YouTube TV customers are currently unable to view ACC Network and other channels in the ESPN family due to an ongoing contract dispute between Disney-owned ESPN and YouTube TV (owned by Google). But there are plenty of free solutions available for college football fans who don’t want to miss a minute of college football action this weekend.

Sports fans looking for ESPN this weekend will have to look elsewhere if they’re subscribed to YouTube TV. The live TV streaming service announced Friday that it was removing ESPN, ABC and other Disney-owned channels from its lineup,

Live TV streaming services provide an easy way to watch cable channels without needing a contract. These cable replacements are streamed over the internet, but unlike on-demand services such as Netflix,

Philo, which is the cheapest live TV streaming service, is perfect for those who love lifestyle content. The service includes over 70 channels in their base plan, which costs just $33.00/month.

The Purdue Boilermakers face the No. 21 Michigan Wolverines on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.

The first episode of The Voice season 28 airs on NBC starting Tuesday, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. PT/ET. The second episode airs the next day on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 8 p.m. PT/ET. Cable viewers can watch the series on NBC, while cord-cutters can stream the reality on a live TV streaming service that carries the network, including Sling (in some markets).

The No. 23 USC Trojans and the Nebraska Cornhuskers meet on Saturday in a Big Ten matchup that will be televised nationally. The game will feature a USC team that’s lost two of its last three games and a Nebraska team that’s won three of its last four.

Satellite internet plans run from 25 Mbps to 150 Mbps, which is enough bandwidth to easily stream in high definition. And though satellite internet tends to have high latency that makes online gaming and video calls drag, latency won’t factor in much to your streaming experience once your show starts playing.

Since the New York City Marathon airs on ESPN2, they’re also streamable on internet-based cable services that carry those networks. DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV all offer free trials, which allows sports fans to watch for free.

The No. 16 Louisville Cardinals face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.