 13 loss to Dan Marino and the Dolphins on Monday Night Football — Chicago recorded 70 sacks in 1985, which came after tallying 72 sacks the year prior. The Bears’ defense pitched two shutouts in the regular season and held opponents to no more than 10 points in 11 of 16 games.

Then, Chicago proceeded to shut out BOTH the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams in the NFC playoffs before laying waste to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX, 46-10.

Who did that defense include? For starters, it had four Hall of Famers: defensive end Richard Dent, linebacker Mike Singletary and defensive linemen Steve McMichael and Dan Hampton. Chicago’s defense also had Pro Bowl linebackers Otis Wilson and Wilber Marshall and “The Fridge,” defensive lineman William Perry, who, of course, would occasionally get the call on the run — or in the air — on offense. All the while, the Bears had Leslie Frazier, Gary Fencik, Dave Duerson, Mike Richardson and Ken Taylor, who combined for 23 interceptions in their secondary.

The ’80s Bears, specifically the 1985 Bears, have an argument for being the best defense ever assembled.

As for the other side of the ball, Chicago leaned on one of the best running backs in NFL history in Walter Payton, with Hall of Fame left tackle Jimbo Covert and perennial Pro Bowlers Jay Hilgenberg and Mark Bortz leading the way up front. Meanwhile, Ditka had the ever-confident Jim McMahon under center.

While the Bears never returned to the Super Bowl after the 1985 season under Ditka, they won 14 games in 1986 despite the departure of defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan, who became the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, and made the playoffs and won double-digit games in seven of Ditka’s 12 seasons at the helm (1982-92).

Ditka’s Cultural Impact

Mike Ditka won a championship with the Bears as both a player and coach. (Photo by John Biever /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X40838 )

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Everybody knows or has seen somebody who wears a Harley-Davidson-looking leather jacket. But for Bears fans, that was just their beloved head coach.

Dark jacket. Dark glass. A boisterous face. Never satisfied. That was the vibe Ditka portrayed on the Bears’ sideline. And if he wasn’t in leather, he was rocking the signature Bears vest that countless fans are seen wearing at Soldier Field and across the country.

Meanwhile, in the wake of the team’s Super Bowl triumph and consistent playoff presence, Chicago’s players and coaches became prominent public figures. Yeah, Ditka wasn’t in “The Super Bowl Shuffle,” but he did inspire one of the most memorable skits in “Saturday Night Live” history, that being “Bill Swerski’s Super Fans,” which is based on multiple Chicago “super fans” revering the Bears’ head coach at the pub “Ditka’s.”

Ditka also starred in the 2005 movie “Kicking & Screaming,” with him serving as a coach for Will Ferrell’s character’s son’s soccer team.

Ditka’s NFL Standing

Mike Ditka was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988. (Photo by Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images)

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Ditka is tied with George Halas for first in Bears’ history with six playoff victories and is second in franchise history with 106 regular-season wins. In all, Ditka, who was also the head coach of the New Orleans Saints from 1997-99, is 34th among head coaches in NFL history with 121 regular-season wins and is tied with Dennis Green for 32nd with 12 career playoff game appearances.

Meanwhile, as a player, Ditka is fourth in Bears’ history with 34 receiving touchdowns, fifth with 4,503 receiving yards and sixth with 316 receptions.

Some people are great players. Others are great coaches.

Mike Ditka was both.

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Los Angeles Chargers tackle Rashawn Slater was placed on injured reserve Friday after having right ankle surgery.

Slater had the surgery Thursday after a high ankle sprain in last weekend’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He’ll miss at least four games. The team said Slater will begin rehab immediately.

Slater missed all of last season after rupturing the patellar tendon in his left knee in training camp. He signed a $114 million, four-year extension in July 2025.

Slater is the latest in a string of injuries for the Chargers, who host Denver on Sunday.

Also hurt are Joe Alt (neck), Kayode Awosika (fibula), Derwin James Jr. (hamstring), Donte Jackson (hamstring) and Ladd McConkey (foot).

The Chargers have struggled through injuries and a poor 0-4 start to the season. Now, Los Angeles will face the Denver Broncos at home for an AFC West showdown in hopes to secure its first win of the season. 

Reporting by The Associated Press.

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I’ve been covering White Sox baseball all week while preparing for my brother’s wedding on Saturday.

It’s been chaos, as you can imagine.

Therefore, this is going to be a hybrid story with “Sportsbook Whispers” and my best bets all rolled into one story. 

We’ll be back to our normal routine next week.

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The weekend’s biggest college football game is No. 2 Georgia against No. 6 Alabama at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa. 

Circa Sports in Las Vegas opened Georgia -1.5 last Sunday, but the Bama is now a 2-point favorite.

Two of the sharpest guys I know bet the Bulldogs.

“Georgia should be favored,” former Las Vegas bookmaker Ed Salmons told me. “Alabama just put up 56 on Mississippi State, and now they’re everyone’s new favorite team. And they’re at home. This Georgia team is an experienced group. They’ve been through the wars. Alabama is a pretty young team with a freshman quarterback.

“I’m shocked they’re giving me points with Georgia.”

Underdog Georgia and head coach Kirby Smart will try to pull off the upset against Bama in Tuscaloosa (Getty Images).

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Professional bettor Slice was the highest on Alabama heading into the season. While most Vegas buddies I know ranked the Crimson Tide outside the top 10 in their power ratings, Slice slotted them eighth in late August.

“I just thought they had the right to be better based on how bad they were last year,” Slice said. “They’re Alabama. They have good coaches and players. I expected the water to meet its level. That said, Alabama should not be favored in this game. I could get to PK, but in no way do I have them favored.”

“Georgia is on a different level than them.”

My Instagram comments were buzzing this week when the “Bear Bets” squad posted a clip of me giving my updated power ratings. I have the Miami Hurricanes as the fifth-best team in the country behind Ohio State, Georgia, Notre Dame and Texas. That’s high praise to be a top-five team.

Canes fans still lost their minds.

I truly don’t think we’re going to learn how good Miami really is until the Hurricanes face Notre Dame on Nov. 7. 

The schedule has been a cakewalk so far, and I’m not really that impressed with a blowout of a terrible Clemson team.

“I played Clemson +17 in that game and lost,” Slice admitted. “I still think Miami is overrated. Clemson can’t throw and threw for almost 300 yards. And they’re going to be in trouble when they play a real defense. It feels like all they do with the quarterback is throw these short little passes and let [Malachi] Toney and the other receivers run all over the place.

“That’s not going to work against Notre Dame.”

Some experts note that Miami’s schedule has been a “cakewalk” so far. (Getty Images)

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How bad is Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood?

“Oh my God,” Salmons cracked. “We were watching Michigan-Minnesota last week and joking that Michigan should punt on first down and let the defense try to score. Their offense is horrendous right now. I loved Underwood sailing the ball out of bounds on the final fourth down. It was awesome.”

“The program feels soft,” Slice added. “They’re completely outmatched against these defenses. The offensive line is getting worked, and the quarterback doesn’t throw with any accuracy down the field.

“It really speaks to how much the program fell when Jim Harbaugh left.”

As for the NFL, sportsbooks are so impressed with Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson. 

Caleb Williams is questionable for Sunday’s game at Green Bay, so odds are good Johnson must coach up backup Tyson Bagent again.

“It’s been really impressive and telling how much Johnson and the weapons around him have elevated the Bears,” Caesars Sportsbook head of football Joey Feazel told me. “Especially considering they’ve found success with two different backup quarterbacks. It almost raises the question of how much Caleb Williams’ presence is contributing to the Bears’ power rating.”

“I think Chicago is one of the best coached teams in the entire league,” Caesars Sportsbook senior director John Murray added.  

High praise, eh?

How much is injured Caleb Williams worth to th eBears’ power rating? (Getty Images)

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As for best bets this week, we discussed most of these plays on the latest episode of “Bear Bets” and I’m adding Miami Ohio -3.5 because there are rumblings about UMass QB1 Pop Watson being out with an injury.

(2026 Record: 12-11-2, -0.1 units)

Iowa +3
Miami Ohio -3.5
Georgia +1.5
Oregon -10.5
New Orleans Saints +2.5

Good luck, all. 

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