278-to-1 odds and a Birmingham kick: How to stream Navy vs UAB for free this Friday

It is a classic day in the Pacific Northwest where the weather can shift in a heartbeat. We are currently watching a college football showdown in Birmingham, Alabama, that is likely enjoying a drier Friday afternoon than we are. The Navy Midshipmen are traveling to face the UAB Blazers in an American Athletic Conference matchup that has caught the attention of many fans. Both teams enter conference play looking to improve after opening the season with records of 1-1 and 1-2 respectively. It is a pivotal moment for both programs to establish momentum.

The action is scheduled to get underway at 4 p.m. PT with a 7 p.m. ET kickoff time. The game will be broadcast on ESPN and is streaming live on ESPN Unlimited. For those who prefer a traditional television setup, the standard broadcast channel is also ESPN. The location of the contest is Protective Stadium, a venue that provides a great atmosphere for college football. If you are trying to save some cash, you can also watch this game live for free with DirecTV, which is offering new promotional pricing on all plans. You can also watch this game for free on Fubo, which is currently offering a free trial and has recently added NBC networks back to its lineup.

If you are all out of free trials or just need a solid streaming service to watch sports, there are subscription options to consider. You can sign up for ESPN Unlimited for $29.99 a month or $129.99 annually. This subscription gets you all of the ESPN networks and channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN on ABC, SEC Network+, ACC Network Now, and ESPN3. From NFL Sundays to marquee matchups, this service is built for the sports fan. Sling is presented as the cheapest way to watch select NFL games, costing just $23 for the first month.