By the end of this weekend, nearly every college football team in the country will have played at least two games, except for the University of Cincinnati who will play its first game of the season this week.
Thursday, Sept. 11
NFL (7:25-11 p.m., CBS/NFL Network): The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers battle after down seasons in 2013.
Friday, Sept. 12
College football (6-9 p.m., ESPNU) The Cincinnati Bearcats start their season by hosting the Toledo Rockets.
Saturday, Sept. 13
College football (3-6 p.m., ESPNEWS): Mississippi State hopes things will be much easier this week against South Alabama.
Saturday, Sept. 14
NFL (12-3 p.m., Fox): The New Orleans Saints and the Cleveland Browns battle for their first win.
Monday, Sept. 15
NFL (7:30-11 p.m., ESPN): The Philadelphia Eagles look to go 2-0 as the Indianapolis Colts look for their first win of the season.
Tuesday, Sept 16
MLB (6-10 p.m., ESPN) MLB Postseason Impact Games features a game that—you guessed it—will impact the postseason.
Wednesday, Sept 17
MLB (6:05-9 p.m., ESPN): The Atlanta Braves battle the Washington Nationals as they try to stay alive in the wild card race. A scheduling problem led to Cincinnati being the last team to start their season. Former UM coach Tommy Tuberville coaches the Bearcats.