Football lovers in Bend have a packed schedule this weekend on KTVZ and its network partners. Starting Friday night and running through Sunday’s NFL doubleheader, the lineup offers a mix of college matchups and professional games, giving viewers plenty of action on local channels.
Friday Night College Football
The weekend kicks off on Friday at 6 p.m. on FOX/KFXO with a Big Ten showdown as Nebraska travels to Illinois. This early evening game sets the tone for a busy weekend of football across the region.
Saturday College Action
Saturday’s college slate spreads across NBC/KTVZ, FOX/KFXO, and CW/NTVZ. NBC/KTVZ begins at 4 p.m. with its College Countdown program, followed at 4:30 p.m. by the exciting Miami versus Notre Dame clash.
On FOX/KFXO, the morning starts with Big Noon Kickoff at 7 a.m., leading into a 9 a.m. game featuring UCLA against Minnesota. The afternoon continues with Cincinnati taking on Houston at 12:30 p.m., and the day wraps with FOX College Football Extra at 4 p.m., followed by Iowa versus Northwestern at 4:30 p.m.
CW/NTVZ’s Saturday schedule opens with its own College Football Countdown at 9 a.m., then a 9:30 a.m. duel between Duke and NC State. The evening’s highlight is Texas State visiting Oregon State at 7:30 p.m., giving local fans a chance to see the Ducks in action.
Sunday NFL Doubleheader
Sunday’s professional football begins early on FOX/KFXO with the NFL Kickoff show at 8 a.m. The first game of the day features the Dallas Cowboys traveling to the Indianapolis Colts at 10 a.m., followed by the Arizona Cardinals taking on the Seattle Seahawks at 1 p.m.
Later in the afternoon, NBC/KTVZ airs Football Night in America at 4 p.m., leading into the marquee matchup of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the Chicago Bears at 5:15 p.m.
Additional Broadcast Details
For quick reference, here’s a concise rundown of the key games and times:
- Friday, Nov. 6 – College Football: 6 p.m. FOX/KFXO – Nebraska at Illinois
- Saturday – NBC/KTVZ College Countdown at 4 p.m.; Miami at Notre Dame 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday – FOX/KFXO: Big Noon Kickoff 7 a.m.; UCLA at Minnesota 9 a.m.; Cincinnati at Houston 12:30 p.m.; FOX College Football Extra 4 p.m.; Iowa at Northwestern 4:30 p.m.
- Saturday – CW/NTVZ: College Football Countdown 9 a.m.; Duke at NC State 9:30 a.m.; Texas State at Oregon State 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday – FOX/KFXO NFL Kickoff 8 a.m.; Dallas Cowboys at Indianapolis Colts 10 a.m.; Arizona Cardinals at Seattle Seahawks 1 p.m.
- Sunday – NBC/KTVZ Football Night in America 4 p.m.; Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Chicago Bears 5:15 p.m.
All games will be broadcast on the local KTVZ network and its affiliates, ensuring Bend residents can enjoy both college and NFL action without leaving home. Whether you’re a die‑hard college fan or a weekend NFL enthusiast, the schedule offers something for everyone.
Original reporting: KTVZ (Central Oregon) — read the source article.
