Minnesota (8-4) takes on Syracuse (7-5) in the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday, December 29, in New York.
The game (2 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ESPN, 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 Syracuse vs Minnesota streaming live online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN 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 Syracuse vs Minnesota 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.” ESPN 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 Syracuse vs Minnesota 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 ESPN 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 get your first month for half off:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch Syracuse vs Minnesota 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 ESPN 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 Syracuse vs Minnesota 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 ESPN and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo, which does not come with a free trial:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch Syracuse vs Minnesota 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.
Pinstripe Bowl 2022 Preview
Syracuse plays in its home state at Yankee Stadium for the Pinstripe Bowl on Thursday.
The Minnesota Golden Gophers look to spoil the party in the first meeting between the two programs in move than a decade. Syracuse beat the Gophers 21-17 for the Texas Bowl in 2013.
Minnesota has enjoyed success in bowl games in recent years with five-straight wins. This season’s Gophers squad likewise enjoyed a strong season with notable wins over Wisconsin and Michigan State.
Syracuse has notable wins over North Carolina State, Virginia, Purdue, and Boston College. The Orange had a hot start to the season but stumbled with a five-game losing streak of the ACC’s top teams and Notre Dame.
Offensively, Syracuse averages 28.3 points and 366.6 yards per game. Orange quarterback Garrett Schrader has been solid this season with 2,310 yards passing for 17 touchdowns versus six interceptions. Schrader is also running threat with 415 yards and seven touchdowns this year.
Running back Sean Tucker has been dynamic for Syracuse this season with 1,060 yards and 11 touchdowns this year. Tucker can also make an impact in the passing game, and he has 36 catches for 254 yards and two touchdowns.
Ordone Gadsden II is Schrader’s main go-to player in the passing attack. Gadsden has 54 catches for 891 yards and six touchdowns this year.
Defensively, Syracuse allows 22.6 points and 338.8 yards per game. Orange defensive lineman Caleb Okechukwu leads the team in sacks with seven, and he has two forced fumbles, an interception, and 47 tackles. Defensive back Ja’Had Carter has a team-high three interceptions and three pass deflections plus 21 tackles.
Minnesota, which averages 28.3 points and 404.3 yards per game, could challenge the Orange. Gophers quarterback Tanner Morgan doesn’t have eye-popping numbers with 1,324 yards for seven touchdowns, but he matched his career low for interceptions with five, and he has five years of experience as a starter.
Running back Mohamed Ibrahim has been dominant for the Gophers with 1,594 yards and 19 touchdowns this season. Trey Potts and Bryce Williams also chip in on the running game with 4.9 yards or better per carry and three touchdowns apiece.
Gophers wide receiver Daniel Jackson and tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford are playmakers in the passing game. Jackson has 33 catches for 484 yards and three touchdowns, and Spann-Ford has 40 receptions for 481 yards and two touchdowns.
Minnesota has a tough defense with 13.3 points and 279.5 yards allowed per game. Gophers defensive lineman leads the team in sacks with 3.5, and he has 19 tackles and a pick this season. Defensive back Tyler Nubin leads the Gophers in interceptions with four, and he has three pass deflections, a forced fumble, and 55 tackles.
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