Once we get to this part of the season, television networks have to obviously start picking what they think are the most opportune times to broadcast some of the most important games they have under contract.But, that doesn’t mean companies need to sacrifice and give into the pressure of opposing conference games in order to get the better rating.And yes, I understand ESPN has the television rights to SEC and Big 12 football, so decisions like this are not easy for the programming department.This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners.
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local time feels criminal in this case, given the ramifications around this Big 12 game that has major CFP implications.A general view of Rice-Eccles Stadium before the Utah Utes and Cal Poly Mustangs game on Sept.6, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah.
(Chris Gardner/Getty Images)If you haven’t seen the news yet, here is how ESPN decided what was best for the November 7th slate of games that are filled with must-see showdowns.MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS: ARCH MANNING LIKES THE DISRESPECT, BIG 12'S DISASTER AND A CFP RACE IN DISARRAYBYU vs.Utah: 12 p.m ET on ABC/ESPNTexas vs.
Missouri: 12 p.m.ET on ABC/ESPNAlabama vs.
LSU: 3:30 p.m.ET on ABCKentucky vs.
Tennessee: 6:15 p.m.ET on ESPNGeorgia vs.
Ole Miss: 7:30 p.m ET on ABCAnd, NBC will broadcast the Miami vs.Notre Dame showdown at 7:30 pm ET, while Oregon will face Ohio State at 3:30 p.m.
ET on CBS.Head coach Pete Golding of the Ole Miss Rebels reacts in the fourth quarter against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Oct.24, 2026.
(Getty Images)So, that left the important Big 12 game between the Cougars and Utes as the odd-...