How to watch Michigan vs Texas football game online for free

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It is almost Two decades have passed since Michigan and Texas played together for the only time in the 2005 Rose Bowl. Today, the two NCAAF heavyweights face off for the second time in a must-see Week 2 game at Michigan Stadium.

At a glance: How to watch Michigan vs. Texas online

Electricity: DirecTV stream, fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
TV channels: FOX
Date, start time: Saturday, September 7, 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT

With the reigning champion Wolverines ranked 10th and the Longhorns ranked 3rd, both sides are contenders to win bowl games this season. In Week 1, both teams showed their strengths against easy opponents, with Michigan defeating Fresno State 30-10 and Texas shutting out Colorado State 52-0.

If you want to watch the Michigan vs Texas game from home, read on. Below is a quick guide on how to live stream Michigan vs Texas without cable, including ways to watch Michigan vs Texas online for free.

How to watch Michigan vs Texas online

Tonight's Michigan vs. Texas game will air live on FOX. Cable users will need to sign up with a live TV streaming service that carries FOX to watch Michigan vs. Texas live.

Some of our favorite cable streaming services that carry FOX include DirecTV Stream, fubo, Hulu + Live TV, and Sling. All but Sling offer free trials of three to seven days that allow you to stream Michigan vs. Texas for free.

After the free trials, DirecTV Stream, fubo, and Hulu + Live TV cost about $80 per month. However, DirecTV Stream is currently offering up to $39 off each of the first three months, and fubo is offering $30 off the first month. You can find fubo's offer here and DirecTV Stream's offer here.

Sling is another good option to watch Michigan vs. Texas online. Plans start at $40 per month. To get FOX, you'll need the Blue package. All Sling plans are currently discounted by $25 for the first month.

Stream Michigan vs. Texas for free

If you want to watch Michigan vs. Texas for free, be sure to grab a free trial of DirecTV Stream, fubo, or Hulu + Live TV. You'll need to provide a payment method when you sign up, but you can cancel before the trial ends to avoid charges.

Michigan vs. Texas – Date, Start Time, Location

The Longhorns will face the Wolverines today, Saturday, September 7, at 12:00 p.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

Michigan vs. Texas Odds

Michigan is this year's defending champion, but has gone through some big changes since last season. Texas, on the other hand, started the new season with the same coach, coordinators, and star quarterback as last year and secured the No. 3 seed.

Vegas projects the Longhorns to win on the road today by 7.5 points and an under/over of 42.5 points.