You’ve got a number of free trials you can choose from of various lengths and breadths.
After a week off, the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are back in action on Saturday, Sept. 27, as they travel to Seattle to take on the Washington Huskies. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET and will air on CBS. If you are a cord-cutter and are unsure of how you are going to stream the game, we’ve got all of the details here.
This season, the Buckeyes will play on three different broadcast networks (CBS, Fox, and NBC), at least one cable channel (Big Ten Network), and exclusively on a streaming service (Peacock). There is also a new way for fans to stream what will probably be more than half of the team’s games as well. So, with all of the moving broadcast pieces, it can be tough to keep up with where and how to watch your favorite team.
As cord-cutting has become far more the norm than the exception across the United States, it would not be a surprise if you gave up your cable or a live-streaming service following last season, only to realize that it’s the day of the game and you have no way to watch it.
And I know it can be incredibly confusing to find the best way to watch a game in today’s entertainment landscape. Fortunately for you, I am something of a streaming expert… no really, I write about streaming services for a living. So, I am going to walk you through the best — and cheapest — ways for you to stream today’s game.
How can I watch the No. 1 Ohio State vs. Washington college football game?
Game Date/Time: Saturday, Sept. 27 at 3:30 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
Broadcasters: Brad Nessler, Gary Danielson
Betting Line: Ohio State -8.5 | 52.5 o/u
Best Streaming Option for All College Football Games:
DIRECTV MySports| 5-Day Free Trial
While there are a lot of streaming options to watch the game, this is my top recommendation, because it comes with a five-day free trial, and while it normally only costs $69.99 per month, if you sign up now, you can get a $10 discount on each of your first two months.
DIRECTV MySports carries all of the major broadcast network channels — all of which have college football — ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC, in almost every market. It also has ESPN, ESPN2, Big Ten Network, FS1, FS2, ESPNU, CBS Sports Network, SEC Network, ACC Network, and the NFL Network (yes, they have college games) without having to sign up for any sports add-on plans. In addition, the package also carries other sports channels like the Golf Channel, MLB Network, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, TBS, TNT, truTV, USA, and a handful of cable news channels.
On top of all that, you also get free access to the new ESPN streaming service at no extra cost. So, not only can you stream everything on all of ESPN’s cable channels, but you’ve also got all of the sports on ABC, and streaming exclusive games, on-demand content (including the “30 for 30” library), alternate broadcasts, and more.
Other Streaming Options for the Ohio State and Washington Game:
- Hulu + Live TV: This is more expensive than DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack, at $82.99 per month (that is going to go up next month), but there are some substantial benefits. Hulu + Live TV comes with all of the channel options as DIRECTV’s Signature packages, but it also offers the complete Disney Bundle, so you won’t have to pay more for Disney+, Hulu, or the new ESPN Unlimited streaming service.
- Fubo: $84.99 per month, with at least a one-day free trial
- YouTube TV: $82.99 per month, with at least a two-day trial
- Paramount+ Premium: If you are only interested in streaming this game and absolutely nothing else, then Paramount+ is a solid option. It comes with a seven-day free trial, and when you sign up for the Premium tier, you get access to your local CBS affiliate. Normally, the plan costs $12.99 monthly, and you will only be able to watch the college football (and NFL) games on CBS, but if you’re just looking for a way to watch this game, it is definitely an option.
Join the conversation
Below is your Ohio State vs. Washington game thread. Be respectful, be kind and — as always — keep it classy, BuckeyeNation. If you like GIFs, lay ‘em on us. In all, be good fans, cheer for your teams, be cool to each other (even if somebody else isn’t) and everyone wins. Let’s finish the season strong!
Category: General Sports
