HOUSTON – We are 101 days away from the opening Saturday of the college football season and Television networks are formally announcing broadcast plans for programs across the country.
At the University of Houston, the Cougars now know how the opening two weeks will look for fans.
In coordination with the Big 12 Conference and network partners, the University of Houston Football team announced its Week 1 and Week 2 kickoff times and network designations ahead of the 2026 season.
Houston received one of the best television networks and kickoff times possible in Week 1 with an 11 a.m. kickoff on ESPN against Oregon State on Sept. 5.
This marks the first time since playing Texas Tech inside NRG stadium in 2021 that the Cougars have opened their season on ESPN.
The Cougars will host Southern in Week 2 on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12. The game marks the third meeting between the two schools and the first since 2013.
Announced earlier in May, Houston’s first road trip, and first Big 12 matchup, will be on Friday, Sept. 18 at Texas Tech at 7p.m.
Additional kick times and network designations will be released soon with many released six to 12 days before kickoff.
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