Sep. 12 @ Oklahoma State

Sep. 18 Portland St (no TV designated yet)

Sep. 26 @ USC

Nov. 14 Michigan

Nov. 20 @ Michigan St on Fox

Nov. 28 Washington

Neither game has a designated starting time.

Northwestern, Washington and Illinois will have back-to-back Friday games.

Both against easier teams, gives us an extra day to prep for the following week's games on Saturdays

From a home viewer with young kids perspective I kinda like it... watch the game at night and get the kids to bed at or around kickoff.

But for those who travel... ughh.. yeah that sucks.

I hate night games. At least one is away, so can watch at home in my jammies. Portland State game I might just stay at home for that one too.

I always appreciate a few night games a season, it provides a unique atmosphere compared to day games. Friday games though are not appreciated since it cuts into high school football and it's difficult for some to attend on a weekday.

Michigan: Has maintained a "no" stance on playing Friday nights.

Ohio State & Penn State: Have expressed reluctance and largely avoided HOSTING, with Ohio State typically excluded from Friday night TV packages, though they face pressure to participate. Resistance to hosting based on size of stadium/crowd and logistic challenges in the area of the stadium on Friday nights.

Iowa: While they have played on November Black Friday, they generally avoid other Friday home games due to the hospital's location next to the stadium, though they do play Friday road games. 2026 will play a Friday night at Washington.

Comment from me...looking down the road I have no doubt UM, OSU, PSU will demand a bigger piece of B1G revenue shares. Perhaps the other 15 schools should make it contingent on them providing more flexibility in their schedules?

5 hours ago, HDuck said:

Sep. 12 @ Oklahoma State

Sep. 18 Portland St (no TV designated yet)

Sep. 26 @ USC

Nov. 14 Michigan

Nov. 20 @ Michigan St on Fox

Nov. 28 Washington

Neither game has a designated starting time.

So, after playing Ohio State in Columbus, followed by Michigan in Eugene, the Ducks return to the Eastern time zone and play Michigan State on a short week. WTFox!

And, BTW, the game in East Lansing will be the Ducks' 7th in a row without a break, and on 11/20, playing on a Friday night, it's odds on that the temperature will be below freezing with an excellent chance of snow.

No team in November of 2026 will play a more difficult schedule than Oregon.

Brute, meet AL.

Last few years on Nov. 20 it has been mid-40's daytime, and dropping into the 30's at night. A pretty narrow range of low-high-low within the 24 hours.