Getty Images Head coach Ed Orgeron of the LSU Tigers.
LSU is looking to rebound after a disappointing Week 1 loss as they host McNeese State at Tiger Stadium on Saturday.
The game (8 p.m. ET start time) isn’t on regular TV, but it will stream live on both SEC Network+ (this can be watched on the ESPN app or website if you have a cable package or streaming service that includes SEC Network) and ESPN+.
Here’s a more in-depth rundown of all the ways you can watch McNeese vs LSU:
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ESPN+
Every game that is on SEC Network+ (which is different from the regular SEC Network TV channel) is also available on ESPN+:
With ESPN+, you’ll be able to stream hundreds of live college football games during the 2021 season. It also includes dozens of other live sports, every 30-for-30 documentary and additional original content (both video and written) all for $6.99 per month.
Or, if you also want Disney+ and Hulu, you can get all three for $13.99 per month. Separately, the three streaming services would cost a total $20.97 per month, so you’re saving about 33 percent:
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Once signed up for ESPN+, you can watch McNeese vs LSU live on the ESPN app on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, PlayStation 4 or 5, Xbox One or Series X/S, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), Samsung Smart TV, Oculus Go, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet.
You can also watch on your computer via ESPN.com.
FuboTV
You can watch SEC Network+ with a subscription to FuboTV. You’ll need the Sports Plus add-on, but you can include the main channel package and any add-ons with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch McNeese vs LSU live on the ESPN app (not 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, PlayStation 4 or 5, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), various smart TVs, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the ESPN website.
You’ll be asked to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials to do that.
Vidgo
You can watch SEC Network+ with a subscription to 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 McNeese vs LSU live on the ESPN app (not the Vidgo 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, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), various smart TVs, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the ESPN website.
You’ll be asked to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of SEC Network+ with a subscription to Sling TV–you’ll need the “Sling Orange + Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with SEC Network+, and you can get your first month for just $21:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch McNeese vs LSU live on the ESPN app (not 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, PlayStation 4 or 5, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), various smart TVs, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the ESPN website.
You’ll be asked to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream (formerly AT&T TV) has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” You’ll need “Choice” or above to watch SEC Network+, 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 McNeese vs LSU live on the ESPN app (not the DirecTV Stream 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, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), various smart TVs, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the ESPN website.
You’ll be asked to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials (may still be listed as AT&T on the list of cable providers) to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of SEC Network+ with a subscription to Hulu With Live TV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch McNeese vs LSU live on the ESPN app (not 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, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), various smart TVs, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the ESPN website.
You’ll be asked to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to do that.
McNeese vs LSU Preview
The West Coast opener did not go as planned for LSU, with the Tigers looking choppy in a 38-27 loss to UCLA. The Tigers allowed nearly 500 yards of offense from the Bruins and managed just 49 rushing yards.
“They did a good job. They knew what we were doing,” LSU coach Ed Orgeron said. “They out-schemed us in a lot of situations on offense and defense. We spent a lot of time on Sunday going through those things. We’ve got to eliminate those things. There’s a lot of things we could’ve eliminated as coaches, and we didn’t do it.”
LSU had some turmoil leading up to the matchup, including having to move their practices to Houston due to Hurricane Ida. Orgeron wasn’t taking the excuse.
“I felt like we had good practices. I felt like we traveled well. I felt like we were ready to play the game. I didn’t see any distractions during the week besides us having to move and their families being in harm’s way,” Orgeron said. “I wanted to win for them. I wanted to win just as bad as anybody else for the people in Larose (Orgeron’s hometown), the people in Louisiana. It just didn’t happen, but hey it’s the beginning of the year. I do believe we have a great team. I do believe we’ll have a great season, and it starts this week with McNeese.”
McNeese State — a Division I FCS squad — dropped its opener against West Florida 42-36. The matchup against LSU will be unique for quarterback Cody Orgeron, who is the son of Ed Orgeron.
“It’s definitely difficult,” said Cody Orgeron, who completed 30-of-48 passes for 361 yards and 2 touchdowns in the opening loss. “Going in there, I got both of my brothers still on the sideline, my dad. I feel like it’s me against the whole (family), but I wouldn’t want it any other way. I live for stuff like that. You dream of moments like this as a kid, and it’s finally here. I just can’t wait to go out there and play, have fun.”
Ed Orgeron echoed that sentiment.
“Obviously, it’s different, but I’ve got to put that aside,” the elder Orgeron said. “I’ve got to put the Tigers first. He’s got to put McNeese first. We’ll compete like we always do.”
LSU is a massive 38.5 point favorite for the matchup, with the total set at 66.5 points.