Football Schedule on DISH: Best NFL and College Games
Welcome to your weekly football schedule and viewing guide on DISH. From the biggest primetime games to the most important matchups of the weekend, we’ll call out the best college football and NFL games of the week to watch with DISH.
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College Football Week 4 Games
No. 1 Texas Longhorns at No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers
Saturday, September 26, 12 PM ET, ABC
Somehow, Texas and Tennessee have never done this before.
The two orange-clad programs have met just three times in their long histories, all in the Cotton Bowl, and haven’t played each other at all since the 1969 Cotton Bowl. For two major programs, that’s bonkers. On Saturday, No. 1 Texas makes its first-ever trip to Neyland Stadium for the SEC opener for both teams.
The Longhorns arrive at 3-0 after knocking off Ohio State in Week 2 and handling UTSA last weekend, while Tennessee enters its first conference game with freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon leading the offense. And if a visit from the No. 1 team in the country weren’t enough, Tennessee is going full Checker Neyland for the occasion.
First regular-season meeting. First trip to Knoxville. More than 100,000 people wearing various shades of orange. Party on, CFB nation.
Odds per DraftKings
- Spread: Texas -4.5 (-112) | Tennessee +4.5 (-108)
- Over/Under: 55.5 points (Over -112 | Under -108)
- Moneyline: Texas -205 | Tennessee +170
No. 4 Ole Miss Rebels at No. 21 Florida Gators
Saturday, September 26, 3:30 PM ET, ABC
Ain’t no rest for Ole Miss. One week after knocking off LSU in one of the most emotional games on the entire college football schedule, the Rebels head straight into another ranked SEC matchup, this time against an undefeated Florida team in the Swamp.
Ole Miss jumped to No. 4 after its 32-24 win over LSU, powered by another huge game from Trinidad Chambliss, who accounted for 399 total yards and three touchdowns. The Rebels are 3-0, but they may be without star running back Kewan Lacy, who injured his shoulder against LSU and is questionable for Saturday.
Florida is 3-0 itself after surviving a 44-39 shootout at Auburn and now gets its biggest test yet at home. And if Ole Miss is still riding high after last weekend, Gainesville has a way of bringing teams back to earth pretty quickly.
So much for an easy victory lap.
Odds per DraftKings
- Spread: Florida -3.5 (+100) | Ole Miss +3.5 (-120)
- Over/Under: 58.5 points (Over -115 | Under -105)
- Moneyline: Florida -155 | Ole Miss +130
Oklahoma Sooners at No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs
Saturday, September 26, 3:30 PM ET, ESPN
Oklahoma could use a get-right game. This is decidedly not that. Two weeks ago, the Sooners were ranked No. 11 in the country. After a 17-10 loss at Michigan and an uninspiring 14-6 win over New Mexico, they’ve dropped out of the AP Top 25 entirely. And their reward? A trip to Athens to face No. 2 Georgia.
The Bulldogs are 3-0 and coming off a 45-17 win at Arkansas, while Oklahoma heads into its SEC opener looking for an offense that managed just one touchdown against New Mexico. The Sooners’ defense has kept them afloat, allowing just 23 points through three games, but Georgia at Sanford Stadium presents an entirely different challenge.
There’s some history here, too. The only previous meeting between these programs was the 2018 Rose Bowl, when Georgia won a 54-48 double-overtime classic in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Saturday marks their first regular-season meeting and Oklahoma’s first-ever trip to Athens.
Welcome to SEC play, Sooners.
Odds per DraftKings
- Spread: Oklahoma +14 (-110) | Georgia -14 (-110)
- Over/Under: 44.5 points (Over -110 | Under -110)
- Moneyline: Oklahoma +440 | Georgia -600
South Carolina Gamecocks at No. 8 Alabama Crimson Tide
Saturday, September 26, 7 PM ET, ESN
South Carolina knows it can beat Alabama. Now it has to do it in Tuscaloosa. The Gamecocks knocked off the Crimson Tide 29-22 last season, snapping a four-game losing streak in the series. And the last time they visited Bryant-Denny Stadium, in 2024, they came within two points of pulling off another upset before Alabama escaped 27-25.
This time, South Carolina arrives at 2-1 and looking to rebound from a 41-34 loss to Mississippi State. Alabama, meanwhile, is 3-0 and has scored at least 45 points in every game, including last week’s 50-36 win over Florida State.
In recent years, the Gamecocks have made Alabama sweat plenty. Pulling it off again in Tuscaloosa would be something else.
Odds per DraftKings
- Spread: South Carolina +12.5 (-110) | Alabama -12.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 53.5 points (Over -110 | Under -110)
- Moneyline: South Carolina +370 | Alabama -485
NFL Week 3 Games
Los Angeles Rams at Denver Broncos
Sunday, September 27, 8:20 PM ET on NBC
As the two bridesmaids who came up one game short of last year’s Super Bowl, the Week 3 showdown between the Los Angeles Rams and Denver Broncos was always going to have early season intrigue. But after two weeks, the game is looking like “The Spider-Man Meme Bowl.” Both teams were preseason darlings. Both teams were embarrassed in Week 1. Both teams rebounded with impressive home wins in Week 2. Both teams are dealing with injuries to key skill players. And by the end of Sunday night, one of the teams will be a concerning 1-2 to start the season.
The primary narrative heading into this primetime clash revolves around critical injury replacements. The Rams are closely monitoring the status of wide receiver Puka Nacua, who is dealing with a soft-tissue injury. Head coach Sean McVay has already expressed uncertainty regarding his availability. In the event Nacua is limited or sidelined, Los Angeles will lean on Davante Adams, who currently powers the passing attack after dominating Week 2 with 195 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The Rams' depth chart is further tested with receiver Jordan Whittington, safety Kamren Kinchens, and running back Ronnie Rivers all listed as questionable.
Denver is managing its own offensive triage. Running back J.K. Dobbins left Week 2 with an injury, and backfield depth is a major concern with RJ Harvey sidelined by a hamstring strain. Despite these absences, rookie running back Jonah Coleman provided a spark last week, registering a game-winning rushing touchdown.
The defining battles of this game will be isolated to the perimeter and the interior run-blocking lanes.
Davante Adams vs. Patrick Surtain II: With Nacua potentially sidelined, Stafford will heavily target Adams. Surtain is a true shutdown shadow corner who played all 59 defensive snaps in Week 2. The Rams will likely use motion and condensed splits to scheme Adams free from press coverage.
Speed vs. Scheme: Denver's passing attack features elite perimeter speed, highlighted by Jaylen Waddle, who posted 138 receiving yards in Week 2. Waddle and Courtland Sutton will test a Rams secondary anchored by Trent McDuffie. McDuffie brings exceptional ball skills to the matchup, having recorded four passes defended and an interception last week.
Rams OL vs. Broncos tackling: The most severe mismatch occurs in the run game. The Rams' run-blocking unit powers a ground attack yielding 5.6 yards per carry. They face a Broncos trench unit that misses tackles at the highest rate in the NFL.
Strategic keys for the Rams:
Exploit the tackling deficit: Lean on Williams and Corum on early downs. Denver's league-worst 2.9 yards after contact allowed dictates a heavy dose of physical inside rushing concepts.
Neutralize the edge rush: Stafford must continue to utilize a quick, short passing game to negate a Denver front averaging 3.8 sacks per game since 2025.
Pressure Bo Nix: The Rams must get home with four-man rushes. Nix's struggles under pressure suggest that forcing him out of a clean pocket will stall Denver's drives.
Strategic keys for the Broncos:
Commit to under-center runs: Webb must replicate his Week 2 adjustments. Establishing the run with Coleman and Dobbins will keep the offense out of third-and-long situations.
Shadow Davante Adams: Surtain must travel with Adams. If Surtain can erase Stafford's primary target in single coverage, Denver can allocate extra resources to the box to stop the run.
Find explosive plays through Waddle: Waddle must stretch the field vertically. Creating separation against McDuffie will provide Nix with the quick-game answers he desperately needs.
The schematic leverage heavily favors Los Angeles when they have the ball. The Rams' elite run-blocking against Denver's woeful tackling creates a floor that protects Stafford from having to force passes against an opportunistic secondary. While predictive models lean slightly toward Denver covering the spread, the Rams' ability to consistently move the chains on the ground should ultimately dictate the pace of the game. Expect Los Angeles to control the time of possession, leaning on Williams and Corum to close out a tight victory on the road.
Final score prediction: Rams 23, Broncos 20
Odds per DraftKings
- Spread: Broncos +2.5 (-110) | Rams -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: 44.5 points (Over -115 | Under -105)
- Moneyline: Broncos +114 | Rams -135
Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears
Monday, September 28, 8:15 PM ET on ESPN
If you like your football games heavily influenced by sudden depth chart chaos, you are in luck. The Philadelphia Eagles travel to face the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, and the betting lines are swinging wildly. After opening between Eagles -1.5 and -3.5, the spread crossed the key number of three to settle at Eagles -4.5 at sportsbooks like DraftKings and FanDuel. Sharp bettors, however, are heavily grabbing the points with Chicago, wagering that a dominant rushing attack can keep the game close despite Case Keenum likely starting at quarterback.
Before a hamstring strain sidelined Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears' rookie quarterback was operating at an elite level, posting a +0.44 EPA per dropback. Now, with Williams doubtful and Tyson Bagent in concussion protocol, the Bears must rely on Case Keenum to face the Eagles. Thankfully, Chicago has a not-so-secret weapon: the number one rushing offense in the NFL. It is a classic clash of styles, and it is going to get physical in the trenches.
With Keenum expected to take snaps, expect head coach and offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to condense the playbook. Chicago will lean entirely on a ground game that tramples opponents for 212.5 rushing yards per game. That rushing attack is fueled by former Eagle D'Andre Swift, who has already compiled 169 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns this season, alongside rookie Kyle Monangai (147 yards).
Philadelphia’s offense runs through the dual-threat mastery of Jalen Hurts. Hurts enters the week with a highly efficient 0.24 EPA per dropback. Since 2022, he leads the entire NFL in completions (68), passing yards (2,717), and touchdowns (28) on deep passes. The Eagles rank fourth in the league on third downs with a 53.1% conversion rate and score touchdowns on 71.4% of their Red Zone trips. Hurts also brings late-game composure, engineering eight fourth-quarter comebacks since 2023.
Philadelphia's offensive line has been a liability, surrendering six sacks through two games. They face a massive threat in Bears edge defender Montez Sweat, who has racked up 9 tackles for loss and 5 sacks in 10 career games against the Eagles. The Eagles must provide chip help with tight ends Johnny Mundt and Zach Ertz to slow him down.
Meanwhile, if Saquon Barkley plays through his questionable tag (and it sounds like he will), he represents a massive advantage. Barkley has recorded 100+ scrimmage yards in five consecutive Monday night games. If he is limited, rotational backs Will Shipley and Tank Bigsby will run behind a reshuffled line featuring Drew Kendall filling in for the injured Landon Dickerson.
The Eagles possess a massive quarterback advantage, but their vulnerability against the run plays directly into Chicago's most potent offensive strength. Sharp money correctly identifies that the Bears' dominant rushing attack can keep this game grindingly close. Expect Chicago to shorten the game by relentlessly running the ball. The Eagles should ultimately secure the victory late, but the Bears have the schematic leverage to stay within the number.
Final score prediction: Eagles 23, Bears 21
Odds per DraftKings
- Spread: Bears +4.5 (-115) | Eagles -4.5 (-105)
- Over/Under: 41.5 points (Over -105 | Under -115)
- Moneyline: Bears +185 | Eagles -225
