🎬 What to Watch Tonight: Your October 11, 2025: College Football & Wrestling

It’s Saturday, and you’ve got options — from bodyslams in Perth to pies in Wisconsin to murder at the bottom of the stairs. Whether you’re into college football rivalries, spooky rom-coms, or the return of an SNL queen, The TV Cave has your watchlist sorted. Let’s dive into what’s hot, what’s weird, and what’s worth your screen time today. What to Watch

🥊 MORNING SMACKDOWN: WRESTLING WAKE-UP CALL

📺 8:00 AM ET | ESPN App

WWE Crown Jewel: Perth

Set that alarm (or just never go to bed) because Crown Jewel is throwing down early from Down Under. Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins will absolutely not be shaking hands. John Cena and AJ Styles are picking up an old-school grudge match. And Tiffany Stratton faces off with Stephanie Vaquer in a showdown that might just steal the morning.Start your day with drama, muscles, and more drama.

🏈 COLLEGE FOOTBALL MEGA-BINGE What to Watch

📺 Starting 12:00 PM ET | Across ABC, CBS, FOX, CW, ESPN, Peacock, TNT/HBO Max

If you like your weekends loud, sweaty, and full of unpredictable chaos — we’re talking about football now, not brunch with your in-laws — today’s got more games than your cousin’s dating life. Here’s the lineup (and yes, this is just one Saturday):

• ABC:

  • Alabama vs. Missouri (12 PM)

  • Oklahoma vs. Texas (3:30 PM)

  • Georgia vs. Auburn (7:30 PM)

• CBS:

  • Indiana vs. Oregon (3:30 PM)

• The CW (Yes, really!):

  • Stanford vs. SMU (12 PM)

  • Wake Forest vs. Oregon State (3:30 PM)

• ESPN:

  • Pittsburgh vs. Florida State (12 PM)

  • Iowa State vs. Colorado (3:30 PM)

  • Florida vs. Texas A&M (7 PM)

  • Arizona State vs. Utah (10:15 PM — for the night owls)

• FOX:

  • Ohio State vs. Illinois (12 PM)

  • TCU vs. Kansas State (3:30 PM)

  • Kansas vs. Texas Tech (7:30 PM)

• Peacock:

  • NC State vs. Notre Dame (3:30 PM)

• TNT/HBO Max:

  • Houston vs. Oklahoma State (12 PM)

Translation: Cancel your plans and stock up on snacks.

👻 PRIME-TIME PREMIERES: MOVIES, MURDERS & MAKEOVERS

📺 8:00 PM ET

🎃 Haul Out the Halloween | Hallmark

Kimberly J. Brown and Daniel Kountz (yes, from Halloweentown) reunite for this sugar-and-spice Halloween rom-com. It’s costumes, cobwebs, and community spirit as their suburban street tries to out-spook itself into legend.

Verdict: So sweet your dentist might object, but festive fun.

🩸 Monster in the Family: The Stacey Kananen Story | Lifetime

What’s October without at least one chilling family murder drama? Elisha Cuthbert stars as a survivor who finally escapes her traumatic childhood, only for her brother to drop a deadly bombshell.

Verdict: Dark, intense, and oh-so-Lifetime.

💊 The Substance | HBO

Demi Moore turns to a mysterious youth serum and becomes Margaret Qualley. It’s all fun and glowy skin until things take a terrifying nosedive. Also starring Dennis Quaid.

Verdict: Sci-fi horror meets Hollywood vanity — deliciously twisted.

🥧 A Wisconsin Christmas Pie | Great American Family

Small-town orchard? Check. Handsome old flame? Check. Life-saving pie? Absolutely. Katie Leclerc and Ryan Carnes serve up cozy holiday vibes with a dash of sugar and sap.

Verdict: For anyone who likes their romance with a flaky crust.

🗞️ 9:00 PM ET | CNN

Have I Got News for You Kara Swisher and Zainab Johnson join the panel for this satirical newsfest. Expect spicy takes, awkward laughs, and just enough intelligence to make you feel like you’ve done something productive today.

🕵️ 10:00 PM ET | CBS

48 Hours Murder, mystery, and a woman trying to clear her name after her husband ends up dead at the bottom of the stairs. This week’s story is giving The Staircase déjà vu. If you like true crime that makes you side-eye your spouse, this one’s for you.

🎭 11:30 PM ET | NBC

Saturday Night Live: 50th Anniversary Kickoff She’s back! Amy Poehler returns to Studio 8H to host the golden kickoff of SNL’s 50th season. Role Model performs, but let’s be honest — we’re here for Amy.

Prediction: Vintage vibes, heavy nostalgia, and hopefully no musical sketches (but who are we kidding?).

🛋️ Final Word from The TV Cave

Whether you’re pulling an all-day sports binge, indulging in movie madness, or hanging out with Poehler and pals on late-night — October 11 is stacked. So get comfy, charge the remote, and maybe keep one eye on the stairs… just in case.

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