How to Watch UCF Knights vs. Houston Cougars: TV Channel, Time & Stream

The No. 20 Houston Cougars host the UCF Knights at TDECU Stadium on Saturday, October 3, with kickoff at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN2.

The UCF Knights (3-1) visit the No. 20 Houston Cougars (3-1) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Kickoff is set for 12:00 PM ET at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas, and the Week 5 game airs on ESPN2.

Both teams enter with matching 3-1 records. Recent coverage of the state's top teams in Texas noted that Houston stayed at one loss while Texas claimed the top spot in the state rankings after edging Tennessee 20-17 in its SEC opener. The Cougars' recent road trip to Georgia Southern also brought coach Willie Fritz back to his former school.

How to watch UCF Knights vs. Houston Cougars

• Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
• Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET (11:00 AM CT, 9:00 AM PT)
• TV: ESPN2
• Venue: TDECU Stadium, Houston, TX
• College Football Week 5

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UCF Knights

• Record: 3-1
• Next game: at Oklahoma State Cowboys, Sat, Oct 10
• Full UCF Knights schedule and TV channels
• Latest: Houston's Visit to Georgia Southern Brings Willie Fritz Back to an Old Home

Houston Cougars

• Record: 3-1 · ranked No. 20
• Next game: at Kansas State Wildcats, Sat, Oct 10
• Full Houston Cougars schedule and TV channels
• Latest: Texas Tops State Rankings After Narrow SEC Win Over Tennessee
• Latest: Houston's Visit to Georgia Southern Brings Willie Fritz Back to an Old Home

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