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College Football 2022 Week 1 TV schedule: How to binge-watch

By Kathryn Rose

Oct 9, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Tyler Buchner (12) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) and quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrate after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the 2021 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2021; Atlanta, GA, USA; Michigan State Spartans wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) and quarterback Payton Thorne (10) celebrate after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Panthers in the second half during the 2021 Peach Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /

“Eh, it’s there, why not” games

Western Michigan vs. Michigan State (7 p.m. ET) on ESPN

This is not the same Western Michigan team that had Kaleb Eleby and Skyy Moore powering the offense. Rather, it’ll be an inexperienced group going against a group ranked 11th in the Big Ten in yards per play allowed. Michigan State’s offense should produce yards and points, not just due to Payton Thorne, but also former Colorado running back Jarek Broussard.

TCU vs. Colorado (10 p.m. ET) on ESPN

Colorado finished second to last in the Pac-12 South division last year, and Karl Dorrell does not look like the man in Boulder. Meanwhile, TCU’s breaking in an entirely new coach in Sonny Dykes, who comes from cross-Metroplex school SMU. These sorts of wildcard games produce great entertainment from time to time, so it’s worth keeping an eye on until bedtime.

The “don’t watch it” games of the evening

  • Eastern Kentucky vs. Eastern Michigan (7 p.m. ET) on ESPN3
  • Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion (7 p.m. ET) on ESPNU
  • William & Mary vs. Charlotte (7 p.m. ET) on ESPN3
  • Temple vs. Duke (7:30 p.m. ET) on ACC Network
  • Tennessee Tech vs. Kansas (8 p.m. ET) on ESPN+
  • Illinois vs. Indiana (8 p.m. ET) on FS1
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