Ohio State and Texas meet Saturday night in Austin for a rematch of last year’s season opener, when the Buckeyes won 14-7 in Columbus. The Longhorns now host the defending national champions at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.
ABC broadcasts the game at 6:30 p.m. CT, which is 7:30 p.m. ET. Chris Fowler delivers the play-by-play, while Kirk Herbstreit offers analysis. Holly Rowe and Laura Rutledge handle sideline reporting.
What Time Is the Game
Saturday, September 12, marks the kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.
How to Watch Without Cable
Viewers can watch the game through live TV services carrying ABC, such as DIRECTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and YouTube TV. Before signing up, make sure your local ABC station is included, since ABC’s availability varies by location.
You can also stream the ABC broadcast through ESPN’s streaming service.
Free Trials Are the Way In
Several services provide free trials for new subscribers who want to watch the game, and one of them is DIRECTV, which runs a five-day free trial attached to its MySports package. That package covers ABC and other sports channels.
Packs start at $19.99/month, with flexible subscription options including Genre Packs.
Eligible new subscribers can sign up for a free trial, and Fubo also includes ABC in areas where the local affiliate is available.
Eligible new members can try YouTube TV free, which carries ABC. Hulu + Live TV also streams ABC.
Take care to examine the conditions of each trial, especially the moment the trial period comes to an end and the point at which you can’ll be charged if you don’t cancel.
Why This Rematch Matters
Each of the last three seasons has seen these two teams meet, and Ohio State has won both times before. This is not merely a matter of pride for the opening weeks of the schedule.
Both sides rank among the nation’s top squads. The Longhorns play at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, where they hold the home edge, while the defending national champions make the trip to visit them there.
There is plenty at stake beyond the usual early-season bragging rights.
The Bottom Line
Saturday, September 12, sees the broadcast begin at ABC, 7:30 p.m. ET. The streaming choices follow the same straightforward pattern, with free trials available across services, though the conditions differ from one to another.
Before you sign up for a service, verify that the local ABC coverage is available. Also keep track of when your trial period comes to an end. If you fail to cancel before then, you will be charged.
Ohio State has won both meetings between these two teams over the last two seasons, and they’ll meet again this year. The Buckeyes hold a 2-0 record against the other team from the past three campaigns.
Key Facts Box
– Kickoff: Saturday, September 12 at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT)
– Network: ABC
– Location: DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas
– Free trial options: DIRECTV (five-day MySports package), Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV
– DIRECTV packs start at $19.99/month
The two top-ranked teams meet again in Austin, and the broadcast information is simple: ABC, 7:30 p.m. ET, with free-trial streaming choices. The Longhorns host the game, while the defending national champions travel to their city.
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