HOUSTON \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
At the University of Houston, the Cougars now know how the opening two weeks will look for fans.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
This marks the first time since playing Texas Tech inside NRG stadium in 2021 that the Cougars have opened their season on ESPN.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Announced earlier in May, Houston\u2019s first road trip, and first Big 12 matchup, will be on Friday, Sept. 18 at Texas Tech at 7p.m.<\/p>\n
Additional kick times and network designations will be released soon with many released six to 12 days before kickoff.<\/p>\n
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