The Chicago Cubs ' three-game posrseason series against the San Diego Padres resumes at 3:08 p.m. ET on Thursday at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois. The series is currently all knotted up at 1-1. Date: Thursday, Oct. 2

The No.1 Ohio State Buckeyes host the Minnesota Golden Gophers on NBC and Peacock. Live coverage begins at 7 PM ET.

Key matchup: Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith vs. Gophers cornerbacks. The Bucks’ 6-foot-3, 223-pound freak is averaging nearly 100 yards and one touchdown per game, while the U’s green defensive backs are still getting acclimated to their first Big Ten action.

The No. 9 Texas Longhorns are entering a crucial stretch of their schedule.

The Boise State Broncos and Notre Dame Fighting Irish meet for the first time in program history, this Saturday. Live coverage begins at 3:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock