The Stanford Cardinal face the TCU Horned Frogs hoping to begin the program’s turnaround starting with an upset win in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season today. This game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 30 with a live broadcast on ESPN, and streaming live on demand.
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Stanford struggled to find consistency last season, and things aren’t likely to get better in 2024. The Cardinal are moving to the ACC and have a tough slate of non-conference games before that, including TCU visiting in Week 1. The Horned Frogs have reloaded on talent, and both teams love to run up points on the scoreboard. However, Stanford have serious holes on the defensive side of the ball that TCU should be able to exploit. Prediction: This one is a tough call, but I’m taking TCU to win and beat Stanford bu 10 points or more.
Where To Watch: Stanford vs. TCU Football Game
When: Kickoff takes place at 7:30 p.m. PT/10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, August 30
Where: Stanford Stadium | Stanford, California
TV Channel: ESPN
How to Watch Live Stream Online
If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you are out of free trials, the cheapest and best way to watch this game and more football this month is by signing up for Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans), which costs around $26 for the first month if you add the “Sports Extra” package that includes Big Ten Network and a few other key sports channels. If you already have a cable or satellite subscription already, you can watch the game on Watch ESPN or the ESPN app by signing in with your provider information.
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Game Odds and Predictions
Moneyline: TCU: -325 | STAN: +260
Point spread: TCU: -9.5 | STAN: +9.5
Over/Under: 60.5
Final Thoughts
This game is a must-watch for college football fans, as it features two teams with a lot of potential. TCU is the clear favorite, but Stanford could pull off an upset if they play well. Make sure to tune in to see how this one unfolds.
