CBS Sports Goes All In on Big Ten Football with Historic 2024 Broadcast Schedule
Get ready, college football fans, because CBS Sports is about to paint your Saturdays Big Ten colors! In a move that’s got everyone buzzing, CBS Sports has announced an epic broadcast lineup for the 2024 season, featuring a marquee Big Ten matchup every single Saturday at three-thirty in the afternoon, Eastern Time.
This is HUGE news, folks. It’s the first time EVER that CBS will have the honor of showcasing the Big Ten’s finest on a weekly basis. And as if that wasn’t enough to make you wanna shout from the rooftops, they’re also bringing us the Big Ten Championship Game for the very first time, airing primetime on Saturday, December seventh, at eight o’clock in the evening, Eastern Time. Talk about ending the season with a bang!
Early Season Showdowns: Get Ready to Rumble!
Hold onto your hats, because CBS isn’t wasting any time bringing the heat. Right out of the gate, they’re hitting us with a one-two punch of gridiron goodness:
Week one (Saturday, August thirty-first): Doubleheader Delight
- Ohio State vs. Akron (three-thirty in the afternoon, Eastern Time)
- UCLA vs. Hawaii (seven-thirty in the evening, Eastern Time)
We kick things off with a classic clash of titans as the mighty Buckeyes of Ohio State take on the underdog Zips of Akron. Will the Buckeyes steamroll their way to victory, or will the Zips pull off a miracle upset? Tune in to find out! Later that evening, we’re whisked away to the islands for a battle under the Hawaiian sky as the UCLA Bruins face off against the Rainbow Warriors of Hawaii. Expect fireworks on the field and maybe even a few leis in the stands!
Week two (Saturday, September seventh): Cy-Hawk Rivalry Takes Center Stage
Get ready for a rivalry showdown that’ll have your heart racing! CBS is bringing us the Cy-Hawk Rivalry Game live from Jack Trice Stadium, as the Iowa State Cyclones host their in-state rivals, the Iowa Hawkeyes. This one’s always a nail-biter, folks, and with bragging rights on the line, you know both teams are gonna leave it all out on the field.
Week three (Saturday, September fourteenth): Double the Action, Double the Fun!
- Notre Dame vs. Purdue (three-thirty in the afternoon, Eastern Time)
- Colorado vs. Colorado State (seven-thirty in the evening, Eastern Time)
Week three is all about those classic matchups! First up, we’ve got the legendary Fighting Irish of Notre Dame squaring off against the Boilermakers of Purdue. This one’s got history, folks, and you can bet both teams will be playing with a chip on their shoulder. Then, we head west for another epic in-state rivalry as the Colorado Buffaloes lock horns with the Colorado State Rams. It’s a battle for Centennial State supremacy, and you won’t wanna miss a single down!
Week four (Saturday, September twenty-first): USC’s Big Ten Road Trip Begins
Mark your calendars, folks, because this is gonna be epic! The USC Trojans, fresh off their move to the Big Ten, are hitting the road for the first time to face off against the Michigan Wolverines in the Big House. This is a clash of college football royalty, and the atmosphere is gonna be absolutely electric. Can the Trojans handle the pressure cooker of a Big Ten road game, or will the Wolverines defend their home turf with a vengeance? Tune in to CBS to find out!
Regular Season Showdowns: Every Saturday’s a Big Ten Party!
Hold on tight, because the excitement doesn’t stop there! CBS is bringing us a marquee Big Ten matchup every single Saturday at three-thirty in the afternoon, Eastern Time, throughout the entire regular season. We’re talkin’ edge-of-your-seat action, nail-biting finishes, and enough trash talk to fill a stadium.
And here’s the best part: CBS will be announcing the specific games about a week or two before kickoff. So, you gotta stay tuned, folks! Keep your eyes peeled for those game announcements, and get ready for some serious Big Ten football every weekend.
Honoring Tradition: Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy and More!
CBS Sports isn’t just about the big-name matchups; they’re also bringing us some of the most storied rivalries in college football history. Get ready to witness the battle for the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy, as the Army Black Knights, Navy Midshipmen, and Air Force Falcons go head-to-head in a display of grit, determination, and good ol’ fashioned American pride.
- Navy vs. Air Force (Saturday, October fifth – Noon Eastern Time)
- Air Force vs. Army (Saturday, November second – Noon Eastern Time)
- Army vs. Navy (Saturday, December fourteenth – three in the afternoon, Eastern Time)
These games are more than just football; they’re a celebration of our armed forces and the sacrifices they make for our country. So put on your best red, white, and blue, and get ready to cheer on these future heroes!
Post-Season Glory: The Big Ten Championship Takes Center Stage!
The road to the College Football Playoff runs through the Big Ten, and CBS Sports has you covered for the biggest game of the year! For the first time ever, they’re bringing us the Big Ten Championship Game live and in primetime, Saturday, December seventh at eight o’clock in the evening, Eastern Time.
This is it, folks – the culmination of a season’s worth of blood, sweat, and tears. Two Big Ten powerhouses will clash in a winner-take-all showdown for conference supremacy and a coveted spot in the playoffs. The stakes couldn’t be higher, the tension couldn’t be thicker, and you better believe CBS Sports will be there to capture every single heart-stopping moment!
More Gridiron Greatness: From Rivalry Week to the Sun Bowl!
But wait, there’s more! CBS Sports is keeping the college football party going all season long with a lineup of games that’ll have you glued to your screen:
Friday, November twenty-ninth: Doubleheader Delights
- Minnesota vs. Wisconsin (Noon Eastern Time) – “Border Battle” for Paul Bunyan’s Axe
- Stanford vs. San Jose State (four in the afternoon, Eastern Time)
Get ready for a Black Friday feast of football! We kick things off with one of the most heated rivalry games in the nation, as the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Wisconsin Badgers battle it out for bragging rights and possession of the coveted Paul Bunyan’s Axe. Then, we head west for a clash of California rivals as the Stanford Cardinal takes on the San Jose State Spartans.
Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl (Tuesday, December thirty-first – two in the afternoon, Eastern Time)
CBS Sports is closing out the year in style with the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl, live from El Paso, Texas! This New Year’s Eve tradition is always a fan favorite, featuring two teams hungry for victory and a chance to end their seasons on a high note. So grab your noisemakers, your party hats, and your appetite for gridiron greatness, because CBS Sports is bringing the New Year’s Eve party to your living room!