The Texas Longhorns are set to face the Colorado State Rams today in a Week 1 college football match-up. This season marks Texas’s debut in the SEC, and their quarterback, Quinn Ewers, is already being touted as a contender for the Heisman Trophy.
The highly anticipated game will take place on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 3:30 p.m. ET (12:30 p.m. PT) and will be broadcast on ESPN. For viewers without cable, there are several streaming options available.
One of the best ways to stream the game without a cable subscription is through Sling TV. A subscription to the Orange + Blue with Sports Extra package provides comprehensive coverage of NFL and college football games this fall. The Orange + Blue package usually costs $60 a month, but there is currently a promotion offering the first month for just $30. The more extensive Orange + Blue with Sports Extra package is available for $45 in the first month and then $75 afterward, including channels like ESPNU, SEC Network, Big 10 Network, and ACC Network.
Another option is FuboTV, which is tailored for sports enthusiasts and offers nearly every college football and NFL game this season. FuboTV provides CBS, Fox, NBC, and ESPN in its packages, allowing for extensive coverage of various games without a cable subscription. A seven-day free trial is available, and subscribers can cancel at any time.
Additionally, Hulu + Live TV is another alternative, featuring ESPN and offering a mix of channels, including Fox and FS1, for $77 per month after a three-day free trial. Unlimited DVR storage is included, allowing for easy access to college football games and other sports programming.
With kick-off approaching, fans looking for team merchandise can visit Amazon’s college football fan shop, which offers a wide range of officially licensed gear such as jerseys, flags, and T-shirts.
As the season progresses, the Texas Longhorns are currently ranked 4 out of 134 teams, while the Colorado State Rams are unranked. The College Football Playoff National Championship is scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.