Where to Watch Duke’s Mayo Classic Tennessee-NC State & Key Weeks 2-3 CFB Matchups
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ESPN platforms are set to deliver an unrivaled lineup of college football action in 2024, featuring premier rivalries, high-profile non-conference games, pivotal conference championships, and extensive postseason coverage. Fans can look forward to around 1,000 regular season matchups being broadcast across ESPN’s various channels, ensuring a season packed with thrilling football excitement from start to finish. Let’s dive into coverage for Weeks 2 and 3.
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Saturday Night Football Returns
Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One heads back to the Duke’s Mayo Classic in Week 2, spotlighting a thrilling clash between Tennessee and NC State. This game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET from Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium.
Earlier in the day, at 3:30 p.m. ET, SEC on ABC features its inaugural all-SEC showdown with South Carolina taking on Kentucky at Kroger Field.
To start the day, the noon ABC window brings a renewed rivalry as Arkansas battles Oklahoma State in Stillwater. These teams, who faced off nearly 50 times between 1912 and 1980, meet again after more than 40 years.
Prime Time Action on ESPN
Week 2 on ESPN keeps the excitement rolling with Alabama hosting South Florida in prime time at 7 p.m. ET, marking their second consecutive week in the spotlight. Following that, Mississippi State hits the road to face Arizona State at 10:30 p.m. ET, ensuring a night full of intense football action.
| Date | Time | Week 2 Matchup | Network |
| Sat, Sep 7 | Noon | Arkansas at Oklahoma State | ABC |
| Sat, Sep 7 | 3:30 p.m. | South Carolina at Kentucky | ABC |
| Sat, Sep 7 | 7:00 p.m. | South Florida at Alabama | ESPN |
| Sat, Sep 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Duke’s Mayo Classic (Charlotte, N.C.): Tennessee vs. NC State | ABC |
| Sat, Sep 7 | 10:30 p.m. | Mississippi State at Arizona State | ESPN |
Week 3: A Tripleheader Extravaganza
Week 3 introduces an SEC on ABC tripleheader, a highlight of the new conference rights agreement. The day starts with LSU traveling to South Carolina for a noon showdown at Williams-Brice Stadium.
At 3:30 p.m. ET, Florida hosts Texas A&M in The Swamp. The action-packed day concludes with a prime-time clash as Kentucky hosts perennial powerhouse Georgia at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC Saturday Night Football Presented by Capital One.
| Date | Time | Week 3 Matchup | Network |
| Sat, Sep 14 | Noon | LSU at South Carolina | ABC |
| Sat, Sep 14 | 3:30 p.m. | Texas A&M at Florida | ABC |
| Sat, Sep 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Georgia at Kentucky | ABC |
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Get ready for back-to-back weekends filled with thrilling college football matchups across various networks. From historic rivalries to high-stakes conference games, there’s plenty of action to enjoy.
