No. 8 Tennessee and No. 25 LSU play on Saturday, Oct. 8. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).

First-year LSU coach Brian Kelly isn’t about to celebrate the Tigers’ return this week to the national rankings for the first time in more than a year.

No. 25 LSU is riding a four-game winning streak, but is slated to play three current top-10 teams in the next five weekends, starting with a visit Saturday by No. 8 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC).

In all three of its games against major conference teams this season, LSU (4-1, 2-0) fell behind by multiple scores. They came within a blocked extra point of rallying to tie Florida State in their opener, stormed back to beat Mississippi State by outscoring the Bulldogs 31-3 in the last 31 minutes, and scored 21 unanswered points to climb out of a 17-0 hole at Auburn last week.

Meanwhile, LSU arguably represents the toughest test this season for Tennessee, which is trying to start 5-0 for the first time since 2016.

The Vols’ early overtime victory against Pittsburgh lost luster after Pitt fell to Georgia Tech and fell out of the rankings. And while a 38-33 victory over Florida two weeks ago reflected well on dynamic QB Hendon Hooker and the Vols’ offense, their defensive performance was shaky. None of Tennessee’s first four opponents this season are currently ranked.

When is Tennessee-LSU?

LSU plays Tennessee at 11 a.m. (noon ET) Saturday, Oct. 8.

Live stream options

FuboTV

The game will be live streamed on fuboTV, which offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo standard” package, which comprises 121-plus channels for $69.99 per month. Like all cord-cutting alternatives, there are plenty of options, especially for sports. It comes with more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.

DirecTV Stream

DirecTV Stream offers a free trial.

There are four options of DirecTV Stream:

The Entertainment Package, which consists of 65+ channels, is $54.99 until the promotion runs out April 30. It’s the basic package for can’t-miss entertainment – including ESPN, TNT, Nickelodeon and HGTV.

The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $74.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus MLB Network, NBA TV, college sports networks, and more. Enjoy Regional Sports Networks with no additional fees.

The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $89.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus Oxygen, Golf Channel, NHL Network, Universal Kids and more.

The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $134.99 during the promotion. Everything in ULTIMATE, plus HBO Max, SHOWTIME, STARZ, Cinemax and more.

DirecTV Stream offers a free trial that doesn’t require much effort.

To sign up, enter a phone number, email address and credit card, and you’ll receive five days of the service without charge.

In addition, enhance your experience with the DirecTV Stream device. While it doesn’t include a free trial, it give you access to thousands of apps like Netflix and more on Google Play. You can search using the voice remote with Google Assistant, and you can enjoy a traditional live TV channel guide. It is sold separately.

Will it be televised?

Tennessee and LSU will be televised on ESPN.

Preview

HIGH-TEST OFFENSE: Tennessee leads the SEC in six different offensive categories, with the Vols topping the nation averaging 559.3 total yards, 365.8 yards passing and scoring on all 22 trips inside the red zone. The Vols also have scored at least 30 points in an SEC-best seven straight games for the first time since 2016-17.

DEFLATED AIR ATTACK: LSU totaled 85 yards through the air at Auburn last week, and Kelly was not pleased.

“That’s not going to get you a sustainable offense that can win games at the highest level in the SEC,” Kelly said.

Starting QB Jayden Daniels passed for 80 yards before leaving with knee soreness (he practiced this week).

Kelly said that while he’s pleased his quarterback hasn’t been intercepted, he wants Daniels to be “a little bit more aggressive.”

“We’ve got to get it into some tight windows sometimes,” Kelly continued, adding that LSU receivers “can make plays, and we have to get them the ball.”

HOOKER’S TARGET: Vols quarterback Hendon Hooker has thrown a TD pass in 16 straight games, the second-longest streak in program history and two off the mark of 18 set by Heath Shuler. He ranks sixth in the Bowl Subdivision and leads the SEC averaging 342 yards of total offense. He’s third in the SEC with 298.2 yards passing per game despite his favorite wide receiver missing the Vols’ win over Florida.

Cedric Tillman had surgery on an ankle injury to help him recover more quickly, though Heupel said the receiver was limited Monday.

MISSING IN ACTION: A growing subplot for LSU is top receiver Kayshon Boutte’s sharply diminished production.

In just six games before his ankle injury last season, Boutte had 509 yards and nine TDs receiving. Boutte, who is eligible to enter next spring’s NFL draft, has played in four games this season and has 11 receptions for 97 yards without a score.

“Obviously, we’re trying to get him the football. He is getting a lot of double coverage,” Kelly said. “The numbers won’t dictate where he gets drafted. It’s his ability to continue to play the game at the highest of levels, and when you turn on the film and he is running full speed and he is beating guys and the ball didn’t come to him for whatever reason, that’s out of his control.”

The Associated Press contributed to this report.