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Best streaming option for watching college football only ? . .

Posted on 8/23/24 at 10:25 am
Posted by Jefferson Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
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Posted on 8/23/24 at 10:25 am




I ditched cable years ago and settled on YouTubeTV for a while for my college football watching needs. Then after football season last year, I ditched YouTube TV altogether because I dont care to watch any of the garbage on TV anymore. And I never missed it once until now. Because college football season is upon us, and despite it being on a sad and tragic road to doom and ruin, im not ready to quit on it yet.

So my question is about which is currently the best streaming platform or app combo for someone that only wants it for watching college football and for college football only?

All I care about is having access to the channels that broadcast all (or at least the majority) of college football games.

I could just get Fubo or YouTubeTV and be done with it, but didnt know if there might be leaner and cheaper options like say just getting ESPN+ and another app for the Fox games or something

Any thoughts?

Posted by K9
wayx....BOBO IN '19 &lt-- oops
Member since Sep 2012
26844 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 10:39 am to
For someone focused solely on watching college football, there are a few streaming options that might suit your needs:

ESPN+: This is a great option for certain games, especially if you follow smaller conferences or FCS games. However, ESPN+ alone won’t give you access to the main ESPN channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU), where most of the high-profile games are broadcast.

Sling TV: Sling TV can be a more budget-friendly option if you choose the right package. The Sling Orange package includes ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, while the Sling Blue package gives you access to FS1, FS2, and local Fox and NBC stations in some markets. You can combine the two for more comprehensive coverage.

Paramount+: If you’re interested in games on CBS, Paramount+ offers live streaming of local CBS stations, which carry SEC games and some other conferences.

Peacock: NBC’s Peacock streaming service will give you access to NBC games, which include some Notre Dame and Big Ten matchups.

Hulu + Live TV: Similar to YouTube TV and Fubo, Hulu + Live TV includes a broad selection of sports channels, including ESPN, Fox, CBS, and ABC. It’s a good all-in-one solution if you’re okay with paying a bit more.

DIRECTV Stream: Offers a wide range of sports channels, including regional sports networks. It’s on the pricier side, though.

Fox Sports App: If Fox broadcasts a lot of the games you’re interested in, you could get the Fox Sports App with a TV provider login, but you’d still need access to a live TV streaming service for that login.

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A leaner and potentially cheaper approach might be combining Sling TV (Orange + Blue) with ESPN+. This would cover most of the ESPN channels, Fox Sports channels, and your local CBS/NBC/ABC for under $70 a month.

If you want to trim further, you could get Sling Orange + ESPN+ and use an over-the-air antenna for CBS, NBC, and ABC games.

Would you like more details on setting up any of these combos?
Posted by Jefferson Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
32887 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 10:57 am to
Domo arigatto, Mr Roboto
Posted by SCDawg95
Fayetteville ,NC
Member since Oct 2019
6312 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 11:30 am to
Streameast is hit or miss
Posted by Griffindawg
Member since Oct 2013
7422 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 12:25 pm to
What’s going on with that new sports only streaming app called Venu?
Posted by K9
wayx....BOBO IN '19 &lt-- oops
Member since Sep 2012
26844 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 12:33 pm to

Venu is a new sports-only streaming service launching by the end of August 2024. It’s a joint venture between Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery, created specifically for sports fans. The service is designed to give subscribers access to top live sports events without having to pay for the broader range of content offered by more expensive streaming platforms like YouTubeTV or FuboTV.

Venu will cost $42.99 per month, which might seem a bit steep, but it includes a lineup of 14 sports-related channels, covering a wide range of sports content. This service might be a good fit for someone like you, who only wants access to sports, especially college football, without the extra channels you’d never use. However, there’s currently some legal drama as FuboTV is attempting to block Venu’s launch, arguing that it’s anticompetitive. Depending on how that lawsuit goes, the launch could be delayed.

If Venu does launch as planned, it could be a solid option for your needs, offering a streamlined and sports-focused alternative to broader services(
Clark
Front Office Sports
).
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
70119 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 12:57 pm to
YTTV for five months is your best bet. You will need ESPN+ at some point, which is month-to-month. Buy it the day before whatever UGA game is on ESPN+ (every SEC team required to have at least 1) then cancel it after the game is over. Consider it a $6.99 PPV game.
Posted by Spaceman Spiff
Savannah
Member since Sep 2012
19052 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 1:29 pm to
quote:

Streameast is hit or miss


Closed by the feds
Posted by Jefferson Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
32887 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 2:15 pm to
So my options are basically YouTubeTV (owned by evil Google), FuboTV (owned by f’n Black Rock), and ESPN (owned by evil Disney)

Remember when streaming was gonna save us and kill those evil cable companies?!

Hahaha USA! USA! USA!

We’re doomed
Posted by SCDawg95
Fayetteville ,NC
Member since Oct 2019
6312 posts
Posted on 8/23/24 at 10:47 pm to
quote:

Closed by the feds

They closed Down all of them? Swear I was on their just two days ago on one of their variants watching Dana whites Contender series
Posted by SquatchDawg
Cohutta Wilderness
Member since Sep 2012
16769 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 7:46 am to
Hulu live covers all of the bases. Unfortunately there is no solution that doesn’t equate to sending money to Disney. So if you want to watch CFB you just have to hold your nose and pay the mouse one way or another.
Posted by grey
Member since Aug 2015
3726 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 8:19 am to
Gonna see what I can stream on SportsSurge later. Hate giving money to these companies.
Posted by GoldenDawg
Dawg in Exile
Member since Oct 2013
20819 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 8:31 am to
YTTV and ESPN+ and don't over-think it.

Posted by Jefferson Dawg
Member since Sep 2012
32887 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 11:01 am to
Well, I’m back with YouTubeTV on a 5 day free trial for Week 0.

After that, I got a deal for the first four months at $53 a month. $73 a month after that

Feel good about it. That’s just a little under $300 bucks for the entire 2024 college football season. High cotton
Posted by Griffindawg
Member since Oct 2013
7422 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 11:13 am to
Damn for 10$ more a month I can renew my dish network subscription and use dish anywhere to stream games in my barn and when we’re at the in-laws cabin which we tend to frequent on fall weekends.
Posted by AllDawgCK
Athens
Member since Oct 2017
2388 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 11:19 am to
If you can create digital cards with your bank you can get constant free trials of YouTube tv if you make a new email for each. Cheers
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora
Member since Sep 2012
70119 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 11:23 am to
quote:

Damn for 10$ more a month I can renew my dish network subscription and use dish anywhere to stream games in my barn and when we’re at the in-laws cabin which we tend to frequent on fall weekends.


YTTV gives you three devices you can have on one account, I believe. Or did when I was a subscriber.

Make sure one of them is your favorite laptop. Bring to cabin, connect HDMI to any TV made in the last ten years. Stream on laptop, display on TV. But be careful not to shipost during the broadcast or your family will see it on the TV.
Posted by Firewind
South Ga
Member since May 2012
983 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 11:47 am to
Sling TV! I've had YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu live, and Sling is the best deal out there. The orange package is $40 months and the first month is only $20. Used it last season and got it again this year. Best deal for the money, bar none.
Posted by dallasga6
Scrap Metal Magnate...
Member since Mar 2009
26354 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 12:01 pm to
quote:

YTTV gives you three devices you can have on one account, I believe. Or did when I was a subscriber.



Yup... I have a friend that uses one of the feeds and splits my $74 fee with me, i I use the other 2 on my main tv and bedroom tv...

This doesnt include your smartphone stream that I use on my porch tv using my unlimited
hotspot on my phone...
Posted by VoxDawg
Glory, Glory
Member since Sep 2012
70043 posts
Posted on 8/24/24 at 3:00 pm to
Props for the Maxwell in and out burger picture
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