How to watch Michigan vs. Washington football without cable

Watch the Wolverines take on the Huskies in a Big Ten football showdown.
By Erik Hall  on 
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Zeke Berry #10 of the Michigan Wolverines reacts to recovering a first half fumble while playing the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Michigan Stadium on Sept. 28, 2024, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:

Most affordable for multiple channels
Sling TV Blue Plan
$20 for the first month, then $40/month (save $20 )
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BEST FOR SINGLE GAME
FuboTV
7-day free trial, then $59.99 for the first month (Save $20)
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Best nationwide for NBC
Peacock
$7.99 per month
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The Michigan and Washington Huskies football teams are scheduled to meet at Husky Stadium in Seattle, Washington, for a Big Ten Conference contest on Saturday, Oct. 5. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT. 

Michigan, ranked No. 10 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 4-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten. Most recently, Michigan beat Minnesota 27-24 on Sept. 28. Washington comes into the contest 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the Big Ten. 

Sherrone Moore is the Michigan football head coach. Jedd Fisch is the Washington Huskies football head coach. 

Michigan vs. UW Huskies football kickoff time and network

The Michigan vs. Washington Huskies football game is scheduled to be broadcast on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. PT on Saturday, Oct. 5. The NBC broadcasters are scheduled to be Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), and Kathryn Tappen (sideline reporter). 

To enjoy the game without the constraints of cable or satellite TV, pick an online live-streaming platform such as Peacock, FuboTV, and Sling. 

Best streaming services for the UW Huskies vs. Michigan football game

Opt for a streaming service if you want to watch college football without cable or satellite TV. These are your prime streaming selections for Saturday’s Washington Huskies vs. Michigan football game. 

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Best nationwide for NBC: Peacock

You can catch the excitement of the Michigan vs. Washington college football game with Peacock Premium for $7.99/month to watch NBC’s live sports. Opt for an annual subscription at $79.99 to enjoy a discount.

Note that live sports broadcasts will still contain commercials, even with the Premium Plus package, available at $13.99/month.

Most affordable for multiple channels: Sling TV

Sling TV offers NBC in specific regions, notably Boston, Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth, Hartford/New Haven, Los Angeles, Miami/Fort Lauderdale, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, and Washington, D.C. 

If your location isn't among these markets, Sling TV won't be the solution for viewing the UW vs. Michigan football game. Residents within these areas can benefit from Sling TV to watch Michigan vs. UW by opting for the Blue Plan, priced at $20 for the first month and $40 for the following months. 

Sling TV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNews, ESPNU, Fox, FS1, FS2, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.

Best for single game: FuboTV

On the FuboTV website input your zip code to check the NBC broadcast availability in your area. If accessible, FuboTV offers a seven-day trial period at no charge, featuring over 250 live TV channels and the convenience of streaming on up to 10 screens simultaneously. 

You can enjoy NBC as part of the FuboTV Pro package with a one-month introductory rate of $59.99 per month, and after the introductory period, the regular rate is $79.99/month.

FuboTV’s sports channel offerings include ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, Fox, FS1, FS2, Golf Network, Marquee Sports Network, Monumental Sports, NBC, NFL Network, and SEC Network.


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