Getty Chris Hatcher and the Samford Bulldogs square off against North Dakota State on December 9.
The North Dakota State Bison (10-2) host the Samford Bulldogs (11-1) on Friday, December 9 at the Fargodome in the quarterfinals of the FCS playoffs.
The game (7 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ESPN2, but if you don’t have cable, you can watch a live stream on FuboTV or DirecTV Stream, which both 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 Samford vs North Dakota State streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN2 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 Samford vs North Dakota State 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.” ESPN2 is included in every one, and 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 Samford vs North Dakota State 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 ESPN2 and 40-plus other live TV channels via Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with the ESPN channels, and you can your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Samford vs North Dakota State 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 ESPN2 and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes access to both ESPN+ and Disney+ at no added cost:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch Samford vs North Dakota State 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 ESPN2 and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Samford vs North Dakota State 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.
Samford vs NDSU Preview
Samford is fresh from a 48-42 overtime victory against Southeastern Louisiana. Backup quarterback Quincy Crittendon went 26-of-40 for 314 yards and four passing touchdowns in the win, also amassing 94 yards on the ground, including the game-winning 10-yard rushing score in overtime. He played well in relief of starter Michael Hiers, who just won the Southern Conference Offensive Player of the Year Award.
Hiers was injured against Mercer in November, and he has yet to resume playing. While Crittendon has done a great job in relief, the starting quarterback for
“What a magical ride this season has been thus far,” Samford head coach Chris Hatcher said. “I’m extremely proud of our guys each week. We just find a way to get it done. Guys are ready, when their numbers are called. We play good complementary ball. Again, what a performance by all of our players, but you’ve got to take your hat off to Quincy Crittendon.”
The Bulldogs have lost once this season: to No. 2 ranked Georgia, but North Dakota State won’t be an easy mark.
The Bison are fresh from handing Montana a 49-26 loss on December 3. NDSU had 453 yards and six touchdowns on the ground, also playing lights out on defense, forcing three turnovers while also scoring a defensive touchdown. North Dakota State’s defense is allowing 18.1 points and 296.6 total yards per game, and they’ll be tasked with containing a fast-paced and high-flying Bulldogs offense that is putting up 34.8 points per contest.
“We all need to be on the same page,” NDSU head coach Matt Entz said about playing Samford, adding: “but we practice against this tempo every week. We have two or three periods that we dedicate to it with the idea that we don’t know if we’ll ever play a team that goes fast but we’re not going to get caught unprepared.”
Entz also had a message for all Bison fans: “I’ll throw it out there, I’d like to see the dome packed,” Entz said. “A team that likes to go 1,000 miles per hour and run as many plays as they can. Our fans can significantly impact how an opponent’s offense can operate.”
Both teams enter this game on fire; Samford has won 10 games in a row, while North Dakota state has won five straight and eight of its last nine. Thus, it has all the makings to be a potential instant classic.
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NDSU vs Samford Live Stream: How to Watch Online for Free