Indiana vs. Ohio State: Where to Watch the Top-Five College Football Matchup Online

Josh Hoover #10 of the Indiana Hoosiers looks to pass against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Memorial Stadium on Oct. 10, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Steven Branscombe/Getty Images

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The Ohio State Buckeyes and Indiana Hoosiers are kicking off a massive day of college football with their top-five matchup on Oct. 17. Saturday’s game airs at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET on Fox, available to stream live via DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

livestream game free with directv 5-day trial

Fans can also watch the Big Ten game via Fox One. Following the service’s three-day free trial, a Fox One subscription costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year.

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At a Glance: How to Watch Indiana Hoosiers vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Football Game

When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET
TV channel: Fox
Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Fox One

Where to Watch Indiana vs. Ohio State Football Game: Date, Time, Channel

The high-profile matchup takes place on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET, airing live on Fox.

Where to Stream Indiana vs. Ohio State Game Online Free

Since Saturday’s game airs on Fox, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries said network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo (also with a five-day free trial), Sling and Hulu + Live TV.

Fans can also livestream the game on Fox One. The service offers a three-day free trial and then costs $19.99 per month or $199.99 per year.

More on each live TV streaming option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.

DIRECTV

DirecTV

Five-day free trial; packages from $20.99 per month Directv free trial

Fox is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to Saturday’s game at no cost.

Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $20.99 per month), at directv.com.

Where to Watch Indiana vs Ohio State College Football Game Free Stream

Fubo

Five-day free trial; packages from $64.99 per month ($54.99 for first month) Fubo Free trial

Fox is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers a five-day free trial for new subscribers.

After the trial, plans start at $54.99 for the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.

Sling

Plans from $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month Get Sling

Fox is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, from $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month.

That said, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.