No. 3 Alabama-No. 11 Texas live stream (9/9): How to watch online for free, TV, time
A full day of analysis has come and gone, but it is now time for No. 3 Alabama to host No. 11 Texas in Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Sept. 9. The game will be live streamed on fuboTV (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial) and SlingTV (half off first month).
There will be plenty of storylines. Alabama coach Nick Saban faces his former offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian. Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, who was knocked out of last year’s game in Austin, is back for the Longhorns. Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe will see just how capable he is against a tough Texas defense.
When is Alabama-Texas?
Alabama faces Texas at 6 p.m. (7 p.m. ET) on Saturday, Sept. 8.
Streaming Options
FuboTV
FuboTV offers a free trial. The most basic of plans is the “fubo pro” package, which comprises 146-plus channels for $74.99 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.
There is also the “fubo elite” package, which comprises 205-plus channels for $84.99 per month. It comes with fuboExtra (48 more channels) and News Plus (11 more channels). Plus, more than 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR, and up to 10 screens at once.
The “fubo premiere” package is “fubo elite” with the addition of Showtime for $94.99 per month.
FuboTV gives you access to ABC, NBC, CBS, SEC Network, ACC Network, The Big Ten Network, ESPN, Pac-12 Network and more.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream offers a free trial, but you have to get a specific package if you want the SEC Network packages. They are listed below.
There are four options of DirecTV Stream. Price guaranteed for first two years.
The Entertainment Package, which consists of 65+ channels, is $64.99 until the promotion runs out April 30. It’s the basic package for can’t-miss entertainment – including ESPN and ESPN2.
The Choice Package has more than 90 channels and is $84.99 during the promotion. The channels in ENTERTAINMENT, plus ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN News, ESPNU and more.
The Ultimate Package has more than 130 channels and is $109.99 during the promotion. Everything in CHOICE, plus CBS Sports Network, FS1, FS2 and SEC Network.
The Premier Package has more than 140 channels and is $154.99 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.
Sling
Sling Orange is $40 a month and offers ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3.
SlingTV is offering some special season-long football packages. Starting at $274 (a savings of $76), you can get five months of Orange & Blue + Sports Extra. The packages includes NFL Redzone, ESPN, NFL, SEC, ACC, PAC 12, Big10, and Longhorn Networks.
You can also get a college football specific offer. Get 5 months of Sling Orange + Sports Extra, starting at $199, a savings of $56, which Includes ESPN, SEC, ACC, PAC 12, and Longhorn Networks. Catch every game on ABC with ESPN3 simulcast.
Will it be televised?
The Alabama-Texas game will be broadcast 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.