# NCAA football schedule for September 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ncaa-football-schedule-for-september-2026
> Updated: 2026-09-24T12:55:30.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Scheduled NCAA football matchups for late September 2026 include games involving East Carolina, Old Dominion, Coastal Carolina, and Delaware. 

By the following week, the schedule features matchups such as Kennesaw State against Arkansas State and NC State against Appalachian State. 

Regarding the NC State and Appalachian State matchup, NC State enters the in-state contest with a 1-2 record following a loss to Vanderbilt, a game marked by a late fumble from quarterback CJ Bailey. The Wolfpack seek to build momentum after a prior victory against Richmond. Appalachian State holds a 3-0 record and is attempting to secure its first 4-0 start since 2019. Head coach Dave Doeren noted the Mountaineers’ history of competitive play against major programs.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Tampa Bay Rays defeat Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 to delay wild-card clinch

The Tampa Bay Rays shut out the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0, delaying the Phillies' potential National League wild-card clinch and intensifying the race for the final postseason spot.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/college-football-matchups-scheduled-for-september-26-2026

### 2026-09-16: NCAA football matchups scheduled for September 19, 2026

NCAA football matchups scheduled for September 19, 2026, include East Carolina vs. Old Dominion and Coastal Carolina vs. Delaware.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ncaa-football-matchups-scheduled-for-september-19-2026

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Cite as: NCAA football schedule for September 2026. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ncaa-football-schedule-for-september-2026