TOUCHDOWN! Here's How to Watch College Football Without Cable This Season

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Fall and winter sports are taking center stage and college football fans are shifting their focus from playing College Football 26 on their consoles to the real action on the field. With months of thrilling games ahead, fans everywhere are tuning in every Saturday for the excitement of the season. If you haven't already figured out the best ways to follow your favorite teams, now's the time. From SEC showdowns to Big Ten matchups and even some Division II games, there are countless ways to learn how to watch college football throughout the season.

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Navigating how to watch NCAA college football games can be tricky. With numerous games kicking off at noon ET every Saturday (having started on Aug. 23), keeping up with all the top teams can feel overwhelming. Unlike the NFL, college football's variety of broadcasters and coverage means fans need to know where to look for specific games. But with the right information, you can make sure you never miss a moment.

This year promises to be one of the most exciting in recent memory. Alabama is taking the field under head coach Kalen DeBoer, who entered his second season after Nick Saban's departure. USC is adjusting to its second season in the Big Ten Conference, and Colorado, under Deion Sanders, has entered its third season with expectations of contending for a Big 12 title. Meanwhile, Michigan, fresh off Jim Harbaugh's departure to the NFL, is aiming to stay on top of the college football world under second-year head coach Sherrone Moore. No matter which team you're rooting for, you can catch all the action week in and week out on streaming platforms like Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, and more.

How to Watch College Football on Big Ten Plus

With college football spread across ESPN, FOX, CBS, and streaming platforms galore, fans have more ways than ever to catch the action. But if your loyalty lies with the Big Ten, not every game will show up on your usual cable guide. That's where Big Ten Plus comes in. It's built for fans who want every snap, every replay, and every lesser-covered matchup, especially the ones that don't make it to national TV. Whether you're tuning in live or catching up on Sunday, Big Ten Plus covers football and other conference sports all season long. Subscriptions start at $12.99/month or $89.99/year.

How to Watch College Football on Fubo

For cable cord-cutters who still want the allure of cable television and who also happen to be college football fans, Fubo may fulfill all your needs. Fubo has a base price of $84.99/month ($20 off your first month) and provides over 230 channels, including CBS, ABC, and FOX, all of which will be streaming some of the college football conferences.

You can also opt for Fubo Sports, a new, affordable sports-focused plan with around 28 channels.

How to Watch College Football on Sling TV

If you're looking to reduce your monthly live-streaming costs for sports, Sling TV offers an affordable solution. With two different packages tailored for college football fans, Sling Blue includes networks like ABC, FOX, and NBC for $50.99/month, while Sling Orange provides ESPN access for $45.99/month. For even more options, you can combine both packages with the Orange + Blue plan, which brings all the channels together for $65.99/month. All of these options are currently half off your first month, but be aware that pricing for Sling TV changes depending on location.

You can also use Sling Passes and get access to the streaming platform for a day, a weekend, or a week.

How to Watch College Football on Peacock

The NBCUniversal streaming service Peacock has become a go-to for Big Ten sports, especially football,  and as usual, NBC has exclusivity for some Notre Dame football games, so catch all the action from the South Bend, Indiana, team this fall on Peacock. Haven't got an account with Peacock yet? Plans start at $10.99/month. 

How to Watch College Football on Paramount+

Paramount+ is the home of live-streaming sports on CBS during all its major broadcast athletic events. With the Premium add-on, subscribers can watch their local CBS station, thus catching all the great college football action this fall. Paramount+ starts at $7.99/month, but with the Premium add-on, the price is $12.99/month. 

How to Watch College Football on DIRECTV STREAM

DIRECTV STREAM is another solid option for watching college football this year. Not only does it host the NFL Network and ESPN, the platform also has SEC Network, Big Ten Network, and regional sports channels. The best option for college football fans is likely DIRECTV STREAM's second tier called the Choice Package. It hosts 125+ channels and is $70.98/month. This might vary depending on location. Also, all of DIRECTV STREAM's main plans now come with Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN Unlimited.

How to Watch College Football on Hulu + Live TV

A sleeper way of live streaming all your college football happens to be Hulu + Live TV. If you are a Hulu + Live TV subscriber, you can access college football games on ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1, CBS, ACC Network, and SEC Network. Hulu + Live TV gives you access to over 95 games every Saturday afternoon and even comes with ESPN Unlimited and Disney+ as part of the bundle. Pricing starts at $82.99/month.

How to Watch College Football on ESPN Unlimited

ESPN Unlimited is the simplest way to follow college football, streaming every ESPN-broadcast game along with highlights and weekly coverage. At $29.99/month — or bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for the same price for 12 months before rising to $35.99/month — it's the all-in-one option for fans who want the full season in one place.

How to Watch College Football from anywhere with a VPN

Even if you're outside the U.S., you can still watch college football season games by using VPN services like ExpressVPN, Private Internet Access, and NordVPN. These VPNs mask your location, giving you access to U.S. streaming platforms like ESPN Unlimited.

• Sign up for ExpressVPN
• Sign up for Private Internet Access
• Sign up for NordVPN

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