9 AM Kickoff in Waco: How to Watch the Colorado Buffaloes Survive the Baylor Bears for Free
Here is everything you need to know about the 2-1 matchup on ESPN2 and free streaming platforms.

The Pacific Northwest is about to wake up for a college football showdown in Texas that requires serious commitment. The Colorado Buffaloes are traveling to Waco to face the Baylor Bears in a Big 12 matchup that kicks off at 9 a.m. PT. Both teams are sitting at 2-1 entering the game which means nobody is exactly rolling in confidence especially after Colorado’s recent loss to Northwestern. Deion Sanders is likely standing on the sidelines ready to guide the Buffaloes back to a winning streak after Baylor put a two-game winning streak together.
For those of us who prefer to watch sports in the comfort of a living room rather than a stadium this game is available on ESPN2. You can also catch the action live on ESPN Unlimited or via other streaming platforms. The broadcast schedule lists ESPN Unlimited as the primary streaming option which is convenient if you have the budget for a dedicated sports package. The cable landscape has shifted dramatically in recent years leaving many wondering how to access these morning games without a traditional satellite dish.
You can watch this game live for free with a DirecTV free trial which is currently offering new promotional pricing on all plans. Another viable option for cord-cutters is Fubo which is offering a free trial and has recently re-added NBC networks to its lineup. If you want to avoid the hassle of free trials you can sign up for ESPN Unlimited for $29.99 a month or $129.99 annually. This subscription grants you access to a vast array of networks including ESPN ESPN2 ESPNU ESPNEWS ESPN Deportes SEC Network ACC Network and ESPN+ among others. It is a hefty price tag for a morning game but the package offers year-round access to major sports events.
For those on a budget Sling is presented as the cheapest way to watch select NFL games or sports content. It costs just $23 for the first month which can be a tempting deal for the frugal sports fan. The current betting lines show the Baylor Bears as heavy favorites with a moneyline of -395 and a spread of -10 over the Colorado Buffaloes who sit at +310. The game’s total is set at 55.5 points giving you plenty of numbers to ponder while you wait for kickoff.
The thrill of the Texas Tech football game coverage is always heavy in the Pacific Northwest as we watch the rest of the country consume college football. Whether you choose the free trial route or the annual commitment you will be glued to the screen to see if Deion Sanders can pull off the upset in Waco.
First reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive.
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