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The Kansas City Chiefs are giving up Arrowhead Stadium for the night as the Nebraska Cornhuskers take on the Cincinnati Bearcats in tonight’s first matchup of the season for the two teams. The NCAA Thursday night showdown marks one of the most-anticipated college football games for the start of the season.
At a Glance: How to Watch Nebraska vs. Cincinnati Game Online
Stream: DirecTV, fuboTV, Sling TV, Disney+ Bundle
Channel: ESPN
Kickoff Time, Date: Today, Aug. 28, 2025; 9 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. PT
The Huskers are ranked atop the Big Ten going into tonight’s game, with the Bearcats ranked second in the Big 12. The game will air live on ESPN, but for cord-cutters who are looking to catch the Huskers vs. Bearcats livestream tonight, read on for our quick-and-easy streaming guide, below.
How to Watch Nebraska vs. Cincinnati Football Game Online
Not sure where to get access to ESPN without cable? We have your playbook here.
DirecTV
Get Free Trial
Our go-to streaming service for watching football? DirecTV. Get access to stream ESPN with all of DirecTV’s current plans, all of which come with a five-day free trial to start. The Entertainment plan starts at $49.99 for your first month following the trial period.
fuboTV
Get Free Trial
fuboTV subscribers can watch the Nebraska vs. Cincinnati football game online even if they’ve cut cable with the streaming service’s five-day free trial. The Pro package ($54.99 for the first month) comes with 242 channels.
Sling TV
Get Sling
Fans can get a Sling Orange Day Pass, which includes access to ESPN, starting at $4.99 for the day. It’s one of the most affordable plans for a streaming service online.
What Time Is the Nebraska vs. Cincinnati Game on TV?
The Nebraska vs. Cincinnati opening football game kicks off at 9 p.m. ET / 8 p.m. local time / 6 p.m. PT, and airs live on ESPN.
Nebraska vs. Cincinnati Odds, Predictions
Huskers fans will likely be shouting “Go Big Red!” later tonight as oddsmakers have Nebraska as the current favorites for the win for tonight’s matchup versus the Bearcats. Nebraska has a -235 moneyline advantage over Cincinnati, per FanDuel.
