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It's a can't-miss Big Ten showdown with tonight's Ohio State and Oregon game. We've compiled everything you need to know about how to watch Ohio State vs. Oregon, including where to live stream the epic match-up.
The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Oregon Ducks rivalry is alive and well, although this is host Oregon's first year playing in the Big Ten conference. The teams last met in 2021, when Oregon won the first game in the two teams' head-to-head history. Perhaps the most famous match-up between Ohio State and Oregon was the 2014 National Championship. The game, which took place in January 2015, saw Ohio State excel and win 42-20. This season, both teams enter the game with undefeated 5-0 records, but only one can continue their streak.
Whether you're rooting for Ohio State or Oregon, we'll make sure you can tune into tonight's game from anywhere. Don't forget to bookmark our college football streaming guide for info on other upcoming games.
The Ohio State vs. Oregon game will air on NBC in the US. The broadcast is scheduled to start on Saturday, October 12, at 7:30 p.m. ET. Big Ten Countdown coverage begins on the network at 7 p.m.
If you don't have cable or access to NBC through an antenna, you can live stream the network through a streaming service like Peacock, Sling TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream. We'll highlight the services below, but you can also read about them in more detail in our best sports streaming services guide.
Today's cheapest option is Peacock. You'll need to subscribe to Peacock Premium Plus for $14/month to gain NBC live streaming access. This will also unlock ad-free on-demand streaming. If this seems like something you might hang onto for a year, you can save money by subscribing to an annual plan for $140/year.
Sling TV, DirecTV Stream, and Fubo all offer several live channels in their packages, including NBC. Sling TV is the cheapest of the three options, with subscriptions starting at $40/month (although you can get $25 off your first month). You'll need to subscribe to Sling Blue to access NBC and 40+ other channels. However, Sling's local channel coverage varies from region to region, so you should look up your zip code before subscribing to ensure you can access NBC.
DirecTV Stream and Fubo offer slightly more expansive (and expensive) live TV packages. DirecTV Stream plans start at $87/month and offer 90+ channels, in addition to NBC. The service also has a five-day free trial. Fubo plans start at $80/month and carry NBC and 100+ channels. In addition to Fubo's seven-day free trial, new customers get $20 off their first month of service.
You don't need to worry about missing a game if you're traveling away from home, thanks to the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs let you temporarily alter your device's virtual location. This way, you can still use your go-to apps and subscriptions anywhere. VPNs are also easy ways to boost your cybersecurity. The streaming options we highlighted today require US payment methods, so this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling at the moment.
If you're not sure where to start when it comes to VPNs, we consistently recommend ExpressVPN, a tried-and-true option with a 30-day money-back guarantee. You can find full details in our ExpressVPN review or keep reading to learn how a VPN works.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
