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That is not fair The NFL is finally returning to our screens, NCAA football is finally returning this weekend! The 2024-25 college football season kicks off with Florida State vs. Georgia Tech, which will be played in Dublin, Ireland and air on ESPN at 12 p.m. ET this Saturday. But that’s not the only game on the Week 0 schedule worth tuning in to. Montana State plays New Mexico at 1 p.m. on FS1, SMU takes on Nevada on the field at 8 p.m. on CBS Sports Network, and more games are airing on ABC, ESPNU, and even Spectrum Sports PPV. Are you ready for the return of college football? In case you need a refresher on how to watch NCAA football games, we’ve got you covered.
Want to know how to watch the 2024 NFL season? We have a guide for that, too.
How to watch the 2024 NCAA football season:
Dates: August 24, 2024 – January 8, 2025
TV Channels: ESPN, ABC, Fox, FS1, NBC, CBS, CBSSN
Transmission: Streaming on ESPN+, Paramount+, Peacock, Fubo and DirecTV
2024 NCAA season opening weekend schedule:
All times are Eastern Time
Week 0 of the NCAA season will kick off with a game between Florida State and Georgia Tech to be played in Dublin, Ireland.
Saturday, August 24th
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Florida State vs. Georgia Tech (in Dublin, Ireland) | 12:00 p.m. | ESPN
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McNeese at Tarleton State | 3:30 pm | ESPNU
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Montana State at New Mexico | 4:00 pm | FS1
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North Alabama vs. Southeast Missouri State (in Montgomery, Alabama) | 7pm | ESPN
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Florida A&M vs. Norfolk State (in Atlanta, Georgia) | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
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SMU at Nevada | 8 p.m. | CBSSN
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Delaware State at Hawaii | 11:59 p.m. | Spectrum Sports PPV
How to watch NCAAF games in 2024:
NCAA football games are broadcast across a wide range of channels, from common cable networks, including the full ESPN suite (which also includes ESPN2 and ESPNU), 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 when game time rolls around, tuning into your favorite team’s games is as easy as turning on the TV…
(DirecTV)
DirecTV Stream’s Choice tier (currently $105.98 per month with fees) gives you access to all of the usual football suspects: NFL Network, ESPN, ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox. Additionally, the Choice tier will give you access to ESPNU, CBSSN, FS1, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, and plenty of local RSNs. The best part is, you can currently try all of these 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 with any DirecTV package you choose.
- Free trial of the full package available
- Many local RSNs were included
- Unlimited Cloud DVR
(Fubo)
Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, and over 100 other live channels. Starting at $80 a month, the live TV streaming service is definitely pricey (but certainly not the most expensive option on this list), but it offers nearly all the channels you’ll need to watch both the NCAA football season and the 2024 NFL season. Fubo subscribers also get 1,000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period.
- Free trial of the full package available
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage
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Watch NFL games on local channels like Fox, CBS and NBC
All the ways to watch NCAAF games this season:
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Channel Master Flatenna Ultra-Thin Indoor TV Antenna
Watch NFL games on local channels like Fox, CBS and NBC