The Alabama Crimson Tide play against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers tonight. The matchup will be broadcasted on ESPN at 6 p.m. CT. Fans can watch this college football week 1 matchup 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.

Alabama enters the 2024 college football season ranked as the fifth-best team in the country, even though their legendary head coach Nick Saban retired earlier this year. The Crimson Tide will be led by Washington’s former head coach Kalen DeBoer, who reached the national championship game last season.

Notably, Alabama has some star players returning to the roster this year, including quarterback Jalen Milroe. He was an incredible playmaker for the Crimson Tide last year, as he used his athletic ability to extend plays. Milroe finished the season with 35 total touchdowns and more than 3,000 total yards, so he will try to perform similarly with the new coaching staff.

Alabama also acquired some talent from the transfer portal this offseason, including former Michigan safety Keon Sabb. The sophomore defensive back is coming off a national championship victory, where he recorded two pass deflections. Sabb ended his freshman campaign with a total of two interceptions, so he will be integral to Alabama’s secondary this year.

Western Kentucky is led by former Southeastern Conference (SEC) quarterback TJ Finley, who played at LSU and Auburn earlier in his career. The junior quarterback struggled in the SEC, throwing 12 touchdowns and 10 interceptions over three seasons.

Finley transferred to Texas State last year, and he was able to find a lot of success with the new team. He ended the season with 29 total touchdowns and threw for more than 3,400 yards, so he will try to continue his great play with the Hilltoppers this evening.

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.