Football schedule 2023: College, NFL games on today, Thursday night

Your look at the football schedule today

Thursday night football kicks off under the lights on campus and in the NFL today with a pair of college football games, one from the Sun Belt and another out of the AAC, and the weekly installment of pro football on Amazon Prime after dark.

Rankings: AP | Coaches | ESPN

Here's your look at how you can take in all the football on the schedule today, with updated matchups, point spreads, game times, and networks.

Football games on TV today: Thursday night schedule

All times Eastern

Rice at Tulsa
Thurs., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | ESPN2
Line: Tulsa -3
FPI pick: Tulsa 57.9% to win

The Game: Both teams come in at 3-3 overall and 1-1 in AAC conference play. Rice plays a pass-heavy game, averaging over 316 yards, and 80 percent of its total offensive production, in the air while posting just 79 yards on the ground. Tulsa plays strong against the run, allowing 129 yards and plays a balanced offense.

---

James Madison at Marshall
Thurs., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | ESPN
Line: James Madison -3.5
FPI pick: James Madison 54.9% to win

The Game: The first team to ever start 6-0 after switching from FCS to FBS, James Madison is currently bowl ineligible thanks to NCAA rules that prevent schools for playing in the postseason for 2 years after making that transition. The Dukes post 400 yards per game and play elite run defense, allowing under 43 yards on the ground, and boast a win over Virginia. Marshall is 4-2 and looking to avoid falling under .500 in Sun Belt play.

---

Jaguars at Saints
Thurs., Oct. 19 | 8:15 p.m. | Prime
Line: Saints -1
FPI pick: Jaguars 57% to win

The Game: The Jaguars have won 3 straight and sit at 1st place in the AFC South but quarterback Trevor Lawrence is questionable with a left knee sprain. New Orleans is playing the league's 5th ranked total defense and pass defense, but has lost 3 of its last 4 games total and rushing for under 96 yards per game on average.

---

Bet on the football here

Join FanDuel here to claim $200 worth of bonus bets after wagering just $5 on any game.

Claim $200 in Bonus Bets instantly when you Bet $5 with DraftKings.

Get $200 in Bonus Bets with Bet365 here when you Bet Just $1 on any college football game.

Get up to $1,000 in Bonus Bets with Points Bet right here.

Or get $1,500 paid back in bonus bets from BetMGM if you don’t win.

---

More college football from SI: Top 25 Rankings | Schedule | Teams

Follow College Football HQ: Bookmark | Rankings | Picks