How to Watch the 2024 NCAA College Football Season Online: Schedule, TV Channels, Live Stream and More

It’s time to break out your grills and tailgating essentials because college football is back.

The 2024 NCAA college football season has officially arrived. Week 0 was just an appetizer, but now there are 21 games scheduled for today to kick off Week 1. Six more games follow on Friday before the Labor Day weekend action really heats up on Saturday. This is just the beginning of action-packed weekends leading up to the national championships and the end of the regular season on Saturday, December 14.

Watch College Football on Sling

After a long offseason, college football fans can’t wait to head back to the field. For games that you can’t attend in person, you’ll want to make sure your TV streaming options are ready. Below, find everything you need to know about how to watch the 2024 college football season online without cable, plus the Week 0 and the first full week’s schedule.

How to Watch NCAA College Football in 2024 Without Cable

Watch College Football on Sling TV

The best way to stream the 2024 college football season without cable is on Sling TV. Most NCAA games will be broadcast on local channels (ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC), in addition to ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, FS1, CBS Sports Network and SEC Network. With Sling TV’s Orange + Blue package, you’ll have access to more than 50 channels such as FOX, NBC, ESPN and FS1 — along with the Big Ten Network and SEC Network. 

Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering 50% off your first month — bringing the comprehensive Orange + Blue package down to just $30. Sling TV also comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording all the season’s top NCAA and NFL matchups if you can’t watch them live.

For replays, post-game coverage and analysis, you can add Sling’s Sports Extras for an additional $15 per month. This will get you access to the NFL Redzone, ACCN ESPN and Big Network. Paramount+ can also be added for $10 per month to watch every Power 5 match.

Watch College Football on FuboTV

FuboTV is another great option for watching college football online. The sports-focused live TV streaming service has access to 14 channels broadcasting live college football games — including local, national, and college networks. Fubo costs $74.99 per month, but you’ll want to upgrade and opt for the $84.99/month Elite plan to get ESPNU, SEC Network, Pac-12 Network, and ACC Network.

Right now, FuboTV is offering a seven-day free trial.

 Watch College Football on Hulu + Live TV

Hulu + Live TV will get you access to ESPN, ESPNU, FOX, FS1, CBS, CBSN, NBC, ACCN, Big Ten Network, and SECN. With over 90 live TV channels, you’ll also get access to ESPN+ for even more college football. 

Watch College Football on ESPN+

Last year, ESPN+ streamed over 500 college football games and had 218 exclusively on their platform. We know ESPN+ will stream several 2024 college football games as well, though the exact number is unknown at this time. At only $10.99 per month, ESPN+ is gentle on your budget. You can also save over 15% with an ESPN+ Annual Plan at $109.99 per year. You can also bundle it with Disney+ and Hulu for only $4 more per month.

Watch College Football on Peacock

Peacock is the home of Big Ten Football this year, streaming select games on its platform, including those being broadcast on NBC. The streamer kicks off Week 1 with the Fresno State at Michigan game on August 31.

Peacock is also the home of Sunday Night Football for any NFL fans. Along with all this football action, Peacock has other live sports, popular new movies, NBC hit shows and Peacock originals like The Traitors. Peacock plans start at just $7.99 per month, but you can save 17% by signing up for an annual membership at $79.99.

When does the 2024 college football season start?

The 2024 college football season began with seven games on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

What channel is NCAA college football on?

The 2024 NCAA college football season will air across ESPN, ESPN+, CBS, NBC, FOX, FS1 and ABC. There will also be a few games on the ACC Network, SEC Network, Big Ten Network, Pac-12 Network, Altitude Sports and more.

2024 NCAA College Football Week 1 Schedule

Below, find the full Week 1 schedule for the 2024 NCAA college football season, along with where you can watch each game. See the full 2024 college football schedule here.

All times in Eastern.

Thursday, August 29

• Howard vs. Rutgers at 6:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
• North Carolina A&T vs. Wake Forest at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+/ACCNX)
• New Hampshire vs. UCF at 7:00 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• Western Carolina vs. NC State at 7:00 p.m. (ACC Network)
• Jackson State vs. UL Monroe at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Lafayette vs. Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Fordham vs. Bowling Green at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Central Connecticut vs. Central Michigan at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Arkansas at 7:30 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Duquesne vs. Toledo at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
• North Carolina vs. Minnesota at 8:00 p.m. (FOX)
• Murray State vs. Missouri at 8:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
• North Dakota State vs. Colorado at 8:00 p.m. (ESPN)
• Lindenwood vs. Kansas at 8:00 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• Coastal Carolina vs. Jacksonville State at 8:00 p.m. (CBSSN)
• Alcorn State vs. UAB at 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• SE Louisiana vs. Tulane at 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Northwestern State vs. Tulsa at 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Southern Utah vs. Utah at 9:00 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• Eastern Illinois vs. Illinois at 9:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)

Friday, August 30

• Lehigh vs. Army at 6:00 p.m. (CBSSN)
• Temple vs. Oklahoma at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN)
• Florida Atlantic vs. Michigan State at 7:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
• Elon vs. Duke at 7:30 p.m. (ACC Network)
• Western Michigan vs. Wisconsin at 9:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
• TCU vs. Stanford at 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)

Saturday, August 31

• Clemson vs. Georgia at 12:00 p.m. (ABC)
• Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt at 12:00 p.m. (ESPN)
• Illinois State vs. Iowa at 12:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
• Austin Peay vs. Louisville at 12:00 p.m. (ACC Network)
• Indiana State vs. Purdue at 12:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
• Kent State vs. Pitt at 12:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Bucknell vs. Navy at 12:00 p.m. (CBSSN)
• UConn vs. Maryland at 12:00 p.m. (FS1)
• Florida International vs. Indiana at 12:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
• Penn State vs. West Virginia at 12:00 p.m. (FOX)
• Chattanooga vs. Tennessee at 12:45 p.m. (SEC Network)
• South Dakota State vs. Oklahoma State at 2:00 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• Towson vs. Cincinnati at 2:30 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• Miami (Fla.) vs. Florida at 3:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Colorado State vs. Texas at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN)
• Eastern Michigan vs. UMass at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
• East Tennessee State vs. Appalachian State at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
• North Dakota vs. Iowa State at 3:30 p.m. (FS1)
• Ohio vs. Syracuse at 3:30 p.m. (ACC Network)
• Kennesaw State vs. UTSA at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Merrimack vs. Air Force at 3:30 p.m. (CBSSN)
• UTEP vs. Nebraska at 3:30 p.m. (FOX)
• Western Illinois vs. Northern Illinois at 3:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Akron vs. Ohio State at 3:30 p.m. (CBS)
• Miami (Ohio) vs. Northwestern at 3:30 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
• Boise State vs. Georgia Southern at 4:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Old Dominion vs. South Carolina at 4:15 p.m. (SEC Network)
• Stony Brook vs. Marshall at 5:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• UC Davis vs. Cal at 5:00 p.m. (ESPN+/ACCNX)
• North Texas vs. South Alabama at 5:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Eastern Kentucky vs. Mississippi State at 6:00 p.m. (ESPN+/SECN+)
• Campbell vs. Liberty at 6:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Richmond vs. Virginia at 6:00 p.m. (ESPN+/ACCNX)
• Norfolk State vs. East Carolina at 6:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Western Kentucky vs. Alabama at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN)
• Furman vs. Ole Miss at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+/SECN+)
• Central Arkansas vs. Arkansas State at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Bethune-Cookman vs. South Florida at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Tarleton State vs. Baylor at 7:00 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• UNLV vs. Houston at 7:00 p.m. (FS1)
• UT Martin vs. Kansas State at 7:00 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• Tennessee Tech vs. Middle Tennessee at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Sam Houston vs. Rice at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Nevada vs. Troy at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• North Alabama vs. Memphis at 7:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Alabama A&M vs. Auburn at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+/SECN+)
• Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M at 7:30 p.m. (ABC)
• Fresno State vs. Michigan at 7:30 p.m. (NBC)
• Idaho vs. Oregon at 7:30 p.m. (Big Ten Network)
• UCLA vs. Hawai’i at 7:30 p.m. (CBS)
• Abilene Christian vs. Texas Tech at 7:30 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• Southern Miss vs. Kentucky at 7:45 p.m. (SEC Network)
• Southern Illinois vs. BYU at 8:00 p.m. (Big 12/ESPN+)
• Georgia State vs. Georgia Tech at 8:00 p.m. (ACC Network)
• Houston Christian vs. SMU at 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+/ACCNX)
• Grambling vs. Louisiana at 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Nicholls vs. Louisiana Tech at 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• James Madison vs, Charlotte at 8:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
• Lamar vs. Texas State at 8:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• Southeast Missouri State vs. New Mexico State at 9:00 p.m. (ESPN+)
• New Mexico vs. Arizona at 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)
• Wyoming vs. Arizona State at 10:30 p.m. (FS1)
• Weber State vs. Washington at 11:00 p.m. (Big Ten Network)

Sunday, September 1

• North Carolina Central vs. Alabama State at 3:00 p.m. (ESPN)
• USC vs. LSU at 7:30 p.m. (ABC)

Monday, September 2

• Boston College vs. Florida State at 7:30 p.m. (ESPN)

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