Where to Watch the 2026 Texas vs. Tennessee College Football Game Free Online

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It’s a clash between two undefeated SEC teams as the Texas Longhorns and Tennessee Volunteers meet Saturday, Sept. 26, at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville during the NCAA 2026-2027 college football season. The game kicks off at noon ET and airs live on ABC. Without cable, fans can stream ABC through DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV or Fubo, all offering free trials for eligible subscribers. Sling also carries ABC, though it does not offer a free trial.

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns and No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers enter this SEC matchup unbeaten at 3-0. The Longhorns, led by quarterback Arch Manning, started the season with wins against Texas State, Ohio State, and UTSA. The Volunteers, also called the Vols, have beaten Furman, Georgia Tech and Kennesaw State so far in the season. Texas leads the all-time series 2-1, but the schools have met only three times, all in bowl games. This Saturday marks their first regular-season meeting in a series that dates back to 1951.

At a Glance: Where to Watch Texas vs. Tennessee College Football Game Free Online

The game at Neyland Stadium is sold out and expected to draw plenty of attention. No. 1 Texas is making its first visit to the Knoxville stadium, while No. 14 Tennessee opens SEC play at home. Texas is currently favored by around 4 to 5.5 points, depending on the sportsbook, but overall prediction models are split. Some give Texas the edge while others project a narrow Tennessee win, reflecting how closely matched this highly anticipated game could be.

Below is a breakdown for watching the football game for free online if you don’t have cable or satellite at home.