In a highly anticipated Week 1 college football matchup, the No. 7 ranked Notre Dame Fighting Irish will face off against the No. 20 Texas A&M Aggies. The game is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET) on Saturday, August 31, and will be aired live on ABC, with streaming available on ESPN Plus.
For viewers without cable, there are options to watch the game for free through services like Fubo (offering a free trial) and DirecTV Stream (also with a free trial). Another option for affordable viewing is Sling, which offers promotional deals for about $31 for the first month, including the necessary “Sports Extra” package for access to various sports channels. ESPN+ is also available at a monthly rate of $10.99, which can be canceled at any time.
The game takes place at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas. Fans wanting to watch via cable or satellite can go through Watch ESPN or the ESPN app by entering their provider details.
Viewers can check the local channel listings for ABC through services like Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, and Optimum/Altice.
In terms of betting odds, Texas A&M is favored with a spread of -3, while Notre Dame stands at +3. The moneyline is set at Texas A&M -155 and Notre Dame +135, with an over/under total of 46.5 points for the matchup.