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The first round of the College Football Playoffs kicks off tonight with an ultimate Indiana clash. We've compiled everything you need to know about where to watch Indiana vs. Notre Dame, including live streaming options for those without cable.
Indiana is ranked no. 2 in the Big Ten, trailing the undefeated Oregon. The team's won 11 games this year and only lost one — against Ohio State. Notre Dame, one of only three schools that competes independently, had a similarly successful 11-1 season, losing just one game to Northern Illinois earlier this year. The Hoosiers and Fighting Irish haven't played each other since 1991, a 49-27 win for Notre Dame. The winner of tonight's game, which is held at Notre Dame Stadium in Indiana, will go on to play Georgia in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day.
Keep reading to learn how to tune into today's game. For additional information, including other upcoming playoff games, make sure to check out our how to watch college football streaming guide.
The Indiana vs. Notre Dame game will air on ABC and ESPN in the United States. The game is scheduled to kick off on Friday, December 20, at 8 p.m. ET.
Those without access to ABC or ESPN through cable or antenna can live stream the game through various streaming services. The game won't be available through ESPN Plus, but live TV streaming packages can help you out today. Sling TV, Fubo, and DirecTV Stream are three of the best sports streaming services.
Sling TV is the cheapest way to live stream the game tonight. You'll need to opt for Sling Orange to access ESPN. Subscriptions cost $46 per month, but new users can usually get half off the first month. Sling Orange offers 35 live channels, including TNT, CNN, and AMC.
Fubo and DirecTV Stream are two other top-rated live TV streaming services offering ABC and ESPN. The services are a bit more expensive than Sling, but they offer anywhere from 90 to 200+ channels, depending on which plan you sign up for. DirecTV Stream subscriptions start at $87 per month for the Entertainment tier, and Fubo subscriptions start at $80 per month for the Essential tier. Both services also include free trials. DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial and Fubo has a seven-day free trial. Fubo also knocks up to $35 off your first month of service.
If you happen to be traveling away from home, you can still keep up with the game with the help of a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs enable people to alter their electronic device's virtual location to use most of their go-to websites and apps from anywhere. Since the services we've recommended require US payment methods, this option will work best for Americans who are just traveling abroad at the moment.
Interested in trying out a VPN? Our go-to recommendation is ExpressVPN. The app is straightforward, has a 30-day money-back guarantee, and tons of security-boosting perks, which we outline in our ExpressVPN review. Keep reading to learn how to use a VPN.
Note: Using 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.
