How to Watch the 2023 College Football Season Online: NCAA Live Stream Without Cable | Entertainment Tonight

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It's time to break out your grills and tailgating essentials because college football is back. The 2023 NCAA football season kicks off with ten Week 0 games this Saturday, August 26. Shorty after, Week 1 starts on August 31, marking the beginning of action-packed weekends leading up to the national championships.

After a long offseason, college football fans can't wait to head back to 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 2023 college football season online without cable, plus the full first week's schedule.

The 2023 college football season begins with seven games on Saturday, August 26.

The best way to stream the 2023 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.

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With its Orange + Blue Tier plan, Sling TV offers access to the top teams and conferences. Right now, you can get 50% off your first month of Sling TV for just $30.

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FOR YOUR FIRST MONTH

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 $6 per month to watch every Power 5 match.

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.

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With ACC, SEC, ESPN and more, you can watch college football live without cable on fuboTV.

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7-DAY FREE TRIAL

Below, find the full schedule for Week 0 and Week 1 of the 2023 college football season, along with where you can watch each game (all times Eastern). See the full 2023 college football schedule here.

Week 0

Saturday, August 26

No. 13 Notre Dame vs. Navy (Dublin, Ireland) | 2:30 p.m. | NBC
Mercer vs. North Alabama (Montgomery, Alabama) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
Jacksonville State vs. UTEP | 5:30 p.m. | CBSSN
New Mexico State vs. UMass | 7 p.m. | ESPN
San Diego State vs. Ohio | 7 p.m. | FS1
Albany vs. Fordham | 7 p.m. | FloFootball
Vanderbilt vs. Hawai'i | 7:30 p.m. | SEC
Network Jackson State vs. South Carolina State (Atlanta, Georgia) | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 6 USC vs. San Jose State | 8 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Louisiana Tech vs. Florida International | 9 p.m. | CBSSN

Week 1

Thursday, August 31

Charleston Southern vs. North Greenville | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Morehead State vs. West Virginia State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Wake Forest vs. Elon | 7 p.m. | ACC Network
UCF vs. Kent State | 7 p.m. | FS1
Georgia State vs. Rhode Island | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Western Michigan vs. St. Francis (PA) | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Nicholls vs. Sacramento State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Indiana State vs. Eastern Illinois | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Furman vs. Tennessee Tech | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Kennesaw State vs. Tusculum | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
UConn vs. NC State | 7:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Youngstown State vs. Valparaiso | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Minnesota vs. Nebraska | 8 p.m. | FOX
Missouri vs. South Dakota | 8 p.m. | SEC Network
No. 14 Utah vs. Florida | 8 p.m. | ESPN
Tulsa vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
UAB vs. North Carolina A&T | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Lamar vs. Idaho | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Abilene Christian vs. Northern Colorado | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Texas A&M-Commerce vs. UC Davis | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
South Dakota State vs. Western Oregon | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Weber State vs. Central Washington | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Lindenwood vs. Wisconsin-Stevens Pointe | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Arizona State vs. Southern Utah | 10 p.m. | Pac-12 Network

Friday, September 1

Eastern Michigan vs. Howard | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Michigan State vs. Central Michigan | 7 p.m. | FS1
Miami (Fla.) vs. Miami (Ohio) | 7 p.m. | ACC Network
Georgia Tech vs. Louisville (Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta) | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN
Kansas vs. Missouri State | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Hawai'i vs. Stanford | 11 p.m. | CBSSN

Saturday, Sept. 2

No. 25 Iowa vs. Utah State | 12 p.m. | FS1
Kentucky vs. Ball State | 12 p.m. | SEC Network
Liberty vs. Bowling Green | 12 p.m. | CBSSN
No. 2 Michigan vs. East Carolina | 12 p.m. | Peacock
Purdue vs. Fresno State | 12 p.m. | Big Ten Network
SMU vs. Louisiana Tech | 12 p.m. | ESPNU
No. 12 Tennessee vs. Virginia (Nashville, Tennessee) | 12 p.m. | ABC
No. 17 TCU vs. Colorado | 12 p.m. | FOX
Boston College vs. Northern Illinois | 12 p.m. | ACC Network
No. 20 Oklahoma vs. Arkansas State | 12 p.m. | ESPN
Lehigh vs. Villanova | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Georgetown vs. Marist | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Illinois State vs. Dayton | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
VMI vs. Davidson | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Jacksonville State vs. East Tennessee State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 22 Ole Miss vs. Mercer | 2 p.m. | ESPN+/SECN+
Iowa State vs. UNI | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Temple vs. Akron | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Ohio vs. Long Island University | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Air Force vs. Robert Morris | 2 p.m. | Altitude Sports
Holy Cross vs. Merrimack | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Montana vs. Butler | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 15 Oregon vs. Portland State | 3 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Indiana vs. No. 3 Ohio State | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
Auburn vs. UMass | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
Maryland vs. Towson | 3:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
No. 19 Wisconsin vs. Buffalo | 3:30 p.m. | FS1
Western Kentucky vs. South Florida | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN
No. 10 Washington vs. Boise State | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 13 Notre Dame vs. Tennessee State | 3:30 p.m. | NBC
Pitt vs. Wofford | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network
Cincinnati vs. Eastern Kentucky | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 11 Texas vs. Rice | 3:30 p.m. | FOX
Appalachian State vs. Gardner-Webb | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
North Dakota State vs. Eastern Washington (Minneapolis, Minn.) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Arkansas vs. Western Carolina | 4 p.m. | ESPN+/SECN+
Mississippi State vs. SE Louisiana | 4 p.m. | SEC Network
North Texas vs. Cal | 4 p.m. | ESPNU
Syracuse vs. Colgate | 4 p.m. | ESPN+/ACCNX
UNLV vs. Bryant | 4 p.m. | Mountain West Network
North Dakota vs. Drake | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 1 Georgia vs. UT Martin | 6 p.m. | ESPN+/SECN+
Charlotte vs. South Carolina State | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Florida Atlantic vs. Monmouth | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Georgia Southern vs. The Citadel | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
James Madison vs. Bucknell | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Marshall vs. Albany | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Fordham vs. Wagner | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Alabama State vs. Southern | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Cal Poly vs. San Diego | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Stetson vs. St. Thomas University (Fla.) | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Florida International vs. Maine | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 6 USC vs. Nevada | 6:30 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
No. 23 Texas A&M vs. New Mexico | 7 p.m. | ESPN
UL Monroe vs. Army | 7 p.m. | NFL Network
Vanderbilt vs. Alabama A&M | 7 p.m. | ESPN+/SECN+
Colorado State vs. Washington State | 7 p.m. | CBSSN
Baylor vs. Texas State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Houston vs. UTSA | 7 p.m. | FS1
No. 16 Kansas State vs. Southeast Missouri State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Oklahoma State vs. Central Arkansas | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Memphis vs. Bethune-Cookman | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern Miss vs. Alcorn State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Troy vs. Stephen F. Austin | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern Illinois vs. Austin Peay | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
North Alabama vs. Chattanooga | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Houston Christian vs. Arkansas Baptist | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Murray State vs. Presbyterian | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 4 Alabama vs. Middle Tennessee | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network
Illinois vs. Toledo | 7:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
South Carolina vs. No. 21 North Carolina (Charlotte, North Carolina) | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 7 Penn State vs. West Virginia | 7:30 p.m. | NBC
Wyoming vs. Texas Tech | 7:30 p.m. | CBS
Louisiana vs. Northwestern State | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion | 8 p.m. | ACC Network
No. 24 Tulane vs. South Alabama | 8 p.m. | ESPNU
Texas Southern vs. Prairie View A&M (Houston, Texas) | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
McNeese vs. Tarleton State | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Montana State vs. Utah Tech | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
New Mexico State vs. Western Illinois | 9 p.m. | ESPN+
UTEP vs. UIW | 9 p.m. | ESPN+
Arizona vs. Northern Arizona | 10 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
BYU vs. Sam Houston | 10:15 p.m. | FS1
UCLA vs. Coastal Carolina | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
San Diego State vs. Idaho State | 10:30 p.m. | CBSSN