How to watch Penn State vs. Michigan State live without cable

Watch the Nittany Lions take on the Spartans.
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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 $54.99/month for 2 months (Save $40)
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Best nationwide for NBC
Peacock
$5.99 per month
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The Penn State and Michigan State football teams are scheduled to meet in a Big Ten Conference contest on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, at Ford Field in Detroit. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET. 

Penn State, ranked No. 11 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 9-2 overall and 6-2 in the Big Ten. Most recently, PSU defeated Rutgers 27-6 on Nov. 18. Michigan State comes into the contest 4-7 overall and 2-6 in the Big Ten. On Nov. 18, MSU beat Indiana 24-21. Entering Friday, the Penn State vs. Michigan State all-time series is tied 18-18-1. 

James Franklin is the Penn State football head coach. Harlon Barnett is the Michigan State football interim head coach.    


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Penn State vs. MSU football kickoff time and network

The Penn State vs. Michigan State football game is scheduled to be broadcast on NBC at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, Nov. 24. 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 PSU vs. Michigan State 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 Friday’s Penn State vs. Michigan State football game. 

Best nationwide for NBC: Peacock

You can catch the excitement of the Penn State vs. MSU college football game with Peacock Premium for $5.99/month to watch NBC’s live sports. Opt for an annual subscription at $59.99 to enjoy a 17% discount.

Note that live sports broadcasts will still contain commercials, even with the Premium Plus package, available at $11.99/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 Penn State vs. Michigan State football game. Residents within these areas can benefit from Sling TV to watch PSU vs. MSU 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, Pac-12 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 two-month introductory rate of $54.99 per month, and after the introductory period, the regular rate is $74.99/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, NBCSN, NFL Network, Pac-12 Network, and SEC Network. 

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