The South Carolina Gamecocks are headed to Knoxville this weekend for a primetime rematch after extinguishing Tennessee's CFP hopes last season. The Tennessee Volunteers are seeking redemption — and maybe a little revenge.
Both teams need a win. Tennessee lost its first conference game to Florida two weeks ago, knocking them down to 3-1, while South Carolina is currently 1-1 in conference play. While Tennessee is favored to win, it's truly anyone's game. And one thing is certain: it's going to be a doozy.
If you can't make it to Knoxville, here's what you need to know to tune into the action live at home.
Kickoff time and network
Tennessee hosts South Carolina at home at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sept. 30. The game will be televised on SEC Network for those with cable access. No cable? No problem; you can still tune in live through a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Sling. All you need is a provider login to gain access.
Best streaming services for the Tennessee vs. South Carolina football game
Cutting the cable cord can save you loads of money each year, but it also cuts off your access to live college football games. In order to catch games live during the 2023-2024 season — including the Tennessee and South Carolina matchup this weekend — you're going to need a streaming service or two.
Since the Gamecocks take on the Vols on SEC Network, your only option for streaming is through a cable TV replacement. Fortunately, these options will serve you throughout the college football season, making the investment worth it long term. Below, we've rounded up our top picks for the Tennessee vs. South Carolina game and beyond.
Best overall: YouTube TV
YouTube TV is our top pick for a live TV streaming service due to its massive lineup of over 100 live TV channels, unlimited DVR space, six household accounts, and three simultaneous streams. Its base plan gives you access to SEC Network, so you can watch the Tennessee vs. South Carolina matchup live, as well as many other games throughout the season on networks like ABC, CBS, ESPN, ESPN 2, Big Ten Network, and more.
You'll get 20 minutes of commitment-free watching, then you can sign up for the free trial, which varies but is often up to 14 days long. After your trial is up, YouTube TV is offering an introductory rate of $54.99/month for three months ($72.99/month thereafter). Cancel anytime with no strings attached.
Runner-up live TV streaming service: FuboTV
Like YouTube TV, FuboTV has a sizable lineup of channels, particularly focused on sports. Mashable shopping reporter Leah Stodart calls it "your ticket to a constant drip-feed of live sports from around the world." While it's a bit more expensive than YouTube TV, with a less attractive introductory rate, you still get a lot of bang for your buck. Plus, with the seven-day trial, you can watch SEC Network for the Tennessee vs. South Carolina game for free. After that, you'll have to dish out $74.99/month for the Pro tier or $84.99/month for the Elite tier if you wish to continue your subscription.
Most affordable live TV streaming service: Sling TV (Orange package + Sports Extra)
Sling TV offers a much more palatable price per month, but the lower cost means a smaller library of channels compared to the others. You still get a hefty lineup for college football, depending on which package you choose. Plus, you can add and take away channels to concoct a library that works for you — it's one of the things we like best about Sling. To watch the South Carolina vs. Tennessee game, specifically, you'll need the Orange package ($40/month) with the Sports Extra add-on ($11/month). That comes to $51/month total, but Sling is offering a $20/month introductory rate for the Orange package, which would knock the cost down to just $31 for your first month. Cancel or change your plan whenever you want.
Best live TV streaming deal: Hulu + Live TV
Through Oct. 11, Hulu is offering three months of Hulu + Live TV for only $49.99/month instead of $69.99/month. You'll be able to tune into the Vols vs. Gamecocks matchup live on SEC Network, as well as plenty of other games throughout the season on channels like ABC, ACC Network, Big Ten Network, ESPN, ESPN 2, Fox, FS1, and more. Just be sure to sign up before Oct. 11 to get the deal and cancel before your three months are up if you don't want to be charged full price.
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