Texas vs. Ohio State: Where to Watch the 2026 Football Game Online

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Between the Cy-Hawk rivalry game and this top-five showdown, it’s quite the day of college football. The Sept. 12 Texas vs. Ohio State game will be broadcast live at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on ABC, available to livestream via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV. The game will also air live on ESPN Unlimited, which doesn’t offer a free trial of its own, but is included in any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which do offer the aforementioned five-day free trial period.

At a Glance: How to Watch Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Game

When: Saturday, Sept. 12, 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET
TV channel: ABC
Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, ESPN Unlimited (also included in DirecTV Signature packages with five-day free trial)

Where to Watch Texas vs. Ohio State Football Game: Date, Time, Channel

The Longhorns take on the Buckeyes on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET, airing live on ABC.

Where to Stream Texas vs. Ohio State Football Game Free

Since the 2026 NCAA game airs on ABC, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries said network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (also with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

Saturday’s game will also be available to stream live on ESPN Unlimited, and while the service doesn’t offer a free trial of its own, it is included in any of DirecTV’s Signature packages, which do offer the aforementioned five-day free trial period.

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More on each live TV streaming option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.

DirecTV

Five-day free trial; packages from $19.99 per month

ABC and ESPN Unlimited are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to the TV movie at no cost.

Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.

Fubo

Five-day free trial; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month)

ABC is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial, plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.

Sling

Plans from per $19.99 per month

In select markets, ABC is included in Sling’s budget-friendly Select plan, from $19.99 per month; Sling’s Blue plan, from $45.99 per month; and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. Visit Sling.com to check station availability.