College football games today: What teams are on TV Friday, Sept. 25?

College football season is really starting to pick up, and that means the weekends are getting even more exciting. With each passing week, the games carry a little more weight, and there's really no shortage of action for fans to follow from the first kickoff to the final whistle.

Friday late afternoon and evening bring a packed slate with lots of intriguing matchups. Then, going into Saturday, rivalries, conference showdowns and teams looking to make a statement all add another layer to an already busy weekend.

That is what makes this point in the season so much fun. Every game can bring a surprise, a momentum swing or a performance that changes the rankings heading into the next week.

Must-see game on Friday: Northwestern at No. 5 Indiana

Watching college football is really the perfect way to kick off the weekend. One high-profile matchup tonight is Northwestern at No. 5 Indiana, which airs on FOX.

So, what makes this game stand out? Seeing Northwestern go up against the defending national champions should make for exciting football. Both teams are undefeated at this point, and only one will walk out of this game keeping that undefeated record. So, grab your snacks, settle in and get ready for another full evening of football.

College football games on TV on Friday, Sept. 25 (games are listed in ET)

• 4 p.m. — Army at Temple — Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA — ESPN
• 7 p.m. — Howard at Rutgers — SHI Stadium, Piscataway, NJ — BTN
• 7 p.m. — Navy at UAB — Protective Stadium, Birmingham, AL — ESPN
• 8 p.m. — Northwestern at No. 5 Indiana — Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, IN — FOX
• 10:30 p.m. — Clemson at California — California Memorial Stadium, Berkeley, CA — ESPN