Tennessee vs. Ohio State: How to watch the the NCAAF playoff game today, kickoff time, channel and more

Tennessee vs. Ohio State: How to watch the the NCAAF playoff game today, kickoff time, channel and more

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - NOVEMBER 30: Nico Iamaleava #8 of the Tennessee Volunteers drops back to pass during the second half of the game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Vanderbilt Commodores at FirstBank Stadium on November 30, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

Nico Iamaleava and the Tennessee Volunteers will play Ohio State during the first round of the College Football Playoffs, here’s how to watch. (Johnnie Izquierdo/Getty Images)

The regular season of college football is done and we’ve entered bowl game and playoff season now, baby! This weekend will see several major matchups during the first round of the College Football Playoffs, including Clemson vs. Texas, an in-state competition between Indiana vs. Notre Dame, and an SEC/Big Ten battle between No. 9 Tennessee and No. 8 Ohio State. The winner of the Tennessee-Ohio State game will play No. 1 Oregon (who finished their season with a stellar 13-0 record) at the Rose Bowl on January 1. Here’s how to watch the Tennessee vs. Ohio State game on Saturday night, and keep up with live game-day updates here.

Date: Saturday, Dec. 21

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Location: Ohio Stadium

TV Channel: ABC/ESPN

Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, YouTube TV and more

You can watch coverage of this weekend’s game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Ohio State Buckeyes starting at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN.

You can tune into the College Football Playoff game between Tennessee and Ohio State on ABC and ESPN which are carried by several platforms including Fubo TV, DirecTV, and YouTube TV.

(Fubo)

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NFL Network, and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for football fans but it’s one of the most comprehensive ways to catch tons of NCAA games this season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some preseason games risk-free. 

The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some games risk-free. Right now you can get $30 off any Fubo tier for your first month.

$44.99/month at Fubo

All times Eastern

Tuesday, Dec. 17

No. 25 Memphis vs. West Virginia (Frisco Bowl) | 9 p.m. | ESPN

Wednesday, Dec. 18

James Madison vs. Western Kentucky (Boca Raton Bowl) | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN

No. 24 UNLV vs. Cal (LA Bowl) | 9 p.m. | ESPN

Thursday, Dec. 19

Sam Houston vs. Georgia Southern (New Orleans Bowl) | 7 p.m. | ESPN2

Friday, Dec. 20

Ohio vs. Jacksonville State (Cure Bowl) | 12 p.m. | ESPN

Florida vs. Tulane (Gasparilla Bowl) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN

No. 8 Indiana at No. 5 Notre Dame (College Football Playoff first round) | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 21

No. 10 SMU at No. 4 Penn State (College Football Playoff first round) | 12 p.m. | TNT/MAX

UC Davis/South Dakota vs. Idaho/Montana State (FCS semifinals) | 12 or 3:30 p.m. | ABC

UIW/South Dakota State vs. Mercer/North Dakota State (FCS semifinals) | 12 or 3:30 p.m. | ABC

TBD vs. TBD (DII championship game in McKinney, TX) | 2 p.m. | ESPN2

No. 16 Clemson at No. 3 Texas (College Football Playoff first round) | 4 p.m. | TNT/MAX

No. 7 Tennessee at No. 6 Ohio State (College Football Playoff first round) | 8 p.m. | ABC/ESPN

TBD vs. TBD (DIII semifinals) | TBA | ESPN+

TBD vs. TBD (DIII semifinals) | TBA | ESPN+

Monday, Dec. 23

Coastal Carolina vs. UTSA (Myrtle Beach Bowl) | 11 a.m. | ESPN

Northern Illinois vs. Fresno State (Famous Idaho Potato Bowl) | 2:30 p.m. | ESPN

NCAA football games air across a wide range of channels, from common cable networks including the full ESPN suite (that’s ESPN2 and ESPNU too), Fox and FS1, ABC, NBC and CBS, to CBSSN, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.

Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out ahead of the 2024 NCAA football season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV….

(DirecTV)

DirecTV Stream’s Choice tier (currently $105.98/month with fees) gets you access to all the usual football suspects: NFL Network, ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox. Plus the Choice tier will get you CBSSN, FS1, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network and plenty of local RSNs. The best part is, currently you can try all this out for free. So if you’re interested in trying out a live TV streaming service for football season, but aren’t ready to commit, we recommend starting with DirecTV Stream.

You’ll also get unlimited Cloud DVR storage included in whatever DirecTV package you choose.

Pros

  • Full package free trial available
  • Many local RSNs included
  • Unlimited Cloud DVR
Cons

  • Cost
  • ABC and ESPN currently not included

Try free at DirecTV

(Fubo)

Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC and 100+ more live channels. Starting at $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely pricey (but certainly not the most expensive option on this list), but offers nearly every channel you’ll need to watch both the NCAA football season and the 2024 NFL season. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period. 

Pros

  • Full package free trial available
  • 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage

$44.99/month at Fubo

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