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The first round of the College Football Playoff continues with a showdown between the SEC and Big Ten. Read on to learn everything you need to know about where to watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State.

With a 10-2 record, Tennessee had a solid season and finished just third in the SEC behind great runs from Texas and Georgia. Ohio State, today’s home team, sits in fourth place in the Big Ten with a similar record of 10-2. The two teams have not played each other since a Citrus Bowl matchup in 1996, the first and only game between the football giants, which resulted in a 20-14 win for Tennessee. The winner of tonight’s game will play No. 1 overall seed Oregon in the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day, so there’s certainly a lot on the line.

For more streaming information on the College Football Playoff, check out our guide to watching college football. Read on to find out when and where you can watch today’s game.

Where to Watch Tennessee vs Ohio State in USA

The Tennessee vs. Ohio State game will be broadcast on both ABC and ESPN in the USA. The game is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. ET on both networks on Saturday. If you don’t have access to ABC or ESPN via cable or antenna, there are some monthly live TV streaming services that can help you. Since ESPN Plus doesn’t broadcast the game, you’ll need to opt for a live TV streaming package like Sling TV, Fubo, or DirecTV Stream.

At $46 per month, Sling is your cheapest option. Sling’s Orange plan includes ESPN and 34 other live channels, including ESPN2 and ESPN3. New users can save half of their first month, making the investment tonight just $23.

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Noose orange

With Sling Orange you can access 35 live channels including ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. Right now you can get 50% off your first month before subscriptions go back to $46 per month, which you can cancel at any time.

Fubo and DirecTV Stream are two cable alternatives that carry between 90 and over 200 live channels, including ESPN, ABC, and most of what you’ll find in basic cable packages. Fubo plans start at $80 per month and DirecTV Stream subscriptions start at $87 per month. Both services also have tempting introductory offers: a five-day free trial on DirecTV Stream and a seven-day free trial on Fubo. Fubo will also discount your first month of service by $30 to $35 if you decide to stick with a subscription after the trial period ends.

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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.

Here’s how you can watch Tennessee vs. Ohio State from anywhere

College football fans can keep up with the game using a VPN (virtual private network) like ExpressVPN, our top recommendation. VPNs are cybersecurity tools that allow you to change the virtual location of your device, so you can continue to use most of your usual apps from almost anywhere, just like you would at home. This option is best for Americans who are currently traveling away from home, as the services we recommend today require US payment methods. ExpressVPN is our favorite option because of its security benefits outlined in our ExpressVPN review and its hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee.

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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 Tennessee vs. Ohio State 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 up for Sling or Fubo.
  • 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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