NCAA Football: Upcoming Matchups and Team Previews

Several NCAA football matchups are scheduled for late October 2026. In the Conference USA, Middle Tennessee State (3-3) travels to face FIU (3-3) at Pit Bull Stadium in Miami, Florida. Middle Tennessee holds a 14-7 historical advantage in the series.

Other notable matchups include South Alabama (4-2) hosting Marshall (3-3) at Joan C. Edwards Stadium. Additionally, TCU is set to host West Virginia, with TCU head coach Sonny Dykes noting the Mountaineers' high-paced offensive scheme and ability to stretch the field both vertically and horizontally.

In a separate matchup, Michigan State is scheduled to play UCLA at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. UCLA enters the contest with a 6-0 record, while Michigan State holds a 2-5 record.