The Alabama Crimson Tide, currently ranked fifth, will take on the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers in a highly anticipated matchup marking the debut of new head coach Kalen DeBoer and serving as Alabama’s home opener in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 31, and will be broadcast live on ESPN, with options for streaming available.
For viewers looking to watch the game without a cable subscription, there are several options to stream it for free, including Fubo and DirecTV Stream, both offering free trials. Additionally, fans can consider signing up for Sling, which provides a variety of promotional offers, including a “Sports Extra” package featuring the Big Ten Network and SEC Network for about $31 for the first month.
The game will take place at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. For those with a cable or satellite subscription, the match can also be viewed on the Watch ESPN platform or the ESPN app by logging in with provider details.
In terms of betting odds, Alabama holds a significant advantage with a moneyline of -10000, while Western Kentucky stands at +3000. The point spread favors Alabama at -32, with an over/under set at 59.5 for the game.