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Ohio State vs. Texas: how to watch in Austin
The defending champs head to Austin for a rematch, and here is every way to catch it without cable.
In brief
The defending champs head to Austin for a rematch, and here is every way to catch it without cable. Kickoff is Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, and a DIRECTV free trial can get you in without paying. Originally reported by Decider.
A rematch with real weight
Ohio State and Texas meet for the third straight season, this time in Austin. The Buckeyes won last year's opener 14-7 in Columbus and come in as defending national champions.
“we already have a game that feels awfully big”
Kickoff time and place
Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET, 6:30 p.m. CT, from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. The Longhorns get home-field advantage this round.
It's on ABC
Chris Fowler calls play-by-play with Kirk Herbstreit on analysis. Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge work the sidelines.
Streaming without cable
DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV all carry ABC, and the broadcast also runs through ESPN's streaming service.
Check your local station
ABC access depends on where you live. Confirm your local affiliate is included in a service before you sign up for it.
“it's worth checking that your local ABC station is included before signing up”
Watching it free
DIRECTV's MySports package has a five-day free trial with ABC, and Fubo and YouTube TV offer trials to eligible new members. Note when each trial ends so you aren't charged.
The takeaway
Kickoff is Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, and a DIRECTV free trial can get you in without paying.
