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Saturday TV Planner: The Top Games, Movies & What to Watch

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Welcome back, Cave-Dwellers! It’s another jam-packed Saturday on the tube, and whether you're here for college football chaos, cozy holiday flicks, or a late-night musical cool-down, we’ve carved out the ultimate guide. Grab a snack (or three), park it on the couch, and let’s channel surf like champions.



🏈 Daytime TV: College Football All Day (Starting 12 PM ET)

Cancel your plans—or pretend you did—because today is an all-you-can-watch buffet of gridiron glory across every major network.

ABC

  • Missouri vs. Oklahoma (12 p.m.)

  • Arkansas vs. Texas (3:30 p.m.)

  • Tennessee vs. Florida (7:30 p.m.)


CBS

  • USC vs. Oregon (3:30 p.m.)


The CW

  • Furman vs. Clemson (4:30 p.m.)


ESPN

  • Miami vs. Virginia Tech (12 p.m.)

  • Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt (3:30 p.m.)

  • Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech (7 p.m.)


Fox

  • Rutgers vs. Ohio State (12 p.m.)

  • TCU vs. Houston (4 p.m.)

  • BYU vs. Cincinnati (8 p.m.)


NBC

  • Syracuse vs. Notre Dame (3:30 p.m.)

  • Nebraska vs. Penn State (7 p.m.)

  • Washington vs. UCLA (10:30 p.m.)




🎄 8 PM ET: Holiday Cheer, Scares & Drama

When you’re ready to transition from helmets to holiday magic (or mayhem), tonight’s lineup is stacked.


A Waltons Thanksgiving (The CW)

A throwback family drama with heart, mystery, and a surprise houseguest right before the Harvest Festival.


Christmas On Every Page (Great American Family)

Hometown bookstore? Check. Charming craftsman? Check. Holiday sparks? Check, check, check.


The Conjuring: Last Rites (HBO – New to Cable)

Lorraine and Ed Warren return to fight fresh supernatural nightmares. Maybe keep the lights on for this one.


Dinner and a Movie: Bruce Almighty (TBS)

A cozy comedic classic with Jason and Jenny revisiting Jim Carrey’s divine meltdown.


He Wasn't Man Enough (Lifetime)

Toni Braxton stars in a relationship thriller about betrayal, secrets, and the kind of drama Lifetime was born to deliver.


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Holiday Touchdown: A Bills Love Story (Hallmark Channel)

A pediatrician, a stadium executive, a family mystery, and Buffalo at Christmas—this one has all the Hallmark essentials.



🎶 11 PM ET: Austin City Limits – Jon Batiste Performs (PBS)

Wrap your night with Grammy winner Jon Batiste bringing soulful, electric magic to the ACL stage. A perfect cool-down after a marathon day of TV.



That’s Your Saturday Lineup, TV Cavers!

Whether you’re flipping between fierce rivalries, settling in for holiday rom-coms, or creeping yourself out with HBO horror, today’s schedule is fully loaded. Stay warm, stay comfy, and keep it tuned to The TV Cave.

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