College football returns for Week 2 on Saturday, Sept. 12, and fans across the nation can catch every game through Sling’s streaming service. With a variety of short‑term passes and a full‑season plan, Sling makes it easy for families and traditional football lovers to watch the sport without a pricey cable bundle.
What Sling offers
The Sling Essentials & Select + Sports Extra plan provides the most comprehensive college football coverage for $49.99 per month. If you pre‑pay for the entire five‑month season, Sling adds a 20 % discount, bringing the cost down to just $39.99 per month.
For viewers who only want to watch a handful of games, Sling also sells 1‑day, 3‑day, and 7‑day passes. The 1‑day pass starts at $4.99, the 3‑day pass at $9.99, and the 7‑day pass at $14.99. Each pass includes the Sling Orange package, which carries the major broadcast networks that carry college football—including ESPN, FOX, NBC, CBS, and the cable sports channels.
Key matchups this Saturday
The marquee game of the day pits No. 3 Texas against No. 1 Ohio State at 7:30 p.m. ET. Both teams feature Heisman‑hopeful quarterbacks—Arch Manning for Texas and Julian Sayin for Ohio State—making the contest a must‑watch for any fan of the sport.
Other notable games include the in‑state rivalry between No. 21 Iowa and Iowa State for the Cy‑Hawk Trophy, also at 7:30 p.m. ET, and a slate of regional matchups that will be broadcast on ESPN, FOX, ABC, NBC, and the cable networks that Sling carries.
Full schedule available on Sling
Sling’s website lists every game that will be streamed on Saturday, from early‑day contests such as Howard vs. Indiana on the Big Ten Network to late‑night showdowns like Louisiana vs. USC on the Big Ten Network at 11 p.m. ET. All games are available to watch live, and the service also offers on‑demand replays for most events.
Because Sling is an internet‑based service, fans can watch on a variety of devices—smart TVs, streaming sticks, tablets, and smartphones—making it simple for families to gather around a single screen or for individuals to stream on the go.
Add‑ons for the true sports enthusiast
Subscribers who want deeper sports coverage can add the Sports Extra package for an additional $1‑$3 per pass, depending on the length of the pass. This add‑on unlocks channels such as MLB Network, NBA TV, NHL Network, ESPNU, and ESPNews, giving viewers a broader selection of live and replay content.
Other optional add‑ons include Entertainment/Hollywood Extra, Heartland Extra, and News Extra, each providing niche channels for movies, outdoor programming, and news outlets like Newsmax and HLN.
Why Sling makes sense for families
Traditional cable bundles often force households to pay for dozens of channels they never watch. Sling’s à‑la‑carte approach respects the family’s budget while still delivering the full college football experience. Parents can choose a short‑term pass for a single game day or commit to the season‑long plan for a predictable, discounted rate.
With the college football season in full swing, Sling’s flexible pricing and extensive channel lineup give fans a reliable way to support their favorite teams without sacrificing financial prudence.
Original reporting: Las Cruces Sun News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
