The Stanford Cardinal will take on the TCU Horned Frogs today, aiming for a surprise victory that could mark the beginning of a turnaround for the program in the 2024 college football season. The matchup is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 30, and will be broadcast live on ESPN, with streaming options available.
Stanford faced challenges last season, and the outlook for 2024 doesn’t seem promising as they transition to the ACC and face a series of tough non-conference opponents, starting with TCU in Week 1. The Horned Frogs have bolstered their roster with new talent and both teams are known for their high-scoring offenses. However, Stanford has critical weaknesses on defense that TCU is expected to exploit. The prediction leans towards TCU winning by a margin of 10 points or more.
Details on how to watch the game are as follows:
When: The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 30
Where: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, California
TV Channel: ESPN
For those without cable, the game can be streamed live for free with Fubo (free trial) or DirecTV Stream (free trial). Alternatively, for ongoing access, Sling offers affordable plans starting around $26 for the first month with the “Sports Extra” package, which includes necessary sports channels. Cable subscribers can watch via Watch ESPN or the ESPN app using their provider login.
Betting odds for the Stanford vs. TCU game include a moneyline of TCU: -325 and Stanford: +260, with a point spread of TCU: -9.5 and Stanford: +9.5. The over/under is set at 60.5.