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The College Football Playoff is underway and Clemson and Texas are two of the first-round teams vying for a shot at the Peach Bowl. We’ll show you where to watch Clemson vs. Texas, including the new channel for the game.

The Clemson Tigers and Texas Longhorns enter the playoffs with fairly similar season records. At 10-3, Clemson is second in the ACC and 16th overall. The Tigers won the ACC Championship against SMU earlier this month with a 34-31 victory thanks to a last-second field goal. Texas, 11-2, had an outstanding debut season in the SEC. Although they dropped to No. 1, they are still in first place in the conference. 2 Georgia 22-19 in the SEC Championship earlier this month. The Longhorns, who are hosting, are in third place overall. The winner of today’s game will play in the Peach Bowl on January 1st against Arizona State.

Unlike most playoffs, the game will not be on ESPN this year. Below we’ve covered how you can tune in, including live streaming options for those without cable.

What channel is Clemson vs. Texas on?

The Clemson vs. Texas game will be broadcast on TNT in the US. The game begins on Saturday, December 21st at 4:00 p.m. ET. Most College Football Playoff games will air on ESPN (and ABC), but a new licensing agreement means TNT will broadcast some of the games with ESPN announcers.

Where to watch Clemson vs. Texas in the USA

If you don’t have TNT on your cable network, you can live stream the network using a live TV streaming service like Sling TV or DirecTV Stream. Sling TV is the cheapest offering, with subscriptions starting at $46 per month. TNT is included in both basic plans, so it doesn’t matter which one you choose. Sling Orange carries ESPN and 34 other live channels, while Sling Blue offers FX and over 40 live channels. You can get half off your introductory month right now, just $23 up front.

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Sling TV subscription

For the essentials without the unnecessary bells and whistles, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans and offers three options to choose from, so you only pay for what you need. New members often receive a hefty discount on their first month.

If you’re looking for an even more sophisticated live TV streaming service, it might be time to give DirecTV Stream a try. The service offers at least 90 live channels on the basic plan, including everything you’ll find on basic cable. Plans start at $87 per month and include a five-day free trial.

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DirecTV stream

DirecTV Stream, formerly known as AT&T TV, offers streaming access to a wide range of live channels, including most of the major networks typically found in traditional cable packages.

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Fubo Essential

Fubo’s main tier offers most of the same offerings as its Pro plan (NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, ESPN, etc.), but lacks regional sports networks that show NBA, NHL and MLB games. This will remove any applicable additional RSN fees from your monthly bill.

This game will also be broadcast live on Max, which offers select live sporting events from TBS and TNT via its B/R Sports add-on. Subscriptions start at $10 per month. The B/R Sports add-on is currently included for free with all plans, but will eventually cost an additional $10 per month.

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Max with advertising (monthly plan)

Max is a premium service for fans of prestige television, cult films and unscripted programs such as Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Succession, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us and more. The ad-supported tier costs $9.99 per month, but you can upgrade to ad-free for $16.99 or watch your programs in 4K for $20.99.

Here’s how you can watch Clemson vs. Texas from anywhere

CFP fans traveling outside the US can still watch their favorite teams using a VPN. VPNs, short for Virtual Private Networks, allow people to change their virtual location so that their electronic devices behave the same as they do at home. This means you can use most of your usual websites and apps from anywhere. The services described above require US payment methods, so this option is best suited for Americans who are simply traveling abroad.

We consistently recommend ExpressVPN for its ease of use, cybersecurity benefits, and 30-day money-back guarantee. For more information, see our ExpressVPN review. Read on to learn how to use a VPN.

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ExpressVPN plan

With its consistent performance, reliable security and extensive global streaming features, ExpressVPN is the best VPN on the market, excelling in all specifications and offering many advanced features that make it exceptional. Better yet, you can now save more than 60% and get up to four months free.

How to watch Clemson vs. Texas with a VPN

  • Sign up for a VPN if you don’t already have one.
  • Install it on the device you use to watch.
  • Turn it on and set it to a location in the USA.
  • Sign in to Max or Sling if you don’t already have an account.
  • Enjoy the game.

Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content could violate the terms of service for certain services. Insider does not advocate or condone the illegal use of VPNs.

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