Getty Images SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - NOVEMBER 19: Michael Penix Jr. #9 of the Washington Huskies reacts after beating Colorado Buffaloes 54-7 at Husky Stadium on November 19, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The week between Christmas and New Year’s day isn’t just about the holidays, it’s also the peak of bowl season in college football. One of the more interesting bowl games outside of the New Year’s six features a pair of ranked teams in Texas and Washington.
The game (9 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 Texas vs Washington 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 Texas vs Washington 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 Texas vs Washington 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 Texas vs Washington 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 Texas vs Washington 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 Texas vs Washington 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.
Alamo Bowl 2022 Preview
Number 12 Washington will make the trip down to San Antonio to take on 20th-ranked Texas. The Huskies closed the regular season as one of the hottest teams in the country as they won their last six games with two of them coming against ranked opponents.
The Longhorns closed out the season winning their last two games convincingly, however they’ll be missing three key players in this game due to opting out for the NFL Draft. The biggest opt-out decision and loss is Bijan Robinson, who led Texas with nearly 1,900 yards of total offense and 20 touchdowns.
Robinson’s backup Roschon Johnson has also opted out due to the NFL Draft. Johnson accounted for nearly 700 total yards and six touchdowns this season.
The Texas defense will also be without linebacker DeMarvion Overshown, who was an All-Big 12 selection. Overshown had 95 total tackles this season and four sacks.
With the absences on offense, Texas will need quarterback Quinn Ewers to step up and play a good game. Freshman running back Jonathon Brooks should also see plenty of action. In a limited role, this season Averaged 7.5 yards per carry and rushed for four touchdowns.
It’s no secret that the Huskie offense has been led by junior Michael Penix Jr., who has passed for over 4,300 yards with 29 touchdown passes and seven interceptions. Penix also has a pair of receivers with over 1,000 yards receiving in Rome Odunze and Jalen McMillan. Odunze has 70 receptions for 1,088 yards and seven touchdowns, while McMillan has 71 catches for 1,040 yards and eight touchdowns.
These two teams are extremely similar statistically this season. The Huskies are the higher-scoring team averaging 40.8 points per game, but Texas isn’t far behind at 35.7 points per game.
On defense the Longhorns have been the more impressive unit, holding teams to 21.2 points per game, while Washington has allowed 26.3 points per game.
The oddsmakers are expecting plenty of points in this game as the over/under has been set at 67.5. They also expect a close game as Texas is just a three-point favorite, likely because the game is in San Antonio.
On paper, this game has the makings of one of the most impressive bowl games on the schedule and should be a lot of fun.