The new era of Kalen DeBoer kicks off in Tuscaloosa as the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers face the Alabama Crimson Tide. This matchup features the Tide under its new coaching staff, following the retirement of the iconic head coach Nick Saban in January 2024.
For details on how to watch the Western Kentucky vs. Alabama NCAA college football game today, even without cable, continue reading.
The game will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT) and will be broadcast on ESPN. You can stream the game via Sling TV and various other platforms listed below.
If you don’t have cable with ESPN, one budget-friendly option to watch college football this season is through Sling TV. Opt for the Orange + Blue package along with the Sports Extra tier for more NFL and college football coverage this fall. The Orange + Blue plan generally costs $60 monthly, but there’s a current half-off promotion for the first month, bringing the cost to just $30. The Orange + Blue with Sports Extra plan is initially priced at $45, then rises to $75 monthly. This package includes 18 channels through the Sports Extras add-on, such as ESPNU, SEC Network, Big 10 Network, and ACC Network, making it ideal for college football fans.
Additionally, Sling TV is offering significant savings on its Season Pass, which covers four months of the Orange + Blue package and Sports Extra for $219, reduced from $300. Note that Sling TV does not carry CBS, so subscribers may want to add Paramount+ to their bundle, as both are subsidiaries of Paramount Global.
Sling TV’s Orange + Blue plan offers 52 channels, including local ESPN, NBC, Fox, and ABC affiliates, where available, and provides access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast broadcasts at a competitive rate. All tiers include 50 hours of cloud DVR storage, with options to add more sports channels through the Sports Extras add-on.
For more extensive coverage, every college football game, including tonight’s matchup, can be watched on FuboTV. This streaming service specializes in sports and grants access to nearly all college football and NFL games throughout the season. Packages include CBS, NFL Network, and ESPN, among others, allowing viewers to enjoy more than just today’s contests, all without cable.
FuboTV users can start with a seven-day free trial to experience the service across various devices. The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including the NFL Network, and all subscribers benefit from 1,000 hours of cloud DVR recording.
Another option to watch college football, including today’s game on ESPN, is through Hulu + Live TV, which features 90 channels, including Fox and FS1, along with unlimited DVR storage. Hulu + Live TV, bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+, costs $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
Fans eager for today’s game can also explore Amazon’s college football fan shop for officially licensed team gear such as jerseys, flags, and apparel, along with deals on TVs ideal for sports viewing.
Regarding team rankings, the Alabama Crimson Tide is currently positioned at fifth out of 134 teams, while the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers are unranked.
The 2024 NCAA College Football Championship is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.