Live stream NCAA college football online without cable

Updated: October 28, 2024

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How to live stream 2024-25 college football games with a VPN

No matter your allegiance, we know you want to watch your team in blazing-fast HD, free of buffering or throttling from your ISP, school, or office network. To stream college football securely with ExpressVPN, just follow these easy steps:

  1. Get ExpressVPN.
  2. Connect to a server location that matches the broadcaster you want to watch. For example, American sports fans can connect to a U.S. server to securely watch the coverage carried by U.S. streaming services, such as Sling TV, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV, ESPN+, or DirecTV Stream.
  3. Touchdown!

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Why you need a VPN to watch college football games

Your internet service provider (ISP) might slow your connection if it thinks you’re streaming too much, causing laggy streams and buffering that could mean you miss a one-handed catch or an amazing overtime finish. A VPN encrypts your internet traffic, keeping your online activity private from your ISP, so you can bypass this type of throttling and watch college football games without any issues.

If you’re working at night and the Wi-Fi at your job blocks streaming services, you could miss out on watching some games. VPN encryption hides your activity from the network, allowing you to unblock streaming platforms with ease. 

Best VPN for watching college football live streams in 2024

ExpressVPN has a global network of servers in 105 countries (and 12 U.S. states and Washington D.C.), making it easy to find one in your preferred location. Our service works seamlessly with sports streaming platforms that broadcast college football games, such as ESPN+, Peacock, and DirecTV Stream. Our 10-Gbps servers give you a blazing-fast VPN connection, so you never have to worry about buffering or lag during those exhilarating finishes. 

You can connect up to 8 devices to the VPN at once with a single account, which allows you to watch the games on your smart TV while your roommates or family stream movies and shows on their phones, gaming consoles, and other devices. Try ExpressVPN now with a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee. 

Best ways to watch college football without cable for all NCAA conferences

An ExpressVPN subscription allows you to safely and securely stream every college football game even if you don’t have cable. Use our complete guide below to figure out which streaming service is best for you this season! 

Note: The channels listed below are all available in the streaming services basic/cheapest package. Some services may offer extra channels in pricier tiers.

ServiceChannelsFree trial length
DirecTV StreamABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, FS1, NBC, TruTV, The CW, select regional sports networks5 days
FuboABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, SEC Network, The CW, select regional sports networks7 days
Hulu + Live TVABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, TruTV, select regional sports networks3 days
Paramount PlusCBS, CBS Sports Network7 days
YouTube TVABC, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, SEC Network, TruTV, and The CWVaries

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Streaming options for select college football games

Several streaming services offer exclusive college football coverage throughout the 2024-25 season, though some don’t offer free trials. Learn more about those options below.

ESPN+

ESPN+ will carry college football at all levels, from the SEC and Big 12 to Division II and Division III. However, it is important to note there are two types of college football games that air on ESPN+.

ESPN+ simulcasts: These games will air on other ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC, and can be streamed via simulcast on ESPN+. Bowl games and the College Football Playoff fall into this category, as do games airing on conference-specific networks such as the ACC Network and SEC Network. Note that proof of subscription to another service, such as YouTube TV or Fubo, may be required to stream these games.

ESPN+ exclusives: These games, as implied, will air exclusively on ESPN+. For example, Florida Atlantic will host Florida International on Saturday, September 14, and ESPN+ is the only way you can watch this game on TV. You won’t need proof of subscription to another service to watch ESPN+ exclusives.

Reminder: ESPN+ does not offer a free trial.

Peacock

Peacock will stream every college football game airing on NBC throughout the 2024-25 season. Additionally, Peacock will offer exclusive broadcasts of select college football games. Peacock costs 8 USD/month. 

Other ways to watch college football games

Sling TV

Channels: ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN 3, ESPNews, ESPN U, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, TruTV, and the SEC Network

Sling TV provides access to most channels airing college football games except for CBS and CBS Sports Network. ABC is also available in select markets. Please note that Sling no longer offers a free trial.

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Max

College football fans can live stream select Mountain West games on Max. Previously called HBO Max before a 2023 merger with Discovery Plus, Max brings together 10,000 hours of content from companies under WarnerMedia, including Warner Bros., CNN, Adult Swim, TBS, Cartoon Network, HBO, and TNT.

Can I use a VPN to watch college football games from another country?

Some users might watch college football games by connecting to a VPN server in a country other than their own, but doing so may violate copyright or the streaming service’s terms of use. ExpressVPN is a privacy and security tool, and using it to circumvent copyright is against our Terms of Service. We cannot see or control what you do while connected to our VPN, so you are responsible for ensuring that your use complies with all relevant terms and laws.

Best VPN for watching college football games in 2024

ExpressVPN is the best VPN for college football fans who want to safely stream games in 2024. With next-gen 10-Gbps servers in locations around the world, you can enjoy the full privacy protections of a VPN without ever missing a second of the action. ExpressVPN has easy-to-use apps for Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS, not to mention a range of ways to stream on your big-screen TV. If you need help along the way, ExpressVPN offers 24/7 live chat support and a risk-free 30-day money-back guarantee!

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College football conference channels

Which channels and streaming services will air your favorite conference’s games during the 2024-25 season? Find out with our complete guide.

ConferenceChannels
American Athletic Conference (AAC)ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN+
Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)ABC, ACC Network, ACC Network Extra, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN+, The CW
Big 12ABC, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN+, Fox, FS1
Big TenBig Ten Network, CBS, Fox, FS1, NBC, Peacock
Conference USACBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN+
FBS independentsCBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN+, NBC, Peacock
Mid-American Conference (MAC)CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN+
Mountain West Conference (MW)CBS, CBS Sports Network, Fox, FS1, TruTV, Max
Pac-12 ConferenceFox, The CW
Southeastern Conference (SEC)ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN+, SEC Network, SEC+
Sun Belt ConferenceABC, ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN U, ESPN+

How to live stream college football games on all your streaming devices

Sports fans can live stream every college football game on a plethora of devices from smartphones and tablets to gaming consoles and smart TVs.

Top 25 college football rankings

The Associated Press Top 25 releases each Sunday during the college football season. Here is the latest AP Top 25.

Ranking
No. 1 Oregon (61 first-place votes)
No. 2 Georgia (One first-place vote)
No. 3 Penn State
No. 4 Ohio State
No. 5 Miami
No. 6 Texas
No. 7 Tennessee
No. 8 Notre Dame
No. 9 BYU
No. 10 Texas A&M
No. 11 Iowa State
No. 12 Clemson
No. 13 Indiana
No. 14 Alabama
No. 15 Boise State
No. 16 LSU
No. 17 Kansas State
No. 18 Pittsburgh
No. 19 Ole Miss
No. 20 SMU
No. 21 Army
No. 22 Washington State
No. 23 Colorado
No. 24 Illinois
No. 25 Missouri

The following teams also received votes: Vanderbilt 41, Memphis 34, Tulane 28, Navy 23, Louisville 5, UNLV 4, Arkansas 4, Lafayette 3, South Carolina 1.

2024 College Football Playoff rankings

Beginning in November, the College Football Playoff releases its own Top 25 each Tuesday. Unlike the other polls, a committee meets and ranks the best teams through December. Although the CFP Rankings typically feature the same teams as the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll, the order below determines which teams will compete in the 12-team playoff.

Check back later in the year for the CFP rankings.

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