Oregon Ducks to Face Indiana Hoosiers in Peach Bowl
The Oregon Ducks are set to compete against the Indiana Hoosiers in the 2026 Peach Bowl, marking a rematch against the only team they managed to defeat earlier this season. Both squads are aiming for their first national championship title.
Indiana, ranked as the top seed in the country, made it to the semifinals after a decisive 38-3 win over Alabama in the Rose Bowl. The Hoosiers concluded their regular season undefeated, boasting a 14-0 record, and their junior quarterback, Fernando Mendoza, took home the Heisman Trophy.
On the other hand, Oregon State finished the regular season with a 13-1 record, their sole loss coming at the hands of Indiana, where they fell 30-20. The Ducks secured their spot in the Peach Bowl by defeating Texas Tech 23-0 in the Orange Bowl.
2026 Peach Bowl Details
- Matchup: 5th place Oregon Ducks vs. 1st place Indiana Hoosiers
- Date: January 9th 7:30pm ET
- Location: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Streaming: DIRECTV
If you’re looking to watch the 2026 Peach Bowl without cable, there are options available.
Start Time for Oregon vs. Indiana Peach Bowl
The matchup is scheduled to kick off on January 9th at 7:30pm ET.
Watching the Peach Bowl for Free
No cable? No problem. You can consider live TV streaming services to catch the game. DIRECTV offers a free trial, which includes ESPN, so you can watch the College Football Playoff without spending any money upfront. Once the trial ends, access to over 90 channels starts at $49.99 monthly.
If you prefer a short-term option, Sling offers a one-day pass for $4.99, granting you 24-hour access to their Orange plan, which includes ESPN. They also provide weekend and week passes for more extended access.
College Football Playoff Schedule 2025-26
- Semi-final (January 8th to 9th)
- Peach Bowl (January 9, 7:30 p.m.) – Oregon vs. Indiana
- National Championship (January 19, 7:30 p.m.) – Miami vs. Oregon/Indiana
