How to Watch Today’s Texas vs. Texas State Football Game Online for Free

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There’s no shortage of college football games you could tune into this weekend, but one matchup is set to make history: Texas vs. Texas State. While both teams hail from the Lone Star State, they haven’t faced off since 1930. Today, they’ll finally meet again at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.

At a Glance: How to Watch Texas vs. Texas State Football Game Online

Date, time: Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m. ET
TV channel: ESPN
Stream: DirecTV, Fubo, YouTube TV, Sling, ESPN Unlimited

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The game kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET (2:30 p.m. CT) and will air on ESPN. Texas will be led by new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp, while Texas State head coach G.J. Kinne is back for his fourth season with the Bobcats.

Texas is heavily predicted to win, with the Longhorns favored by 29.5 points. It’s only the second time ever that the Longhorns and Bobcats have met on the field.

Below is a quick guide on how to watch the Texas vs. Texas State game today, including how to stream the matchup online without cable and how to watch Texas vs. Texas State for free.

Texas vs. Texas State Football Game Date, Time, TV Channel

Today’s Texas vs. Texas State football game will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 3:30 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN.

Where to Stream Texas vs. Texas State Football Game Online

No cable? No problem. You can watch the Texas vs. Texas State game online with any live TV streaming service that carries ESPN, including DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling, and Fubo. The game will also be available to stream through ESPN’s app, ESPN Unlimited.

Looking for a free Texas vs. Texas State livestream? You can take advantage of a free trial from DirecTV, YouTube TV, or Fubo to watch the game without paying upfront.

Here’s a full list of all the ways to watch the Texas vs. Texas State game online without cable: