The No. 3 seed North Dakota State Bison (11-2) will host the No. 7 seed Incarnate Word Cardinals (12-1) in the 2022 FCS championship semifinals on December 16.
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 ESPN+, FuboTV or DirecTV Stream.
Those are the 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 North Dakota State vs UIW 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 North Dakota State vs UIW 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, 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 North Dakota State vs UIW 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.
ESPN+
If you’ve used up all your free trials for other streaming services, this is the cheapest option, as all FCS, DII and DIII football playoff games, including the national championships, will be simulcast on ESPN+:
ESPN+ also includes dozens of other live sports, every 30-for-30 documentary and additional original content (both video and written) for $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year (or $13.99 per month for a bundle of all three of ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu).
Once signed up for ESPN+, you can watch North Dakota State vs UIW live on the ESPN app or ESPN.com.
Compatible devices for the ESPN app include 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.
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 North Dakota State vs UIW 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 North Dakota State vs UIW 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 North Dakota State vs UIW 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.
UIW vs NDSU Preview
The Bison won’t be easy to beat, particularly at the Fargodome. NDSU has lost just one playoff game at home in their FCS history, and it has won nine of the last 11 FCS titles.
North Dakota State is fresh from a dominant 27-9 win over Samford on December 9. Bison quarterback Cam Miller went 15-18 for 194 yards and a score, also rushing for another TD. NDSU amassed 166 yards on 48 carries in the game, and was incredibly efficient on third down, converting nine of 14 attempts. Miller has 14 rushing scores so far on the season, and he has been a capable leader for the team.
The Bison are scoring 35.3 points a game on offense, and they’ll be facing an Incarnate Word squad that is coming off a thrilling 66-63 win over Sacramento State last weekend. Cardinals quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. was lights out in the winning effort, competing 19-of-31 passes for 219 yards and four scores, also rushing for 166 yards and two TDs on the ground.
UIW is putting up a ridiculous 53.0 points and 584.5 total yards a game, and Scott has been virtually unstoppable this season. The Cardinals QB has 4,404 yards passing and 59 touchdowns this season, and his top target has been wideout Darion Chafin, who leads the FCS in receiving touchdowns with 17.
“They score a lot of points and they score really fast,” Bison head coach Matt Entz said, before singling out the Cardinals’ QB. “Probably the most prolific player or at least the most productive player in FCS football,” Entz said about Scott Jr. “Anyone who averages 50 points a game and 600 yards is going to demand some respect immediately. It’s going to be a challenge to get stops and be a challenge to get them off the field and I think they have really good personnel.”
“We have the best offense in the country,” Scott said. “I can do all the boasting when the season is done. For now, I’m just a quarterback of an amazing offense.”
Incarnate Word last lost on September 24, when it fell to Southeastern Louisiana, 41-35, so this should be an exciting matchup, but it’ll likely come down to defense. UIW is surrendering 368.1 yards and nearly 24 points a game, while NDSU is allowing just under 300 total yards and 17.4 points per contest on the defensive side.
The winner of this game will face the victor of the No. 1 seed South Dakota State vs. No. 4 seed Montana State matchup in the national championship game on Sunday, January 8.
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