ESPN’s “College GameDay” will kick of New Year’s Day with a live broadcast from the Rose Bowl on Monday, Jan. 1, ahead of No. 1 Michigan’s College Football Playoff semifinal game against No. 4 Alabama. The show will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial), SlingTV (half off first month) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).

Rece Davis – an Alabama alumnus – leads the show, joined at the desk by “GameDay” analysts Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Michigan Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver Desmond Howard, and Pat McAfee. Reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims, along with college football insider Pete Thamel and college football betting analyst ‘Stanford Steve’ Coughlin. ESPN college football analyst Joey Galloway will also join the “GameDay” crew during the Rose Bowl shows.

Features

• Jim Harbaugh Conversation – Michigan’s head coach sits down to talk through the Wolverines’ controversial season, addressing the challenges of being suspended for six games, and his Rose Bowl memories from when he was growing up in Ann Arbor. Marty Smith
• Follow the Leader – After struggling against Texas in Alabama’s only loss of the season, quarterback Jalen Milroe lost his starting spot for one game. But since reclaiming the role, he has thrived as an unquestioned leader of the Tide, leading Alabama to the playoff with an unwavering commitment to his teammates. Ryan McGee
• Sark’s Heart – Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian reflects on the test of a lifetime – a serious heart condition he never knew he had before it was diagnosed in 2020, that made him a “ticking time bomb.” Andrea Adelson
• The Penix Path – Michael Penix Jr.’s college football journey started in 2018 and has seen plenty of highs and crushing lows. After a fresh start in the Pacific Northwest, the Washington QB reflects on the twists and turns of his path and the people that helped him navigate his way through it all. Jen Lada

When is GameDay?

“College GameDay” will air Monday, Jan. 1 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (9 a.m. to noon ET).

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.

Sling

Sling Orange is $40 a month and offers ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.

Sling offers local games on Fox (select markets), Sunday Night Football on NBC (select markets), Monday Night Football on ESPN and NFL Network games.

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?

“College GameDay” will be televised on ESPN.

Mark Heim is a reporter for The Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @Mark_Heim. He can be heard on “The Opening Kickoff” on WNSP-FM 105.5 FM in Mobile or on the free Sound of Mobile App from 6 to 9 a.m. daily.