There are Saturdays in college football that are simply too good to miss.
November 7, 2026, promises to be one of them.
There’s a buffet of sensational matchups, with some of the biggest names in the sport facing enormous tests.
Here’s what we’re looking forward to:
Saturday, November 7 — The Marquee Matchups
- No. 1 Miami at No. 11 Notre Dame — 7:30 PM ET
- No. 2 Georgia at No. 10 Ole Miss — 7:30 PM ET
- No. 9 BYU at No. 3 Utah — 12:00 PM ET
- No. 5 Alabama at No. 14 LSU — 3:30 PM ET
- No. 23 Oregon at No. 12 Ohio State — 3:30 PM ET
- No. 6 Kentucky at No. 13 Tennessee — 6:15 PM ET
Six games. Twelve ranked teams. A whole lot of football.
But before we settle in for another November Saturday, it’s worth remembering that college football has been delivering these kinds of moments for generations.
Some games were so important, so heavily anticipated and so unforgettable that they became known as the Game of the Century.
Let’s take a look back.
1935: Notre Dame 18, Ohio State 13
Long before the modern television era, college football had already produced a spectacle.
On November 2, 1935, Notre Dame traveled to Columbus to face Ohio State in a matchup that many consider the original Game of the Century.
More than 81,000 fans packed Ohio Stadium, and the Buckeyes appeared to have the game under control.
Then Notre Dame delivered one of the most remarkable comebacks in the history of the rivalry.
The Irish scored all 18 of their points in the fourth quarter, overcoming a 13-0 deficit to stun Ohio State.
It was the kind of game that helped establish college football as a national sporting obsession.
1966: Notre Dame 10, Michigan State 10
This one might be the most controversial tie in college football history.
Top-ranked Notre Dame traveled to East Lansing to meet No. 2 Michigan State. Both teams were undefeated, both were loaded with future professional talent, and the national championship was essentially on the line.
The game lived up to its billing.
With the score tied 10-10 and Notre Dame possessing the football late, coach Ara Parseghian chose to protect the tie rather than risk a late turnover.
The Irish ran out the clock.
Michigan State fans were furious. Notre Dame fans celebrated. And the debate over whether Parseghian made the right decision lasted for decades.
Notre Dame finished No. 1 in the final AP poll, with Michigan State No. 2.
A game that ended in a tie somehow became one of the most memorable afternoons the sport had ever seen.
1969: Texas 15, Arkansas 14
This was more than a football game. It was practically a national event.
No. 1 Texas and No. 2 Arkansas entered their December 6 showdown undefeated, with the national championship at stake.
President Richard Nixon attended the game in Fayetteville, adding even more attention to an already enormous occasion.
Arkansas appeared to have the upper hand, leading 14-0 heading into the fourth quarter.
Then Texas rallied.
The Longhorns scored 15 unanswered points, completing an incredible comeback and preserving their unbeaten season.
Nixon presented Texas with a plaque proclaiming the Longhorns national champions.
For Arkansas, it was a heartbreaking afternoon. For Texas, it was the culmination of an extraordinary season.
1971: Nebraska 35, Oklahoma 31
If you ask longtime college football fans to name the greatest game ever played, there’s a very good chance this one comes up.
Nebraska entered the November 25 matchup ranked No. 1. Oklahoma was No. 2.
The Cornhuskers were defending national champions and had won 20 straight games. Oklahoma possessed one of the most explosive offenses the sport had ever seen.
The buildup was enormous, and the game somehow exceeded expectations.
Nebraska’s Johnny Rodgers opened the scoring with a spectacular 72-yard punt return. Oklahoma’s wishbone offense answered with a remarkable display of speed and power.
The teams traded blows throughout the afternoon before Nebraska finally secured a 35-31 victory with a late touchdown.
More than 55 million television viewers watched.
It was a meeting of two powerhouse programs at the absolute peak of their powers, and it remains the standard by which many great college football games are measured.
1986: Miami 28, Oklahoma 16
By the mid-1980s, college football had developed another fascinating rivalry.
Miami represented the swagger and attitude of a changing sport. Oklahoma represented one of the great traditional powers.
On September 27, 1986, No. 1 Oklahoma traveled to face No. 2 Miami.
The Hurricanes were more than ready.
Miami’s defense controlled the game, and the Hurricanes handed Oklahoma a 28-16 defeat.
The victory helped establish Miami as a national powerhouse and signaled that the balance of power in college football was shifting.
It was a statement game in every sense of the word.
1993: Notre Dame 31, Florida State 24
If there was ever a game that lived up to the hype surrounding it, this was it.
On November 13, 1993, No. 1 Florida State traveled to South Bend to face No. 2 Notre Dame. Both teams entered undefeated at 9-0, and the entire college football world was watching.
Florida State had Charlie Ward, the eventual Heisman Trophy winner. Notre Dame had Lou Holtz, a loaded roster and the home-field advantage of one of college football’s most iconic stadiums.
The anticipation was enormous. ESPN even brought College GameDay to a college campus for the first time ever.
And then the teams actually played.
Notre Dame built a 24-7 lead before Ward and the Seminoles began fighting their way back into the game. Florida State eventually pulled within seven points, setting up one final opportunity.
With three seconds remaining, Ward had the football at the Notre Dame 14-yard line.
His final pass sailed toward the end zone.
Notre Dame defensive back Shawn Wooden broke it up.
Game over.
Notre Dame 31. Florida State 24.
Fans stormed the field, and the Irish had knocked off the nation’s No. 1 team in one of the most memorable games in college football history.
There was another twist to the story. Notre Dame lost to Boston College the following week, ending its national championship hopes. Florida State recovered, defeated Nebraska in the Orange Bowl and claimed the national championship.
But for one unforgettable afternoon in November, Notre Dame owned college football.
2006: Ohio State 42, Michigan 39
Fast-forward 13 years, and college football delivered another unforgettable No. 1 versus No. 2 showdown.
Ohio State and Michigan entered their November 18 meeting undefeated, ranked first and second nationally.
The death of the legendary former Michigan coach Bo Schembechler the day before The Game made it feel almost apocalyptic in magnitude.
The atmosphere in Columbus was electric.
The Buckeyes jumped out to an early lead, but Michigan refused to go away. The Wolverines battled throughout the afternoon, making this one of the most entertaining editions of The Game ever played.
Ohio State ultimately survived, 42-39.
The game carried enormous national championship implications and reminded everyone why this rivalry remains one of the greatest in American sports.
The Next Great Saturday?
That’s the thing about college football.
We can spend hours debating playoff formats, conference realignment, recruiting rankings and television contracts. But none of that changes what makes this sport special.
It’s the possibility of witnessing something that will be remembered for generations.
A last-second touchdown. A stunning upset. A rivalry game that nobody forgets.
On Saturday, we’ll have another opportunity to watch history unfold.
Maybe Miami and Notre Dame will deliver another classic. Maybe Alabama and LSU will produce another memorable chapter. Maybe BYU and Utah will give us something nobody saw coming.
That’s the beauty of a great college football Saturday.
The next Game of the Century is always just one kickoff away.
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