Live Stream College Football Playoffs

On December 22, 2024By Littum

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The College Football Playoffs are underway, and Clemson and Texas are two of the first-round teams set to try for 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 roughly identical season records. At 10-3, Clemson is second in the ACC and ranked No. 16. The Tigers won the ACC Championship earlier this month against SMU with a 34-31 victory thanks to a last-second field goal. Texas, 11-2, has had a great debut season in the SEC. They are still in first place in the conference despite falling to the no. 2 Georgia 22-19 in the SEC Championship earlier this month. The host Longhorns are third overall. The winner of tonight’s game will go on to play Arizona State in the Peach Bowl on January 1st.

Unlike most of the playoffs, the game is not on ESPN this year. Below we’ve outlined how to tune in, including live streaming options for those without cable.

What channel is Clemson vs. Texas on?

The game Clemson vs. Texas will be shown on TNT in the US. The match starts on Saturday 21 December at 4 p.m. ET. Most College Football Playoff games air on ESPN (and ABC), but a new licensing deal means TNT will broadcast a few of the games using ESPN announcers.

Where to watch Clemson vs. Texas in the USA

If you don’t have TNT in your cable lineup, you can live stream the network through a live TV streaming service like Sling TV or DirecTV Stream. Sling TV is the cheapest of the bunch with subscriptions starting at $46 per month. TNT is included in both base 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 40+ live channels. You can get half off your introductory month right now, making it just $23 up front.

Sling TV subscription

For just the essentials with no extra fluff, Sling TV is the streaming service you’re looking for. It’s more customizable than other plans, with three options to choose from, so you only pay for what you need. New members often get a big discount on their first month.

If you’re looking for an even more comprehensive live TV streaming service, maybe it’s time to give it a go DirecTV Stream an attempt. The service offers at least 90 live channels in its basic plan, including everything you’ll find in basic cable. Plans start at $87 per month and include a five-day free trial.

DirecTV Stream

Formerly known as AT&T TV, DirecTV Stream offers streaming access to a large selection of live channels, including most key networks typically found in traditional cable packages.

Fubo Essential

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

This game will also live stream on Maxwhich offers select live sports events from TBS and TNT through 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 extra $10 per month.

Max with ads (monthly plan)

Max is a premium service for fans of prestige TV, iconic movies and unscripted shows like Game of Thrones, Harry Potter, Succession, House of the Dragon, The Last of Us and more. The ad-supported tier is $9.99 per month, but you can upgrade to ad-free for $16.99 or watch your programming in 4K for $20.99.

How to watch Clemson vs. Texas anywhere

CFP fans traveling outside the US can still watch their favorite teams using a VPN. Short for virtual private networks, VPNs let people change their virtual location so that their electronic devices behave just like they would at home. This means you can keep up with most of your usual websites and apps, anywhere. The services we’ve outlined above require US payment methods, so this option will work best for Americans who are simply traveling abroad at the moment.

We recommend consistently ExpressVPN because of its ease of use, cyber security benefits and 30-day money back guarantee. You can find more information in our ExpressVPN review and continue reading to learn how to use a VPN.

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How to watch Clemson vs. Texas with a VPN

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

Note: Using VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content may violate the terms of use of certain services. Insider does not support or condone illegal use of VPNs.

Lillian Brown

Associate Editor of Streaming

Lillian Brown is associate editor for Streaming on Business Insider’s reviews team. A lifelong entertainment and media fan, she specializes in helping you figure out how to watch your favorite shows, movies and sporting events.ExperienceLillian has written about entertainment, sports, television and film for over six years, starting her career in the Living/Arts department of Boston Globe. She continued to write entertainment features, roundups and conduct celebrity interviews for publications such as Vulture, TV guide, Esquire, Timeand The Daily Beast before joining Business Insider as a streaming specialist. In her current role, she writes about everything from finding the right VPN to watching overseas football matches to choosing between the endless number of streaming services out there. When she’s not writing, she edits stories from freelancers or other reviews team members. Lillian is also an expert deal hunter. She loves the thrill of sharing an amazing discount with readers, whether it’s on her favorite streaming services or on products she knows our team loves and recommends. She plays an active role in writing about sales and deals for the reviews team.Why you can trust LillianWhether she’s testing interfaces for streaming platforms or actively comparing channel offerings between services, Lillian always has her finger on the pulse of what’s new in entertainment. She has tested almost every streaming service and is an expert when it comes to VPNs. She’s the first person to know when a streaming service has changed its price and if it’s still worth paying for. As a sports fan, she also knows exactly where the next big playoff game is streaming, when it starts and where they are playing. Expertise

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