The Texas Longhorns play against the Colorado State Rams in their season opener today. The matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN at 2:30 p.m. CT. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling offers a first month discount to new users.

The Longhorns are ranked as the fourth-best team in the country this season, as they get ready to begin their first year in the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Texas will be led by their junior quarterback Quinn Ewers, who is one of the best quarterbacks in the country. During his first two seasons at Texas, Ewers threw for 37 touchdowns and more than 5,600 yards. He struggled with accuracy during his freshman campaign, but he was able to complete 69% of his passes in 2023. If he improves his play again this year, then Ewers will likely compete for the Heisman Trophy.

Notably, the Longhorns will be forced to play without their starting running back CJ Baxter because he suffered a season-ending injury in early August. The 19 year old running back accrued nearly 700 rushing yards last season as a second-string player.

Baxter’s injury will impact the team’s offense, but they still have plenty of talent in the running back room.

Colorado State is a double digit underdog in this matchup, as the team is coming off a losing season. The Rams finished their 2023 campaign with a 5-7 record, which was an improvement from their 3-9 record in 2022.

The Colorado State squad will be led by their senior wide receiver Tory Horton, who had more than 1,100 receiving yards in 2023. He also had a career-high 96 receptions last year, so he will try to perform similarly in his final collegiate season.

Fans can watch this college football game for free online by using the free trials offered by Fubo TV and DirecTV Stream. Alternatively, Sling offers a first month discount to new users.