How to watch tonight’s NCAA Stanford vs. Syracuse college football game: Live streaming options, more

LeQuint Allen #1 of the Syracuse Orange runs with the ball during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at the JMA Wireless Dome on September 7, 2024 in Syracuse, New York.

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Today is the NCAA college football game Stanford vs. Syracuse. The Cardinal are coming off a 41-7 victory over the Cal Poly Mustangs last week, while the Orange are undefeated this season.

Read on to find out how and when to watch tonight’s Stanford vs. Syracuse game, even if you don’t have cable.

How and When to Watch the NCAA Stanford vs. Syracuse College Football Game

Stanford vs. Syracuse will take place on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT) at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York. The college football game will be televised on ESPN and broadcast live Fubo, slingshot and platforms presented below.

How and When to Watch Stanford vs. Syracuse Without Cable

While many cable packages include ESPN, watching the game is easy if you don’t have ESPN in your package. cable TV subscriptionor if you don’t have cable at all. You’ll find the best viewing options below. (Streaming options will require internet provider.)

Live TV streaming service Fubo offers the same top-notch programming you’d get from your local cable provider at a fraction of the price. The streamer is a sports fan’s dream, considering the huge number of live sports events you can watch on it.

Fubo is offering a seven-day free trial and $30 off your first month of service, so there’s never been a better time to sign up this year. You can watch all the best college football games this week and watch the best NFL games for free.

Fubo packages include access to college football games broadcast on local CBS stations, the SEC Network, the Big Ten Network and ESPNU. There are a variety of channels for NFL fans, including “NFL on Fox,” “Sunday Night Football” on NBC, “Monday Night Football” on ABC and ESPN and all games broadcast on NFL Network.

Fubo Key Features:

The Pro tier ($49.99 first month, $79.99 thereafter) includes more than 200 channels, including channels unavailable on some other live TV streaming services.
Upgrade to 4K with Elite with Sports Plus ($69.99 first month, $99.99 thereafter). Offers 299 channels, including NFL RedZone.
There are no contracts with Fubo. You can cancel at any time.
Fubo also offers live streams of MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS, and international soccer matches.
All tiers now offer unlimited Cloud DVR recording.
With any Fubo plan, you can watch TV on up to 10 screens at once.
Watch on your TV, phone, tablet and more.

If you don’t have cable TV with ESPN, one of the most affordable ways to watch college football this season is Sling subscription. We recommend upgrading to Orange + Blue with Sports Extra to get access to more NFL and college football games this fall.

The Orange + Blue plan regularly costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a $25-off-your-first-month promotion, so you’ll only pay $35. The Orange + Blue plan with Sports Extra costs $50 for the first month and $75 per month thereafter. The Sports Extra add-on includes 18 channels, including NFL Redzone, ESPNU, SEC Network, Big 10 Network, and ACC Network, making it perfect for pro and college football fans.

The streamer is also currently offering big savings on four months of Orange + Blue Tier plus Sports Extra when you prepay for the Sling TV Season Pass. The plan costs $219, down from $300.

Note: Since Sling does not carry the CBS channel, Sling subscribers should add Paramount+ to their package. (CBS, Paramount+ and CBS Essentials are subsidiaries of Paramount Global.)

Key Features of the Sling Orange + Blue Plan:

Sling is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like NASCAR.
A total of 52 channels can be watched, including local ESPN, NBC, Fox, and ABC channels (where available).
You’ll get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
All subscription levels include 50 hours of cloud DVR storage.
You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel, and other sports channels (18 in total) through the Sports Extras add-on for Sling TV.

You can watch college football, including ESPN, thanks Hulu + Live TVThe package includes access to 90 channels, including Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus watch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio programming (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated Good Morning Football), and more.

Hulu + Live TV is available in a bundle with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.

If you’re eagerly awaiting the start of tonight’s Stanford vs. Syracuse game, now is a great time to check out the Amazon College Fan Shop. The Amazon College Fan Shop is packed to the brim with officially licensed fan gear: You’ll find jerseys, team flags, shirts, hoodies, and more, including tons of great gear for the football fan in your life. There are tons of great offers are waiting for you on Amazonincluding exclusive offers on TVs for watching sports.

Click the button below to go directly to the College Fan Shop page on Amazon and choose your favorite team.

What are the odds on today’s Stanford vs. Syracuse match?

According to sister site CBS Sports, the Syracuse Orange are 8.5-point favorites to win tonight’s game against the Stanford Cardinal. The over/under is 56.5 points.

Where are the Stanford Cardinals currently ranked?

According to our sister site CBS Sports, the Cardinal are currently ranked 83rd out of 134 teams.

What is the current ranking of the Syracuse Orange team?

According to CBS Sports, the Orange are currently ranked 29th out of 134 teams.

When will the 2024 NCAA college football championship game be held?

The College Football Playoff National Championship will be held on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.