College Football Games on TV Today (Saturday, April 10)

Author:
Ben Weinrib
Publish date:
Apr 10, 2021

Now that March Madness has ended, college sports fans can go back to watching football — that is, unless they're keeping an eye out for another Jack Leiter no-hitter.

The FCS spring schedule continues with 23 more scheduled games on Saturday, including a matchup of preseason top-three teams. While most games can be streamed on ESPN+, football fans will even get two on the flagship ESPN networks, with Deion Sanders' Jackson State hitting prime time for the third time and the Route 1 Rivalry getting similar treatment on ESPN2.

So if you're wondering "What college football games are on today?" know this: There are 23 involving FCS teams scheduled for today, Saturday, April 10.

Note: All times are ET. Times and broadcast outlets are subject to change.

Best College Football Game on TV Today

Alabama A&M at Jackson State, 3 p.m. on ESPN

The Bulldogs and Tigers are facing off with the SWAC East potentially on the line. Sanders' Jackson State team has lost two straight after a 3-0 start, while Alabama A&M is playing just its second game after losing much of the spring season due to COVID-related postponements. This should be an excellent matchup of dynamic quarterbacks between preseason SWAC Preseason Offensive Player of the Year Aqeel Glass against Jackson State's dual-threat signal-caller Jalon Jones.

Southeastern Louisiana at Nicholls, 4 p.m. on ESPN+/Cox Sports TV

Nicholls, No. 21 in the Athlon Sports FCS Power Poll, entered the season as preseason Southland favorites but has stumbled to a 4-2 start. The Colonels will have a chance to bounce back against Southeastern Louisiana, which started the year ranked No. 11 but is down to No. 23 after a 3-1 start. Nicholls running back Lindsey Scott Jr., who is second in the FCS in scoring with 22 touchdowns, is the player to watch.

North Dakota State at Northern Iowa, 5 p.m. on ESPN+

This is the signature game of Saturday's slate, a game between preseason No. 1 and No. 3. Northern Iowa is down to No. 13 after a 3-3 start, but the Panthers' losses have come by a combined 12 points. Both teams have excellent defenses and heavy ground games, so expect this one to be a slugfest with enormous playoff implications.

Delaware at Delaware State, 6 p.m. on ESPN2

Maybe you're not familiar with the Route 1 Rivalry. It could be because the Blue Hens have won all nine matchups, but this game still gets prime billing. The Hornets are off to a 2-1 start and will have an uphill battle against the No. 7 team in the subdivision, led by dynamic senior running back and returner Dejoun Lee.