The No. 4 ranked Texas Longhorns are set to face the Colorado State Rams in their home opener for the 2024 college football season. The matchup will kick off at 12:30 p.m. PT/3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) on Saturday, August 31, and will be broadcast live on ESPN, with options for streaming available.
For those looking to watch the game, it can be streamed live for free through Fubo and DirecTV Stream, both offering free trials.
The game will take place at Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas, and will be available on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can still catch the action via Fubo or DirecTV Stream. For those without a free trial, Sling offers an economical option starting at around $31 for the first month, which includes a “Sports Extra” package featuring channels like Big Ten Network and SEC Network. Additionally, subscribers can watch through the Watch ESPN platform or the ESPN app using their cable provider credentials.
For details specific to your area about what channel ESPN is on, you can refer to channel finders from services like Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, and Optimum/Altice.
As for the betting lines, Texas is favored with a moneyline of -20000, while Colorado State sits at +3500. The point spread suggests Texas is favored by 34 points, with an over/under set at 60.