Observed Signal · Nov 3, 2026 · Corporate Update · Source: NBCUniversal · Impact: 2/5
Unbeaten No. 1 Miami Hurricanes Visit No. 4/No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish in Historic Rivalry Matchup This Saturday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 P.M. ET on NBC and Peacock
NBC Sports has announced its primetime college football programming for Saturday, November 7, 2026, headlined by the rivalry matchup between the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes and No. 4/No. 11 Notre Dame Fighting Irish on NBC and Peacock. Expanded pregame coverage on 'College Countdown' begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Peacock before simulcasting on NBC. Concurrently, the Michigan State vs. Michigan game for the Paul Bunyan Trophy will air at 7:30 p.m. ET across Peacock and NBCSN.
High-profile live sports broadcasts remain critical drivers for linear network viewership and direct-to-consumer streaming subscriber engagement on platforms like Peacock.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- No. 1 Miami (8-0) plays at No. 4 AP/No. 11 CFP Notre Dame (7-1) on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
- This matchup marks the first time Notre Dame has hosted a No. 1-ranked team on NBC since facing Clemson in 2020.
- Special expanded pregame coverage 'College Countdown' begins at 6:30 p.m. ET on Peacock and continues at 7:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
- The Michigan vs. Michigan State Paul Bunyan Trophy game will air simultaneously on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN.
- Miami QB Darian Mensah leads the nation in passing efficiency (202.7) and is tied for the national lead in passing touchdowns (25).
Connected Companies & Entities
2 Entities mapped“NBCUniversal's streaming service providing live broadcasts of both the Miami vs. Notre Dame and Michigan State vs. Michigan games.”
“Broadcasting company presenting the college football games and pregame coverage across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN.”
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