Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza led the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers to a triumphant victory over the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. This win propels Indiana into the College Football Playoff (CFP) semifinals, where they will compete against the No. 5 Oregon Ducks this Friday. The Ducks made their own mark by shutting out Texas Tech with a score of 23-0 in their quarterfinal match at the Orange Bowl. Achieving a national championship would mark a historic first for both Indiana and Oregon football programs.
The highly anticipated Peach Bowl showdown between Indiana and Oregon will air on ESPN, with streaming available via ESPN Unlimited, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, January 9. Here’s how fans can catch the action.
To watch the Indiana vs. Oregon game, viewers can tune in to ESPN. For those without cable, ESPN is also accessible through various streaming platforms, including DirecTV and Sling. The ESPN app offers extensive coverage for subscribers to ESPN Unlimited, which includes access to all of ESPN’s linear networks, along with more than 47,000 live events annually and an array of original programming.
For those considering streaming options, DirecTV is currently offering its Entertainment tier package at a promotional rate of $49.99 for the first month—a significant savings over the regular price. This package covers multiple channels that will broadcast college sports, including ESPN and others, and it also includes unlimited Cloud DVR storage and access to ESPN’s new streaming tier.
Looking ahead, college football playoff games will continue, culminating with the College Football Playoff National Championship Game scheduled for January 19 in Miami, Florida. Fans can look forward to a thrilling conclusion to the college football season as both Indiana and Oregon vie for their place in history.