How to watch Tennessee vs NC State football game online for free

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NOTE: ABC, which will broadcast Tennessee vs. NC State, is currently blocked on DirecTV products. You can still watch Tennessee vs. NC State on ABC on all streaming services listed below.

No. 14 Tennessee and No. 24 NC State face off today in one of the AP Top 25 weekend matchups. Although it's only Week 2 of the 2024 NCAA football season, this SEC-ACC showdown is crucial for both the Volunteers and the Wolfpack.

At a glance: How to watch Tennessee vs. NC State

Electricity: Hulu + Live TV, fubo, Sling, ESPN+
TV channel: ABC
Date, time: Saturday, September 7, 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT

NC State started the season with a lot of hype, but struggled in the first three quarters against Western Carolina last week. The Wolfpack rallied in the fourth quarter to take a 38-21 win, but they could use a win against a more imposing team like the Vols. Tennessee's Week 1 game was a bloodbath, beating Chattanooga 69-3.

Want to watch Tennessee vs. NC State today? Read on. Below, we've put together a quick guide on how to watch Tennessee vs. NC State without cable, including ways to stream Tennessee vs. NC State online for free.

How to watch Tennessee vs NC State online

Tennessee vs. NC State will air live on ABC, but cable-defyers can live stream the game online with any cable streaming service that carries the channel or with ESPN+. If you opt for live TV streaming, we recommend Sling, fubo, or Hulu + Live TV (ABC is currently locked on DirecTV Stream).

Hulu + Live TV and fubo offer one big advantage over Sling: free trials that let you stream Tennessee vs. NC State for free. Hulu + Live TV's free trial lasts three days, and fubo's free trial lasts seven days. After the free trial, both streamers cost about $80 per month, but right now fubo is offering $30 off your first month of service.

Fans can also live stream Tennessee vs. NC State online with ESPN+, which costs just $10.99 per month. Unfortunately, however, ESPN+ does not offer a free trial.

Sling is a much cheaper cable streaming option (in the long run), with packages starting at just $40 per month. However, Sling doesn't currently offer a free trial. To stream Tennessee vs. NC State on ABC, you'll need Sling's Blue plan, which starts at $40 per month ($45 in some regions). Sling also currently has a deal that saves you $25 on your first month.

Stream Tennessee vs. NC State for free

If you want to watch Tennessee vs. NC State for free, be sure to take advantage of a free trial of fubo or Hulu + Live TV. Both allow you to stream Tennessee vs. NC State for free as long as you cancel before the trial ends.

Tennessee vs. NC State – Date, Start Time, Location

The Vols face the Wolfpack today, Saturday, September 7, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT.

Tennessee vs. NC State Odds

As a higher-ranked team with a better performance in Week 1, Tennessee has the edge heading into tonight's game against NC State. At the time of writing, bookies have a Vols win with a 9.5-point spread and an over/under of 60.5 points.