The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Texas A&M Aggies square off in Week 1 of the 2024 NCAA college football season. The Fighting Irish have a new quarterback in Riley Leonard, who transferred from Duke, but beating the Aggies at home won't be easy.
The Notre Dame vs. Texas A&M college football game will be played on Saturday, August 28, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). The college football game will air on ABC, and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below.
While many cable packages include ABC, it's easy to watch the game if ABC isn't included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don't have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)
Streaming Services to Watch the Game
If you don't have cable TV that includes ABC, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream college football this season is through a subscription to Sling TV. We suggest leveling up your coverage to the Orange + Blue with Sports Extra tier to get more NFL and college football games this fall.
The Orange + Blue plan regularly costs $60 per month, but the streamer currently offers a half off promotion for your first month, so you'll pay just $30. The Orange + Blue with Sports Extra plan is $45 for your first month and $75 per month after. The Sports Extras add-on features 18 channels ($15 per month), including ESPNU, SEC Network, Big 10 Network and ACC Network, making it ideal for watching college football in 2024.
The streamer is also currently offering big savings on four months of the Orange + Blue tier plus the Sports Extra plan when you prepay for the Sling TV Season Pass. The plan costs $219, reduced from $300.
Note: Because Sling TV does not carry CBS, Sling subscribers will want to add Paramount+ to their bundle. (Paramount+ and CBS Essentials are both subsidiaries of Paramount Global.)
Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue plan:
- Watch ESPN, TNT, TBS and more. Sling TV's Orange + Blue with Sports Extra bundle is packed with channels to keep you entertained all year long.
- Stream on multiple devices. Watch your favorite shows and movies on any device you want. Sling TV is available on your TV, computer, smartphone or tablet.
- No contract required. Cancel your Sling TV subscription at any time.
- Affordable plans. Sling TV offers a variety of affordable plans to fit your budget.
You can watch every college football game airing on network TV, including today's game, on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every college football and NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox Sunday NFC games via "NFL on Fox", NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), NFL Network and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just today's games, all without a cable subscription.
To watch college football without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games.
Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:
- Watch over 100 channels. FuboTV offers a wide variety of channels to choose from.
- Unlimited DVR storage. Never miss a minute of your favorite shows with FuboTV's unlimited DVR storage.
- Watch on multiple devices. FuboTV is available on your TV, computer, smartphone or tablet.
- No contract required. Cancel your FuboTV subscription at any time.
You can watch college football, including ABC and ESPN with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.
Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.
ESPN+: A Great Option for College Football Fans
ESPN+ will stream some college football games this year, including today's Miami vs. Florida game. ESPN+ is ESPN's subscription streaming platform, which offers coverage of some of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark's WNBA games, original studio shows and top-tier series that aren't accessible on the ESPN networks. ESPN+ subscribers may purchase UFC PPV events and access the platform's vast archive of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 catalog, game replays and select ESPN films.
ESPN+ offers exclusive live sports, original shows, and a vast library of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 series and more. Here's a sampling of what's available on ESPN+:
- Live college sports: Watch live games from a variety of sports, including college football, basketball, hockey, and soccer.
- Original shows: Watch exclusive ESPN+ original shows, including documentaries, behind-the-scenes looks at athletes and teams, and more.
- On-demand content: Access a vast library of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 series, game replays, and select ESPN films.
It is important to note that ESPN+ does not include access to the ESPN network. It is a separate sports-centric service, with separate sports programming. An ESPN+ subscription costs $11 per month. Or save 15% when you pay annually ($110).
Game Details and Where to Find Fan Gear
If you're anxiously waiting for today's game to begin, now is a great time to check out Amazon's college football fan shop. The Amazon College Fan Shop is filled to the brim with officially licensed fan gear: You'll find jerseys, team flags, T-shirts, hoodies and more, including tons of great gear for the football fan in your life. There are plenty of great deals awaiting you at Amazon, too, including some must-see deals on TVs for watching sports.
Tap the button below to head directly to the College Fan Shop page on Amazon and select your favorite team.
According to our sister site CBS Sports, Texas A&M is a 3-point favorite in today's game against Notre Dame.
Notre Dame is currently ranked 8 out of 134 teams, according to our sister site CBS Sports.
The Aggies are currently ranked 20 out of 134 teams, according to CBS Sports.
The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, Jan. 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.
