The Colorado Buffaloes and Northwestern Wildcats face off in Week 3 of the college football season. Colorado is 2-0 and has shown it can win games with both a strong running game and a dominant passing attack.
Northwestern, meanwhile, is 1-0 after one game, taking down South Dakota State with a running game that racked up 224 yards. The Wildcats should be well rested and prepared, having two weeks to prepare for the Buffs.
Northwestern finished the 2025 season 7-6 and won its bowl game. Under head coach David Braun, the Wildcats have been a scrappy program that plays the typical physical brand of football the Big Ten is known for.
The Wildcats are a slight home favorite, but expect a tight game, especially with a chance of rain in the forecast.
As we flip our focus to this week's matchup, here is an early look at the kickoff time and television information.
Colorado vs. Northwestern TV channel, kickoff time
- TV Channel: Fox
- Start Time: 5:30 p.m. MT, 6:30 p.m. CT
- Location: Northwestern Medicine Field at Martin Stadium in Evanston, Illinois
The Buffaloes and the Wildcats will kick off at 5:30 p.m. MT, with Fox broadcasting the game nationally.
Where to watch the Colorado vs. Northwestern Week 3 game on live stream
Colorado-Northwestern will be available to stream on Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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