Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images Auburn junior quarterback Bo Nix
The annual “whiteout” game returns to Happy Valley this Saturday night under the lights, as Penn State takes on Auburn in a battle of top 25 teams.
The game (7:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ABC. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of Auburn vs Penn State online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch Auburn vs Penn State live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Fubo credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in only a few select markets) and 90+ other TV channels on Vidgo. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Auburn vs Penn State live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Vidgo credentials to log in and watch.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV) has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ABC (live in most markets) is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free 14-day trial.
Note that the free trial isn’t advertised as such, but your “due today” amount will be $0 when signing up. If you watch on your computer, phone or tablet, you won’t be charged for 14 days. If you watch on a streaming device on your TV (Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV, etc.), you will be charged for the first month, but you can get still get a full refund if you cancel before 14 days:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch Auburn vs Penn State live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials (may still be listed as AT&T on the list of cable providers) to log in and watch.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN3 (which simulcasts ABC games) and 30-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” package. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can get your first month for just $10:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Auburn vs Penn State live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Sling credentials to log in and watch.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ABC (live in most markets) and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Auburn vs Penn State live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a participating internet service provider to watch games on ABC (labeled ESPN3), but if you don’t have that, you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Auburn vs Penn State Preview
The No. 10-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) host the No. 25-ranked Auburn Tigers (2-0) in a highly anticipated early-season non-conference matchup that will be played in front of a full capacity, “whiteout” crowd inside Beaver Stadium.
All eyes will be on Happy Valley this weekend for this marquee top-25 matchup, that could propel the winner to a run at a potential College Football Playoff berth.
Penn State comes into Saturday’s matchup off of wins against then-ranked No. 12 Wisconsin and defending MAC champion Ball State.
Leading the charge out of the gate for Penn State has been their defense, which has four interceptions and allowed only 2.9 yards per carry in the first two contests. The Nittany Lions defense held strong in the season/Big Ten opener against Wisconsin, forcing three turnovers, including two in the final minutes to clinch the 16-10 victory on the road.
Penn State welcomed back their fans last week for the home opener and gave the 105,323 in attendance a lot to cheer for with a 44-13 win over Ball State.
Nittany Lions quarterback Sean Clifford led the offensive barrage last week, throwing for 230 yards and a touchdown and also rushing for 66 yards and a score.
Penn State wide receiver Jahan Dotson caught a 25-yard pass for a TD against Ball State, which was the senior’s fourth consecutive game with a score dating back to last season.
The Nittany Lions defense will be tasked with slowing down a potent Auburn offense, which has put up 60+ points in each of its first two games.
The Tigers have beat up on two inferior opponents, in Akron and the FCS’s Alabama State, to the tune of a combined score of 122-10.
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix is off to a fast start in 2021, completing 74.3% of his passes, and passing for five touchdowns. Through two games, Nix is almost halfway to the total of 12 TD passes that he threw in 2020.
The Tigers’ two-headed rushing attack has been superb, with Jarquez Hunter rushing for 257 yards and two TDs and Tank Bigsby rushing for 241 yards and two scores.
The Auburn defense has gotten after the quarterback in their first two games, recording nine sacks and allowing a total of ten points.
Saturday’s contest will be the first stern test for Auburn’s new coaching staff, which is led by first-year head coach Bryan Harsin.
The Tigers will be taking on a Big Ten opponent on the road for the first time since 1931 and will be only the third time that a ranked SEC team has played a Big Ten foe on the road.