Multiple College Football Homecoming Games Scheduled October 18 Nationally Televised

Several college football homecoming games and key matchups are scheduled for October 18, 2025. Louisiana's homecoming game against Southern Miss will kick off at 4 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Before this, Louisiana will play against James Madison, their first-ever meeting, televised on ESPN2. Indiana will host Michigan State at 3:30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, with the game airing on Peacock during a sold-out homecoming event. In the Southeastern Conference, Alabama will face Tennessee in the Third Saturday in October rivalry with a kickoff time of 6:30 p.m. CT on ABC, marking Alabama's chance to avenge last season's loss to Tennessee. Tennessee, ranked No. 12, and Alabama, ranked No. 8, continue to build anticipation for this high-profile matchup after both teams have shown strong performances this season.