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It’s not often that NC State and Syracuse are both ranked when they play each other, but that will be the case on Saturday, as the No. 18 Orange host the No. 15 Wolfpack in an important ACC showdown.
The game (3:30 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ACC Network, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both include ACC Network and come with a free trial.
Those are the two best live stream options if you’re cutting cable, but there are also some other alternatives, so here’s a full guide on the different ways to watch NC State vs Syracuse streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ACC Network and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV. You’ll need both the main channel package and the “Sports Plus” add-on, both of which can be included with your free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch NC State vs Syracuse live on the FuboTV app or FuboTV website.
Compatible devices for the FuboTV app include 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.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Fubo credentials to do that.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ACC Network is included in “Choice” and up, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch NC State vs Syracuse live on the DirecTV Stream app or DirecTV Stream website.
Compatible devices for the DirecTV Stream app include 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.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials to do that.
Sling TV
You can watch a live stream of ACC Network Extra and 45-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange + Sports Extra” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with ACC Network, and you can get your first month half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch NC State vs Syracuse live on the Sling TV app or Sling TV website.
Compatible devices for the Sling TV app include 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.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Sling credentials to do that.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ACC Network and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch NC State vs Syracuse live on the Hulu app or Hulu website.
Compatible devices for the Hulu app include 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.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Hulu credentials to do that.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ACC Network and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch NC State vs Syracuse live on the Vidgo app or Vidgo website.
Compatible devices for the Vidgo app include 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.
You can also watch the game live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but you can use your Vidgo credentials to do that.
NC State vs Syracuse Preview
When the NC State Wolfpack heads to Syracuse, it should be a real barn burner as Syracuse is only favored by a field goal. Both teams are ranked, with the Orangemen starting their season 5-0. The Wolfpack has only lost to No. 4 Clemson.
In his pre-game press conference, North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren said they’re excited to take on Syracuse and they’re also ready for a break next week when they have their bye week.
“It’s been a great week of practice. The guys are excited to play a really good SYracuse team … everybody’s practicing and working hard. It’s definitely you’re at that point in the season where you can tell we’ve had two very phyiscal games. They’ve given us everything they’ve got. I’m proud of how they’re pushing through. I think our bye week after this one will come at a really good time to try to get some guys back to feeling normal,” said Doeren.
He added, “It’s been a great week. I’m proud of these guys for how they’ve managed these five straight night games that we’ve had and the number of times we’ve not gotten home ’til 3 in the morning and everything else. It’s a remarkable group.”
In his own pre-game press conference, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers said there’s a lot of excitement around the first Top-20 match-up at Syracuse in 35 years.
“I thought we deserved [our ranking]. Now we have to go out and prove we deserve the faith everyone is putting in us,” said Babers, adding, “We are excited about the opportunity to play NC State. Coach Doeren does a fabulous job. He’s an individual I really like. I like how he’s run his programs in the past. He’s a guy that’s worked his way up. His recent job before NC State was Northern Illinois, in the MAC, a team I played when I was at Bowling Green State. Have a lot of respect for him, and like the way he does things.”
He added, “One thing I will be telling the team this week, and I have told them, is that you’re playing a football team. This isn’t a bunch of individuals. They are also playing a football team, not a bunch of individuals. It’s going to be a fantastic test.”
The North Carolina State vs Syracuse game kicks off Saturday, October 15 at 3:30 p.m. Eastern time on the ACC Network.