In a thrilling Week 4 doubleheader, the highly anticipated 2023 college football season continues on the streaming service Peacock. Two top 10 teams will collide as the No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish host the No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes in South Bend, while the Maryland Terrapins, led by QB Taulia Tagovailoa, travel to East Lansing to take on the Michigan State Spartans.
Peacock has established itself as the go-to platform for live college football action, offering an impressive lineup of over 30 games throughout the season. It’s certainly an exciting time for football enthusiasts, so make sure to mark your calendars and not miss a moment of the action-packed Week 4.
Wondering when you can catch the games? Here’s the schedule:
– Saturday, September 23: Maryland at Michigan State, airing on NBC and Peacock at 3:30 p.m. ET.
– Saturday, September 23: No. 6 Ohio State at No. 9 Notre Dame, airing on NBC and Peacock at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Streaming college football live on Peacock is a breeze, and you don’t need to deal with the hassle of cable subscriptions. All you need is a Peacock Premium subscription, which costs $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. With this subscription, you not only gain access to thrilling live college football games but also enjoy a vast library of over 80,000 hours of movies, shows, and on-demand content. For an ad-free experience, you can upgrade to Peacock Premium Plus for $11.99 per month or $119.99 annually, unlocking the full range of offerings Peacock has to offer.
Additionally, there are several other options for watching these live college football games. NBC will be simulcasting select games on Peacock, and cord-cutters can catch all the gridiron action on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or any compatible device by subscribing to DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, or YouTube TV. Another alternative is watching NBC for free with an antenna, and you can easily identify which NBC affiliates are available in your area using AntennaWeb, a helpful tool.
Let’s take a closer look at each streaming service and how you can access college football live:
DIRECTV STREAM: With the Entertainment package at $74.99 per month, you can enjoy NBC and other local channels, including CBS, ABC, The CW, and FOX. The package offers over 75 channels, with prominent options like ESPN, ESPN2, and FS1. If you opt for the Choice Plan at $99.99 per month, you unlock more sports programming and gain access to over 105 channels, including RSNs, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, FS2, ACC Network, SEC Network, and the Big Ten Network.
Sling TV: Gain access to NBC’s live coverage (in select markets) with Sling Blue for an affordable $40 per month. This package includes over 40 channels, featuring local networks like ABC and FOX (in select markets), as well as FS1 and more. To expand your channel selection, you can choose Sling Orange + Blue for $55 per month, which includes Sling Blue channels and Sling Orange favorites, such as ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, offering a total of over 32 channels. Additionally, the Sports Extra add-on, available for an additional $11 per month, provides access to major college sports networks from the ACC, Big Ten, Longhorn, and SEC. Both plans come with 50 hours of DVR storage.
Fubo: With Fubo’s Pro plan priced at $74.99 per month, fans can stream live college football games on NBC and indulge in over 100 sporting events. This package includes local channels like ABC, FOX, CBS, and the CW, as well as national networks ESPN, ESPN2, FS1, SEC Network, ACC Network, and many more, comprising a total lineup of more than 140 channels. Fubo also offers a generous 1000 hours of Cloud DVR space, allowing viewers to relive their favorite moments and catch up on shows.
Hulu + Live TV: For $69.99 per month, Hulu + Live TV enables streaming of over 85 channels, including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN networks, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, FS1, and more. Subscribers also gain unlimited access to the extensive Hulu library, Disney+, and live sports on ESPN+. With unlimited DVR storage, viewers can record their favorite shows and sporting events for up to 9 months.
YouTube TV: Priced at $72.99 per month, YouTube TV offers over 100 channels, featuring live college football games on NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN networks, Big Ten Network, ACCN, SEC Network, FS1, and more. This package allows for unlimited DVR and permits up to 6 accounts per household for personalized streaming experiences.
In addition to the Week 4 showdowns, NBC Sports has an exciting college football schedule lined up for the upcoming weeks. Be sure to mark these dates on your calendar to catch all the thrilling action:
– Saturday, September 30: Illinois at Purdue, streaming exclusively on Peacock at 3:30 p.m. ET.
– Saturday, September 30: Michigan State at No. 24 Iowa, airing on NBC and Peacock at 7:30 p.m. ET.
– Saturday, October 14: No. 5 USC at No. 9 Notre Dame, airing on NBC and Peacock at 7:30 p.m. ET.
– Saturday, October 28: Pittsburgh at No. 9 Notre Dame, airing on NBC and Peacock at 3:30 p.m. ET.
– Saturday, November 11: Michigan State at No. 6 Ohio State, airing on NBC and Peacock at 7:30 p.m. ET.
– Saturday, November 18: Wake Forest at No. 9 Notre Dame, airing on NBC and Peacock at 3:30 p.m. ET.
– Friday, November 24: No. 7 Penn State at Michigan State (Ford Field), airing on NBC and Peacock at 7:30 p.m. ET.
With a thrilling lineup of games and multiple streaming options, football fans are in for an unforgettable 2023 college football season. Grab your snacks, invite your friends, and get ready to enjoy the excitement of live college football on Peacock and other platforms.
