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IOWA HOSTS MICHIGAN STATE, ILLINOIS VISITS PURDUE IN BIG TEN FOOTBALL ON NBC AND PEACOCK THIS SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

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Iowa Hosts Michigan State from Kinnick Stadium in Primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET on B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock

Illinois Visits Purdue at 3:30 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock

Last Week’s Ohio State-Notre Dame Thriller is NBC’s Most Watched Regular-Season College Football Game Since 1993 “Game Of The Century”

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 27, 2023 – NBC Sports’ college football slate this Saturday, Sept. 30, features the Iowa Hawkeyes (3-1) hosting the Michigan State Spartans (2-2) in primetime on B1G Saturday Night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, and the Illinois Fighting Illini (2-2) visiting the Purdue Boilermakers (1-3) at 3:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Last Saturday, Sept. 23, NBC Sports drew its largest regular-season college football audience in 30 years for No. 6 Ohio State’s down-to-the-wire 17-14 win over No. 9 Notre Dame. Click here for more.

NBC Sports’ college football coverage this Saturday:

B1G Saturday Night, 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock: Michigan State at Iowa

B1G Saturday Night travels to Iowa City this week as Iowa hosts Michigan State from Kinnick Stadium.

The Hawkeyes, who were ranked No. 24 entering last week, lost at No. 6 Penn State, 31-0, on Saturday, marking their first defeat of the season. The Spartans fell to Maryland, 31-9, last week.

Michigan State at Iowa will be called by NBC Sports’ B1G Saturday Night team of Noah Eagle (play-by-play), former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sidelines). Terry McAulay serves as the rules analyst.

3:30 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock: Illinois at Purdue

Illinois travels to Purdue following a 23-17 victory over Florida Atlantic last weekend. Fighting Illini quarterback Luke Altmyer tallied 303 passing yards and two touchdowns (one passing, one rushing) and wide receiver Isaiah Williams – who is second in the Big Ten with 333 receiving yards this season – led the team with eight catches for 120 yards in the win.

Purdue looks to bounce back from last weekend’s 38-17 loss to Wisconsin, in which running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown. Boilermakers quarterback Hudson Card ranks third in the Big Ten with 1,027 passing yards.

Illinois-Purdue will be called from Ross–Ade Stadium by Brendan Burke (play-by-play), Michael Robinson (analyst) and Zora Stephenson (sidelines). Former Big Ten referee Reggie Smith serves as the rules analyst.

B1G College Countdown on NBC and Peacock

NBC Sports’ B1G College Countdown studio show, featuring host Maria Taylor, analysts Matt Cassel and Joshua Perry, and co-host Ahmed Fareed will be live from Iowa’s Kinnick Stadium on Saturday (7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock). Nicole Auerbach serves as the college football insider. Fareed, Cassel, Perry and Auerbach will also host pregame coverage of Illinois-Purdue beginning at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock.

Each week, College Countdown will capture college football’s unique gameday atmosphere by providing pre-game and halftime commentary from the site of that week’s primetime game – 11 Big Ten and two Notre Dame games. The show will also provide pre-game and halftime content for NBC Sports’ college football afternoon games throughout the season on NBC and Peacock.

NBC Sports’ FBS college football games announced to date:

Date Time (ET) Matchup Platform
Sat., Sept. 30 3:30 p.m. Illinois at Purdue Peacock
Sat., Sept. 30 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at Iowa NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 7 Noon Rutgers at Wisconsin Peacock
Sat., Oct. 7 3:30 p.m. Purdue at Iowa Peacock
Sat., Oct. 7 7:30 p.m. Michigan at Minnesota NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. No. 8 USC at No. 11 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at No. 11 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 11 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at No. 4 Ohio State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 18 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at No. 11 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Fri., Nov. 24 7:30 p.m. No. 6 Penn State at Michigan State (Ford Field) NBC, Peacock

 

The remaining NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football games will be announced during the season, with each matchup typically announced 12 days prior to the scheduled game date.

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any streamer in the United States, featuring live coverage including Big Ten Football, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

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NO. 9 NOTRE DAME FIGHTING IRISH HOST NO. 6 OHIO STATE BUCKEYES IN TOP TEN SHOWDOWN THIS SATURDAY AT 7:30 P.M. ET ON NBC AND PEACOCK

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QB Taulia Tagovailoa and Maryland Visit Michigan State Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

College Countdown Pregame Show from South Bend, Ind., Begins at 3 p.m. ET, Continues at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

Maria Taylor Interviews Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr., Joshua Perry Speaks with Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman, and Notre Dame Heisman Trophy Winner Tim Brown Joins Show Live from South Bend on Saturday’s College Countdown

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 20, 2023 – The No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-0) host the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes (3-0) in a primetime matchup of undefeated Top 10 teams this Saturday, Sept. 23, from Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind., at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, headlining NBC Sports’ college football action this weekend.  College Countdown pregame coverage begins at 7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

NBC Sports’ college football coverage this Saturday includes:

7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock: No. 6 Ohio State at No. 9 Notre Dame

The Fighting Irish defeated Central Michigan, 41-17, last weekend to remain unbeaten this season. Quarterback Sam Hartman threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns and currently leads the country in touchdown passes (13) and ranks in the top five in passing yards (1,061) and passer rating (217.8). Running back Audric Estime ran for 176 yards and a touchdown against Central Michigan, moving into first place in the nation in rushing yards (521), while wide receivers Chris Tyree and Tobias Meriweather combined for 169 receiving yards and two scores last weekend.

The Buckeyes defeated Western Kentucky, 63-10, last week to move to 3-0 and stay atop the Big Ten East division. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., son of Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XLI champion Marvin Harrison, hauled in five receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown. QB Kyle McCord passed for 318 yards and three touchdowns while RB TreVeyon Henderson rushed for 88 yards and a pair of scores in the win.

Notre Dame and Ohio State have met a total of seven times, with the Buckeyes leading the all-time series, 5-2. The most recent matchup saw the Buckeyes win, 21-10, in last year’s season-opener on Sept. 3, 2022. This will be the first matchup between the two programs to be held at Notre Dame Stadium since 1996. Ohio State is second all-time in wins with 956 while Notre Dame ranks fourth with 942.

Noah Eagle (play-by-play) and Todd Blackledge (analyst) will call Ohio State-Notre Dame, along with Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter) and Terry McAulay (rules analyst).

NBC Sports’ College Countdown studio team of Maria Taylor, Michael Robinson, Joshua Perry, Matt Cassel, Ahmed Fareed, and Nicole Auerbach will host pregame (7 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock) and halftime coverage on-site from Notre Dame Stadium. They will also host pregame coverage of Maryland-Michigan State from South Bend at 3 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Headlining College Countdown on Saturday, Notre Dame Heisman Trophy winner and Pro Football Hall of Famer Tim Brown joins live from South Bend, Maria Taylor interviews Marvin Harrison, Jr., and Joshua Perry speaks with Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman. Additionally, a Pro Football Hall of Famer will continue NBC Sports’ new tradition and bang the Saturday Night drum pregame. Prior “drummers” include Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons, former NFL running back LaMont Jordan, and Purdue basketball player and consensus National Player of the Year Zach Edey.

Each week, College Countdown will capture college football’s unique gameday atmosphere by providing pre-game and halftime commentary from the site of that week’s primetime game – 11 Big Ten and two Notre Dame games. The show will also provide pre-game and halftime content for NBC Sports’ college football afternoon games throughout the season on NBC and Peacock.

3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock: Maryland at Michigan State

The Maryland Terrapins (3-0) visit the Michigan State Spartans (2-1) at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Maryland defeated Virginia, 42-14, at home last weekend, scoring 42 unanswered points after falling behind 14-0 in the first quarter. QB Taulia Tagovailoa – the brother of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa – passed for 342 yards and a touchdown and leads the Big Ten in passing yards (889) this season.

Michigan State looks to rebound after falling to No. 8 Washington, 41-7, last weekend.

Maryland at Michigan State will be called by Jac Collinsworth (play-by-play), Jason Garrett (analyst) and Zora Stephenson (sidelines). Former Big Ten referee Reggie Smith serves as the rules analyst.

NBC Sports’ FBS college football games announced to date:

Date Time (ET) Matchup Platform
Sat., Sept. 23 3:30 p.m. Maryland at Michigan State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 23 7:30 p.m. No. 6 Ohio State at No. 9 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 30 3:30 p.m. Illinois at Purdue Peacock
Sat., Sept. 30 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at No. 24 Iowa NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. No. 5 USC at No. 9 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at No. 9 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 11 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at No. 6 Ohio State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 18 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at No. 9 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Fri., Nov. 24 7:30 p.m. No. 7 Penn State at Michigan State (Ford Field) NBC, Peacock

 

The remaining NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football games will be announced during the season, with each matchup typically announced 12 days prior to the scheduled game date.

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock. Throughout the 2023 season, Peacock simulstreams all Notre Dame games aired live on NBC, including pre- and postgame coverage and the platform exclusively presented a matchup for the third consecutive season when the Fighting Irish defeated Central Michigan on Sat., Sept. 16.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any streamer in the United States, featuring live coverage including Big Ten Football, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

–NBC SPORTS–

PEACOCK EXCLUSIVE COLLEGE FOOTBALL DOUBLEHEADER FEATURES NO. 8 WASHINGTON & NO. 9 NOTRE DAME, PLUS SYRACUSE AT PURDUE ON B1G SATURDAY NIGHT ON NBC AND PEACOCK THIS SAT., SEPT. 16

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Heisman Hopeful QBs Headline Peacock Exclusive Games: Sam Hartman and No. 9 Notre Dame (3-0) Host Central Michigan (1-1) at 2:30 P.M. ET Followed by QB Michael Penix Jr. and No. 8 Washington (2-0) Visiting Michigan State (2-0) at 5 p.m. ET

Purdue (1-1) Hosts Syracuse (2-0) in Primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET on B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock

Morehouse College Faces Albany State in the HBCU New York Classic at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock and CNBC

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 12, 2023 – Peacock’s exclusive doubleheader, featuring Associated Press No. 8 Washington visiting unbeaten Michigan State and No. 9 Notre Dame hosting Central Michigan, as well as Syracuse-Purdue in primetime on B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock and the HBCU New York Classic on Peacock and CNBC, headline NBC Sports’ college football slate this Saturday, Sept. 16.

NBC Sports’ college football coverage this Saturday includes:

2:30 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock: Central Michigan at No. 9 Notre Dame

Following their 45-24 win over North Carolina State last weekend, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (3-0) host the Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) at Notre Dame Stadium this Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Fighting Irish quarterback Sam Hartman passed for 286 yards and four touchdowns in last week’s victory. Hartman is among Heisman Trophy contenders this season as he currently ranks in the top 10 in the country in touchdown passes (10), passing yards (731), and passer rating (222.5). Running back Audric Estime ran for 134 yards and two touchdowns while wide receiver Holden Staes had four receptions for 115 yards and two scores.

Central Michigan topped New Hampshire, 45-42, in their home opener last week as QB Bert Emanuel Jr. threw for 193 yards and two touchdowns while adding 101 yards and two more scores on the ground. Running back Myles Bailey rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown.

Central Michigan at Notre Dame will be called by Jac Collinsworth (play-by-play), Jason Garrett (analyst) and Zora Stephenson (sidelines). Former Big Ten referee Terry McAulay serves as the rules analyst.

3 p.m. ET on Peacock and CNBC: Toyota HBCU New York Classic: Morehouse College vs. Albany State

Morehouse College and Albany State University face off in the second annual Toyota HBCU New York Classic presented by Walmart this Saturday, Sept. 16 at 3 p.m. ET on Peacock and CNBC.

Celebrating all the tradition and pageantry of the HBCU game day experience, Morehouse will face Albany State at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey this Saturday. Last year’s game featured an attendance of more than 35,000 fans at MetLife.

Kyle Draper will call Saturday’s game alongside analyst and former NFL tight end Charles Arbuckle (analyst). NBC Sports’ Corey Robinson, a former Notre Dame wide receiver, will serve as the in-game reporter.

5 p.m. ET Exclusively on Peacock: No. 8 Washington at Michigan State

The Michigan State Spartans (2-0) host the No. 8 Washington Huskies (2-0) at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Mich., Saturday at 5 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock.

Michigan State defeated Richmond, 45-14, at home last weekend as QB Noah Kim passed for 292 yards and three touchdowns while running back Nathan Carter totaled 125 yards (111 rushing, 14 receiving) and three touchdowns. Michigan State’s defense held Richmond to 193 total yards.

Washington topped Tulsa last week, 43-10, led by QB Michael Penix Jr.’s 409 passing yards and three touchdowns. Penix Jr., a Heisman Trophy hopeful through his first two weeks of the season, ranks fourth in the country in passing yards (859). Wide receivers Jalen McMillan and Rome Odunze combined for 227 receiving yards and two touchdowns last week.

Washington at Michigan State will be called by Brendan Burke (play-by-play), Chris Simms (analyst) and Caroline Pineda (sidelines). Former Big Ten referee Reggie Smith serves as the rules analyst.

B1G Saturday Night, 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock: Syracuse at Purdue

This week’s B1G Saturday Night matchup features the Syracuse Orange (2-0) visiting the Purdue Boilermakers (1-1), winners of the Big Ten West division last season, at 7:30 p.m. ET from Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. The teams played a thriller last September at Syracuse, combining for four lead changes and 42 points in the fourth quarter of a three-point Orange victory.

The Boilermakers defeated Virginia Tech, 24-17, last week behind QB Hudson Card’s 248 passing yards and the combined 146 rushing yards and two touchdowns by running backs Devin Mockobee and Tyrone Tracy Jr.

The Orange topped Western Michigan, 48-7, last week led by the wide receiver trio of Donovan Brown, Isaiah Jones, and Umari Hatcher, who each recorded 80+ receiving yards. The offense also features tight end Oronde Gadsden, an AP Preseason second-team All-American.

Syracuse at Purdue will be called by NBC Sports’ B1G Saturday Night team of Noah Eagle (play-by-play), former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sidelines). Terry McAulay serves as the rules analyst.

B1G College Countdown on NBC and Peacock

NBC Sports’ B1G College Countdown studio show, featuring host Maria Taylor and analysts Matt Cassel, Joshua Perry, Michael Robinson, and co-host Ahmeed Fareed, will be live from Purdue’s Ross-Ade Stadium on Saturday. Nicole Auerbach serves as the college football insider.

Each week, College Countdown will capture college football’s unique gameday atmosphere by providing pre-game and halftime commentary from the site of that week’s primetime game – 11 Big Ten and two Notre Dame games. The show will also provide pre-game and halftime content for NBC Sports’ college football afternoon games throughout the season on NBC and Peacock.

NBC Sports’ FBS college football games announced to date:

Date Time (ET) Matchup Platform
Sat., Sept. 16 2:30 p.m. Central Michigan at No. 9 Notre Dame Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 5 p.m. No. 8 Washington at Michigan State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 7:30 p.m. Syracuse at Purdue NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 23 3:30 p.m. Maryland at Michigan State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 23 7:30 p.m. No. 6 Ohio State at No. 9 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. No. 5 USC at No. 9 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at No. 10 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 11 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at No. 5 Ohio State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 18 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at No. 10 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Fri., Nov. 24 7:30 p.m. No. 7 Penn State at Michigan State (Ford Field) NBC, Peacock

 

The remaining NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football games will be announced during the season, with each matchup typically announced 12 days prior to the scheduled game date.

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any streamer in the United States, featuring live coverage including Big Ten Football, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

–NBC SPORTS–

NO. 7 PENN STATE AND MARYLAND HEADLINE NBC SPORTS’ BIG TEN FOOTBALL GAMES ON NBC AND PEACOCK THIS SATURDAY, SEPT. 9

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At Noon ET on Saturday Exclusively on Peacock, QB Drew Allar and Penn State (1-0) Host Delaware (1-0)

QB Taulia Tagovailoa and Maryland (1-0) Host Charlotte (1-0) in Primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET on B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock

Last Week’s B1G Saturday Night Opener on NBC and Peacock Ranked as NBC Sports’ Second-Most Watched Labor Day Saturday Primetime Show since 2015; Saturday’s Peacock Exclusive Game was Most-Streamed College Football Game in NBC Sports History

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 6, 2023 – NBC Sports’ college football slate this Saturday, Sept. 9, features No. 7 Penn State (1-0) hosting Delaware at Noon ET exclusively on Peacock and Maryland (1-0) facing Charlotte in primetime on B1G Saturday Night at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

Last Saturday, NBC Sports kicked off its new Big Ten partnership on NBC and Peacock with two of college football’s top seven teams – Associated Press’ No. 2 Michigan and No. 7 Penn State – securing double-digit home victories against non-conference opponents.

Saturday’s Peacock-exclusive game (East Carolina-Michigan) was the most-streamed college football game in NBC Sports’ history The debut of B1G Saturday Night franchise, with No. 7 Penn State’s 38-15 victory over West Virginia, was the second-most watched Labor Day Saturday primetime show on NBC since 2015. Click here for more viewership information from last weekend. Notre Dame also hosted Tennessee State on NBC and Peacock, providing NBC Sports with its first-ever college football tripleheader.

NBC Sports’ college football coverage this Saturday includes:

Noon ET Exclusively on Peacock: Delaware at No. 7 Penn State

Following their season-opening 38-15 win over West Virginia last weekend, Penn State (1-0) hosts Delaware (1-0) at Beaver Stadium this Saturday at Noon ET exclusively on Peacock.

Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar, making his first collegiate start, passed for 325 yards and three touchdowns in last week’s victory and wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith totaled 123 receiving yards and two touchdown catches.

Delaware topped Stony Brook, 37-13, in their season opener last week as Blue Hens quarterback Ryan O’Connor passed for 346 yards and a touchdown.

Delaware at Penn State will be called by Brendan Burke (play-by-play), Michael Robinson (analyst) and Zora Stephenson (sidelines). Former Big Ten referee Reggie Smith serves as the rules analyst.

B1G Saturday Night, 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock: Charlotte at Maryland

This week’s B1G Saturday Night matchup features Maryland (1-0) hosting Charlotte (1-0) at 7:30 p.m. ET from SECU Stadium in College Park, Md.

The Terps defeated Towson, 38-6, last week as quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa – the brother of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa – passed for 260 yards and totaled four touchdowns (three passing, one rushing). Maryland’s defense limited Towson to 276 total yards.

The Charlotte 49ers opened their season with a 24-3 win over South Carolina State last week.

Charlotte at Maryland will be called by NBC Sports’ B1G Saturday Night team of Noah Eagle (play-by-play), former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sidelines). Terry McAulay serves as the rules analyst.

B1G College Countdown on NBC and Peacock

NBC Sports’ B1G College Countdown studio show, featuring host Maria Taylor, analysts Matt Cassel, and Joshua Perry, and co-host Ahmed Fareed will be live from Maryland’s SECU Stadium on Saturday. Nicole Auerbach serves as the college football insider.

Each week, College Countdown will capture college football’s unique gameday atmosphere by providing pre-game and halftime commentary from the site of that week’s primetime game – 11 Big Ten and two Notre Dame games. The show will also provide pre-game and halftime content for NBC Sports’ college football afternoon games throughout the season on NBC and Peacock.

NBC Sports’ FBS college football games announced to date:

Date Time (ET) Matchup Platform
Sat., Sept. 9 Noon Delaware at No. 7 Penn State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 9 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Maryland NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 2:30 p.m. Central Michigan at No. 10 Notre Dame Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 5 p.m. No. 8 Washington at Michigan State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 7:30 p.m. Syracuse at Purdue NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 23 7:30 p.m. No. 5 Ohio State at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. No. 6 USC at No. 10 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at No. 10 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 11 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at No. 5 Ohio State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 18 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at No. 10 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Fri., Nov. 24 7:30 p.m. No. 7 Penn State at Michigan State (Ford Field) NBC, Peacock

 

The remaining NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football games will be announced during the season, with each matchup typically announced 12 days prior to the scheduled game date.

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any streamer in the United States, featuring live coverage including Big Ten Football, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

–NBC SPORTS–

B1G SATURDAY NIGHT OPENER ON NBC AND PEACOCK RANKS AS NBC’s SECOND-MOST WATCHED LABOR DAY SATURDAY PRIMETIME SHOW SINCE 2015

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Saturday’s Peacock Exclusive Game, No. 2 Michigan’s 30-3 Victory Over East Carolina, is Most-Streamed College Football Game in NBC Sports History

No. 7 Penn State’s 23-Point Win Over West Virginia Peaked at 4.4 Million Viewers From 8:45-9p.m. ET during Tight Second Quarter

B1G Saturday Night Opener is NBC Sports’ Most Watched Primetime College Football Game Featuring Only One Ranked Team Since 2015

STAMFORD, Conn. – Sept. 4, 2023 – NBC Sports kicked off its new Big Ten partnership last Saturday on NBC and Peacock with two of college football’s top seven teams – Associated Press’ No. 2 Michigan and No. 7 Penn State – securing double-digit home victories against non-conference opponents.

Mike Tirico and Chris Simms opened the afternoon at Noon ET exclusively on Peacock, from the booth at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, where more than 100,000 fans were in attendance for the Wolverines’ season opener against East Carolina.

“Good afternoon and welcome to Big Ten Football on Peacock, and welcome to one of the great sports settings in America — Michigan Stadium on a college football Saturday. Here from the Big House, it’s East Carolina visiting No. 2 Michigan,” Tirico said.

“A great place to be for the first Saturday in college football and a great place to be for the first day of a new era,” he continued. “On behalf of all of us at NBC Sports, so pleased to welcome you to the Big Ten on the platforms of NBC Sports. B1G Saturday Night will be a part of your Saturday night college football for the next seven years, and exclusive games on Peacock like this one that will continue on into basketball season as well.”

The Peacock-exclusive game that Tirico and Simms called on Saturday – Michigan’s 30-3 victory over East Carolina – is the most-streamed college football game in NBC Sports’ history.

On Saturday night, NBC Sports kicked off its new B1G Saturday Night franchise with Penn State hosting West Virginia at Beaver Stadium. NBC Sports’ B1G College Countdown studio show also made its on-campus debut at Penn State, providing reports throughout NBC Sports’ college football day.

Among the viewership highlights from NBC Sports’ opening weekend of Big Ten Football:

    • No. 7 Penn State’s 38-15 B1G Saturday Night victory over West Virginia averaged 3.7 million viewers across NBC, Peacock and NBC Sports Digital, ranking as the second most watched Labor Day Saturday primetime show on NBC since 2015, trailing only No. 12 Notre Dame’s seven-point victory against No. 14 Michigan in 2018 (7.2 million viewers on 9/1/18).
    • Viewership for West Virginia-Penn State peaked at 4.4 million from 8:45-9 p.m. ET during the second quarter, when the teams were within one score.
    • Saturday night’s matchup was also NBC Sports’ most-watched primetime college football game featuring only one ranked team since 2015 (No. 14 Notre Dame’s fourth-quarter, come-from-behind victory against USC, 10/17/15).

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock. These exclusive games join Peacock’s expansive programming which offers the most live sports of any streamer in the United States, featuring live coverage including Big Ten Football, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

In addition to its Big Ten coverage and as part of NBC Sports’ first-ever college football tripleheader, Notre Dame defeated Tennessee State 56-3 at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBCUNIVERSAL SURROUNDS OPENING WEEKEND OF BIG TEN FOOTBALL

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TODAY, Access Hollywood, NBC News and More to Feature Custom Support Surrounding Big Ten Kickoff this Weekend

NBC and Peacock Kick Off Big Ten Football in TWO Days (Sat., Sept. 2): No. 2 Michigan Hosts East Carolina at Noon ET Exclusively on Peacock; No. 7 Penn State Hosts West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

STAMFORD, Conn. – Aug. 31, 2023 – NBCUniversal presents a comprehensive slate of content and promotion surrounding the launch of NBC Sports’ new Big Ten Football partnership this Saturday, Sept. 2, as three of college football’s Top 13 teams – Associated Press No. 2 Michigan, No. 7 Penn State, and No. 13 Notre Dame – headline NBC Sports’ first-ever college football tripleheader on NBC and Peacock.

Below is a summary of the NBCUniversal properties that are supporting the opening weekend of Big Ten Football on NBC and Peacock:

    • TODAY: A themed plaza segment supporting Saturday’s Big Ten kickoff on NBC and Peacock. Throughout the season, Saturday TODAY will promote that day’s games (B1G Ten Day on 8/10 pictured above).
    • ACCESS HOLLYWOOD: Custom segment promoting this weekend’s B1G Saturday Night game, which will continue each week throughout the season.
    • NBC NIGHTLY NEWS WITH LESTER HOLT: Lead-in programming for B1G Saturday Night will incorporate college football editorial content throughout the season.
    • CNBC: College football interviews throughout the year on Business Day and Make it.
    • Love Island: Presented a B1G-themed football challenge during the August 18 episode.
    • NBC AFFILIATES, OWNED STATIONS, AND NBC SPORTS REGIONAL NETWORKS: Custom weekly content segments for local Big Ten fanbases, including NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Chicago, local lifestyle content emphasizing fanbases’ tailgating and excitement, and more.
    • USA NETWORK, BRAVO and E!: Social posts from shows across each network integrating football terminology.
    • NBC SPORTS GRILL & BREW: Weekly special menu items inspired by home and away team markets.

 

NBCUniversal and the Big Ten Conference kick off their new 7-year agreement this Saturday, Sept. 2 with two of college football’s top programs – Penn State and Michigan – opening their 2023 seasons with home games.

    • At Noon ET, exclusively on Peacock, the Big Ten champion and Associated Press preseason No. 2 Michigan Wolverines open “The Big House” against the East Carolina Pirates.
    • At 7:30 p.m. ET, on NBC and Peacock, the AP preseason No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions, Rose Bowl winners this past winter, host West Virginia at Beaver Stadium in the schools’ 50th meeting, but first since 1992. The Nittany Lions and Mountaineers played 31 times between 1960-92.

 

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock.

Peacock will simulstream all of NBC Sports’ college football games and studio shows airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including B1G Saturday Night and Notre Dame Football home games.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any streamer in the United States, featuring live coverage including Big Ten Football, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

–NBC SPORTS–

NEW NBC SPORTS PODCASTS “B1G TALK WITH TODD AND NOAH” AND “GO B1G OR GO HOME” LAUNCH TODAY

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NBC and Peacock Kick Off Big Ten Football in THREE Days (Sat., Sept. 2): No. 2 Michigan Hosts East Carolina at Noon ET Exclusively on Peacock; No. 7 Penn State Hosts West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

B1G Talk with Todd & Noah Features B1G Saturday Night Announce Team of Todd Blackledge and Noah Eagle

Go B1G or Go Home Hosted by B1G College Countdown‘s Ahmed Fareed and Joshua Perry

STAMFORD, Conn. – Aug. 30, 2023 – With NBC and Peacock kicking off their Big Ten Football schedules this Saturday, NBC Sports debuts a pair of Big Ten podcasts today: B1G Talk with Todd and Noah, featuring B1G Saturday Night analyst Todd Blackledge and play-by-play announcer Noah Eagle, and Go B1G or Go Home, hosted by B1G College Countdown’s Ahmed Fareed and Joshua Perry.

NBCUniversal and the Big Ten Conference kick off their new 7-year agreement this Saturday, Sept. 2 with two of college football’s top programs – Penn State and Michigan – opening their 2023 seasons with home games.

    • At Noon ET, exclusively on Peacock, the Big Ten champion and Associated Press preseason No. 2 Michigan Wolverines open “The Big House” against the East Carolina Pirates.
    • At 7:30 p.m. ET, on NBC and Peacock, the AP preseason No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions, Rose Bowl winners this past winter, host West Virginia at Beaver Stadium in the schools’ 50th meeting, but first since 1992. The Nittany Lions and Mountaineers played 31 times between 1960-92.

 

B1G Talk with Todd and Noah, hosted by Blackledge and Eagle, sees the two personalities discuss the top stories, games, highlights, rankings, and more on a weekly basis each Wednesday during the Big Ten Football season. The premiere episode debuted today, Aug. 30, on all major platforms.

Go B1G or Go Home, hosted by B1G College Countdown’s Fareed and Perry, breaks down the biggest sports stories across the entire Big Ten conference, including instant analysis on Saturday nights after football games. Debuting last Friday, episodes will be released on Saturday nights during football season. The show will be available year-round, covering all Big Ten sports. Joining Fareed and Perry will be an expert cast of analysts including fellow B1G College Countdown analyst Matt Cassel, and others.

B1G Talk with Todd and Noah and Go B1G or Go Home are available for download on all major platforms, including: NBCSports.com/podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Amazon Music, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and iHeart.

Video clips of both shows are posted on NBCSports.com as well as the NBC Sports YouTube and Instagram pages.

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock.

Peacock will simulstream all of NBC Sports’ college football games and studio shows airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including B1G Saturday Night and Notre Dame Football home games.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any SVOD service in the United States, featuring live coverage including Big Ten Football, Sunday Night Football, Notre Dame Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

–NBC SPORTS–

TODD BLACKLEDGE, JOSHUA PERRY, MICHAEL ROBINSON & MATT CASSEL PREVIEW BIG TEN FOOTBALL ON NBC AND PEACOCK

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Four Days to Kickoff of Big Ten Football on NBC and Peacock This Saturday – No. 2 Michigan Hosts East Carolina at Noon ET Exclusively on Peacock; No. 7 Penn State Hosts West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

“I think that they are well positioned to make a run at the whole thing.” – Todd Blackledge on Michigan’s prospects this season

“I talked to Jim Harbaugh while we were at the Big Ten media day, and he thinks this kid is a generational talent.” – Matt Cassel on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy

“A lot of people are saying, from an arm-talent standpoint, he’s probably the best or one of the best that has ever come out of the school. That’s a tremendous amount of pressure.” – Michael Robinson on Penn State QB Drew Allar

STAMFORD, Conn. – Aug. 29, 2023 – NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football analysts, including B1G Saturday Night’s Todd Blackledge and B1G College Countdown’s Joshua Perry, Michael Robinson, and Matt Cassel, previewed the upcoming Big Ten Football season on a media conference call.

NBCUniversal and the Big Ten Conference kick off their landmark 7-year agreement this Saturday, Sept. 2 with two of college football’s top programs – Penn State and Michigan – opening their 2023 seasons with home games.

    • At Noon ET, exclusively on Peacock, the Big Ten champion and Associated Press preseason No. 2 Michigan Wolverines open “The Big House” against East Carolina.

 

    • At 7:30 p.m. ET, on NBC and Peacock, the AP preseason No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions, Rose Bowl winners this past winter, host West Virginia at Beaver Stadium in the schools’ 50th meeting, but first since 1992. The Nittany Lions and Mountaineers played 31 times between 1960-92.

 

Below are highlights from the call: For a complete transcript, click here.

Perry on Big Ten Football: “One of the things that I hope we all bring to you is just a celebration of college football. And I know a lot of people talk about the changing landscape…but ultimately, when we get to Saturdays, I think it is time to celebrate what the young men out there are doing and all the coaches and all the time they put in and ultimately the pride and the tradition that comes along with this conference specifically.”

Blackledge on Michigan’s prospects this season: “The last two years they have really turned the thing around. Coming into this year, with the guys they have coming back, with the way they’ve been able to refortify their offensive line again through the transfer portal, second year for the defensive coordinator and system with a lot of talent on that side of the ball, I think that they are well positioned to make a run at the whole thing.”

Cassel on Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy’s development: “I talked to Jim Harbaugh while we were at the Big Ten media day, and he thinks this kid is a generational talent. And the strides he’s made from year one as a full starter last year going into year two, he thinks it’s going to be a night-and-day difference with his comfort level.”

Blackledge on Penn State QB Drew Allar’s first career start this Saturday against West Virginia: “He’s going to learn and grow and he’s got the talent to be a great player, but I don’t think that’s going to happen overnight. It’s just not something that — I don’t care how many stars you have in front of your name, from the recruiting analyst — you still have to play and grow and learn as a starting quarterback. I think he’ll do well.”

Robinson on the expectations for Allar this season: “He’s going to have to make big-time throws. A lot of people are saying, from an arm-talent standpoint, he’s probably the best or one of the best that has ever come out of the school. And that’s a tremendous amount of pressure.”

Perry on the coast-to-coast nature of the Big Ten post-expansion: “I understand that dynamic is certainly changing now, but to get those matchups as regular-season matchups in-conference is really going to lean into the tradition for people…The year I won the championship at Ohio State in ’14 we played Oregon…It’s a team that Ohio State hadn’t historically faced a ton. And I think even that desire to see those two brands on the football field was a part of the buildup, even though it was a championship game. I think people really desired to see that.”

Robinson on what he’s looking forward to this season: “I love the energy of game day. I love the player entering the arena. I love the fan experience. I love the fact that we’re on the pregame show to feel that energy of being on-site.”

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock.

Peacock will simulstream all of NBC Sports’ college football games and studio shows airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including B1G Saturday Night and Notre Dame Football home games.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any SVOD service in the United States, featuring live coverage including Sunday Night Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, Notre Dame Football, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, Big Ten Football, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

–NBC SPORTS–

NO. 2 MICHIGAN, NO. 7 PENN STATE AND NO. 13 NOTRE DAME HEADLINE NBC SPORTS’ FIRST-EVER COLLEGE FOOTBALL TRIPLEHEADER THIS SAT., SEPT. 2, AS BIG TEN FOOTBALL KICKS OFF ON NBC AND PEACOCK

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Big Ten Champion Michigan Hosts East Carolina Exclusively on Peacock This Saturday at Noon ET

Penn State Hosts West Virginia in Primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock in B1G Saturday Night Opener

Notre Dame (1-0) Hosts Tennessee State in Home Opener Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

B1G College Countdown Studio Show Makes On-Campus Debut at Penn State

NBC Sports’ 2023 College Football Schedule Features 31 FBS Games, Big Ten’s First Dedicated Weekly Broadcast Primetime Game & 10 Peacock-Exclusive Games

STAMFORD, Conn. – Aug. 28, 2023 – Three of college football’s Top 13 teams – Associated Press No. 2 Michigan, No. 7 Penn State, and No. 13 Notre Dame – headline NBC Sports’ first-ever college football tripleheader this Saturday, Sept. 2 on NBC and Peacock.

NBC Sports kicks off its new Big Ten Football partnership this Saturday with games at Penn State and Michigan, bookending 1-0 Notre Dame’s second game of the season. In addition, NBC Sports’ B1G College Countdown makes its on-campus debut at Penn State.

NBC Sports’ college football coverage this Saturday includes:

    • At Noon ET, exclusively on Peacock, the Big Ten champion Michigan Wolverines open at “The Big House” against the East Carolina Pirates;
    • At 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, Notre Dame hosts the Tennessee State Tigers in the Fighting Irish’s first game of the season at Notre Dame Stadium;
    • At 7:30 p.m. ET, on NBC and Peacock, the Penn State Nittany Lions, Rose Bowl winners this past winter, host the West Virginia Mountaineers at Beaver Stadium in the primetime debut of B1G Saturday Night.

 

Noon ET Exclusively on Peacock: East Carolina at Michigan

NBC Sports’ Big Ten package kicks off this Saturday at Noon ET exclusively on Peacock as Michigan hosts East Carolina from Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.

The Wolverines won the Big Ten in 2022, their second consecutive conference title, following a 13-1 season which culminated with a 51-45 loss to the No. 2 TCU Horned Frogs in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

The Wolverines, ranked No. 2 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll, return quarterback J.J. McCarthy, and the running back duo of Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards to a team that finished fifth in rushing and 24th in total offense last season. Michigan’s defense ranked sixth in the FBS in 2022, allowing 292.1 yards per game.

East Carolina enters 2023 following an 8-5 season which concluded with a win over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in the Birmingham Bowl.

East Carolina at Michigan will be called by Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Chris Simms (analyst) and Lewis Johnson (sidelines). Terry McAulay serves as the rules analyst.

 

Tennessee State at Notre Dame, 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

Following their season-opening 42-3 win over Navy in Dublin last weekend, Notre Dame (1-0) hosts Tennessee State in their 2023 home opener on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

The Fighting Irish topped Navy last Saturday at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. In his first start under center for Notre Dame, QB Sam Hartman threw for 251 yards and four touchdowns, while running back Audric Estime had 121 total yards (95 rushing, 26 receiving) and a touchdown.

Tennessee State finished third in the Ohio Valley Conference last season, and begins its third season under head coach, College Football Hall of Famer and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George (Ohio State).

Tennessee State at Notre Dame will be called by Paul Burmeister (play-by-play), Jason Garrett (analyst), and Zora Stephenson (sidelines). Former Big Ten referee Reggie Smith serves as rules analyst. Burmeister is filling in for Jac Collinsworth, who is under the weather.

 

B1G Saturday Night, 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock: West Virginia at Penn State

No. 7 Penn State hosts West Virginia in the debut of NBC Sports’ B1G Saturday Night at 7:30 p.m. ET from Beaver Stadium in State College, Penn. Saturday’s game marks the schools’ 50th meeting, but first since 1992. The Nittany Lions and Mountaineers played this heated rivalry 31 times between 1960-92.

Last season, Penn State finished third in the Big Ten with an 11-2 record, and topped the Utah Utes, 35-21, in the Rose Bowl.

The Nittany Lions’ offense is expected to be led by sophomore quarterback Drew Allar, a five-star recruit coming out of high school who was ranked as the top quarterback prospect (and No. 3 overall) in the country by 247Sports.com in 2022. Running back Nicholas Singleton posted a Penn State freshman record with 12 rushing touchdowns last season as Singleton (1,061 yards) and Kaytron Allen (867) became the first true freshman teammates in Big Ten history with 700 or more rushing yards each in a single season.

Last season, West Virginia finished ninth in the Big 12.

West Virginia at Penn State will be called by NBC Sports’ B1G Saturday Night team of Noah Eagle (play-by-play), former Penn State quarterback Todd Blackledge (analyst) in his NBC Sports debut, and Kathryn Tappen (sidelines). Terry McAulay serves as the rules analyst.

 

B1G College Countdown on NBC and Peacock

Saturday marks the on-campus debut of NBC Sports’ B1G College Countdown studio show, featuring host Maria Taylor, analysts Matt Cassel, Joshua Perry, and Michael Robinson, co-host Ahmed Fareed, and the NBC Sports debut of college football insider Nicole Auerbach live from Penn State’s Beaver Stadium.

Each week, College Countdown will capture college football’s unique gameday atmosphere by providing pre-game and halftime commentary from the site of that week’s primetime game – 11 Big Ten and two Notre Dame games. The show will also provide pre-game and halftime content for NBC Sports’ college football afternoon games throughout the season on NBC and Peacock.

NBC Sports’ FBS college football games announced to date:

Date Time (ET) Matchup Platform
Sat., Sept. 2 Noon East Carolina at No. 2 Michigan Peacock
Sat., Sept. 2 3:30 p.m. Tennessee State at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 2 7:30 p.m. West Virginia at No. 7 Penn State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 9 Noon Delaware at No. 7 Penn State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 9 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Maryland NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 2:30 p.m. Central Michigan at No. 13 Notre Dame Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 5 p.m. No. 10 Washington at Michigan State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 7:30 p.m. Syracuse at Purdue NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 23 7:30 p.m. No. 3 Ohio State at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. No. 6 USC at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 11 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at No. 3 Ohio State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 18 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Fri., Nov. 24 7:30 p.m. No. 7 Penn State at Michigan State (Ford Field) NBC, Peacock

 

The remaining NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football games will be announced during the season, with each matchup typically announced 12 days prior to the scheduled game date.

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features Big Ten Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any SVOD service in the United States, featuring live coverage including Sunday Night Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, Notre Dame Football, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, Big Ten football (beginning in September), and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

–NBC SPORTS–

NBC SPORTS UNVEILS ON-CAMPUS STUDIO SET FOR B1G COLLEGE COUNTDOWN PRESENTED BY GENESIS – DEBUTS IN NINE DAYS, SAT., SEPT. 2 AT PENN STATE

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This Saturday, No. 13 Notre Dame Faces Navy in College Football Season Opener from Ireland at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

NBC and Peacock Kick Off Big Ten Football in Nine Days (Sat., Sept. 2): No. 2 Michigan Hosts East Carolina at Noon ET Exclusively on Peacock; No. 7 Penn State Hosts West Virginia at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock

Special On-Location B1G Yards Presented by Genesis to Provide Unique Fan Experience at NBC Sports’ Saturday Night Games

STAMFORD, Conn. – Aug. 24, 2023 – NBC Sports today unveiled a rendering of its on-campus studio set for B1G College Countdown presented by Genesis, which will debut in nine days at Penn State as NBC and Peacock kick off their Big Ten Football schedules on Saturday, Sept. 2. B1G College Countdown will lead into each B1G Saturday Night game on NBC and Peacock. In addition, College Countdown presented by Genesis will lead into the two Notre Dame primetime games on NBC and Peacock.

At a strategic location close to the stadium, the open-air set will allow students, alumni and fans from both schools to view and interact with the B1G College Countdown team as they preview the upcoming game and provide news and commentary on the day in college football. The location will also allow NBC flexibility to showcase unique parts of each school’s college football traditions in and around the stadium. The NBC Sports studio team will utilize the set throughout the day of college football coverage leading up to B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock.

In addition, NBC Sports has created a companion B1G Yards presented by Genesis fan experience, which will be on-location at each Saturday night game. NBC Sports and the universities will collaborate on a school-specific B1G Yards at each campus, highlighted by spirit team appearances, giveaways, spray-paint tattoos, a face-paint station, and a DJ deck called The Peacock Perch.

“We are thrilled to partner with Genesis on this unique opportunity to combine Big Ten and Notre Dame Football’s dedicated fanbases with new, immersive experiences backed by the power of the NBCUniversal portfolio,” said Peter Lazarus, Executive Vice President, Advertising & Partnerships, NBC Sports. “Together, we are tapping into the power of sports to create long-lasting connection and impact with brands and fans alike.”

NBC Sports kicks off coverage of the 2023 college football season this Saturday, Aug. 26, as Notre Dame travels to Dublin, Ireland, to play the Navy Midshipmen at Aviva Stadium at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. Coverage begins with College Countdown presented by Genesis at 2 p.m. ET on Peacock.

On Saturday, Sept. 2, NBC Sports debuts its landmark Big Ten Football package with two of college football’s top programs – Penn State and Michigan – opening their 2023 seasons with home games.

  • At Noon ET, exclusively on Peacock, the Big Ten champion and Associated Press preseason No. 2 Michigan Wolverines open “The Big House” against East Carolina.

 

  • At 7:30 p.m. ET, on NBC and Peacock, the AP preseason No. 7 Penn State Nittany Lions, Rose Bowl winners this past winter, host West Virginia at Beaver Stadium in the schools’ 50th meeting, but first since 1992. The Nittany Lions and Mountaineers played 31 times between 1960-92.

NBC Sports’ FBS college football games announced to date:

Date Time (ET) Matchup Platform
Sat., Aug. 26 2:30 p.m. Navy vs. No. 13 Notre Dame (in Ireland) NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 2 Noon East Carolina at No. 2 Michigan Peacock
Sat., Sept. 2 3:30 p.m. Tennessee State at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 2 7:30 p.m. West Virginia at No. 7 Penn State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 9 Noon Delaware at No. 7 Penn State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 9 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Maryland NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 2:30 p.m. Central Michigan at No. 13 Notre Dame Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 5 p.m. No. 10 Washington at Michigan State Peacock
Sat., Sept. 16 7:30 p.m. Syracuse at Purdue NBC, Peacock
Sat., Sept. 23 7:30 p.m. No. 3 Ohio State at Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 14 7:30 p.m. No. 6 USC at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Oct. 28 3:30 p.m. Pittsburgh at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 11 7:30 p.m. Michigan State at No. 3 Ohio State NBC, Peacock
Sat., Nov. 18 3:30 p.m. Wake Forest at No. 13 Notre Dame NBC, Peacock
Fri., Nov. 24 7:30 p.m. No. 7 Penn State at Michigan State (Ford Field) NBC, Peacock

 

NBC Sports’ Big Ten Football package features B1G Saturday Night on NBC and Peacock – marking the first time ever that Big Ten Football will have a dedicated weekly primetime game on a national broadcast network – and nine exclusive games on Peacock.

Peacock will simulstream all of NBC Sports’ college football games and studio shows airing on the NBC broadcast network this season, including B1G Saturday Night and Notre Dame Football home games.

Peacock’s expansive programming offers the most live sports of any SVOD service in the United States, featuring live coverage including Sunday Night Football, Olympic Games, Premier League, Notre Dame Football, NASCAR, NTT IndyCar Series, Big Ten Football, and much more.  Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.

–NBC Sports–