How to watch Penn State vs. UCLA football live without cable

Watch the Nittany Lions take on the Bruins in a Big Ten football showdown.
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Penn State Nittany Lions Quarterback Drew Allar (15) makes some warm up passes at a break during the first half of the College Football game between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Penn State Nittany Lions on Sept. 28, 2024, at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania.
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Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:

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The Penn State and UCLA football teams are scheduled to meet at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania, for a Big Ten Conference contest on Saturday, Oct. 5. The game is scheduled to start at noon ET/9 a.m. PT. 

Penn State, ranked No. 7 in The Associated Press poll, enters the matchup 4-0 overall and 1-0 in the Big Ten. Most recently, Penn State beat Illinois 21-7 on Sept. 28. UCLA comes into the contest 1-3 overall and 0-2 in the Big Ten. On Sept. 28, Oregon defeated UCLA 34-13. Entering Saturday, UCLA leads the all-time series 4-2 vs. Penn State.

James Franklin is the Penn State football head coach. DeShaun Foster is the UCLA football head coach.  


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Penn State vs. UCLA football kickoff time and network

The Penn State vs. UCLA football game is scheduled for a noon ET/9 a.m. PT start on FOX on Saturday, Oct. 5. The FOX broadcasters are scheduled to be Gus Johnson (play-by-play), Joel Klatt (analyst), and Jenny Taft (sideline reporter). 

If you're cutting the cord but still want to catch the Penn State vs. UCLA game, streaming options like FuboTV and Sling will have you covered. Both services offer live streaming without the need for traditional cable or satellite TV.

Best streaming services for UCLA vs. Penn State football game

If you're looking to stream college football without cable or satellite, there are several strong options to catch the UCLA vs. PSU game on FOX. Top choices include FuboTV and Sling, each offering reliable access to live sports coverage so you won't miss a moment of the action.

Most affordable: Sling TV

FOX is available on Sling TV in select markets. Those include Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Gainesville, Houston, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, Tacoma, Tampa, and Washington, D.C. 

If you're outside of those select markets, Sling TV won’t be the solution for catching the Penn State vs. UCLA game. 

However, if you're in one of the covered regions, Sling TV's Blue Plan will get the job done. It’s priced at $20 for the first month, then $40 each month after that — giving you access to the UCLA vs. PSU showdown and more.

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

FuboTV gives you access to over 250 live channels and lets you stream on up to 10 screens simultaneously. They also offer a seven-day free trial, making it easy to test out the service. 

Head to the FuboTV website to check if your zip code qualifies for the FOX broadcast. If it does, you can catch the Penn State vs. UCLA game with the FuboTV Pro plan, which starts at an introductory rate of $59.99 for the first month, before jumping to the regular $79.99/month rate. 

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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