How to watch Penn State vs. USC football without cable

Watch the Lions take on the Trojans in a Big Ten football showdown.
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Wondering how to watch college football this season? Here are your best options:

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The Penn State Nittany Lions and USC Trojans football teams are scheduled to go head-to-head at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in LA, California, for a Big Ten Conference contest on Friday, Oct. 4. The game is scheduled to start at 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT. 

Penn State vs. USC football kickoff time and network

The Penn State vs. USC football game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT start on CBS on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Best streaming services for Penn State vs. USC football game

If you don't have cable or satellite TV, you'll need to choose a streaming service to watch college football. Here is the best streaming services to consider for Saturday's Penn State vs. USC football game on CBS. 


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Best for single game: FuboTV

FuboTV offers you more than 250 channels of live TV and the option to watch on 10 screens at once. You can also try FuboTV with a seven-day free trial period, so you don't need to commit any cash right away.

You'll need to check if your zip code includes the CBS broadcast first. To do this, just visit the FuboTV website. If you’re in luck, then you can get CBS with the FuboTV Pro plan, which has a one-month introductory rate of $59.99/month and a regular subscription rate of $79.99 per 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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Lois Mackenzie is a freelance reporter at Mashable. Over the years she has written for many publications, covering everything from the local news to the best pair of running shoes. You can find bylines in publications including Fit&Well, Metro, and Coach magazine, usually covering deals on everything from earbuds to TVs, or guides on how to beat your half marathon time.

Lois also holds a Master's degree in Digital Journalism from Strathclyde University and obtained a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Aberdeen.

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