How to watch Michigan State football streaming free today: TV channel, odds, prediction for Jonathan Smith’s debut

New Head Coach Jonathan Smith makes his home debut when the Michigan State Spartans face the Florida Atlantic Owls in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season today. This game kicks off at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET on Friday, August 30 with a live broadcast on Big Ten Network, and streaming live on demand.

• WATCH: MSU Spartans vs. FAU Owls live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream, or see more streaming options below.

After ditching the Oregon State Beavers for the Big Ten, we’ll begin to find out whether Jonathan Smith is ready for the spotlight he chose to pursue at Michigan State. On Friday, Smith and the Spartans will rock some snazzy new uniforms and will be starting Beavers transfer QB Aidan Chiles. Chiles has drawn some criticism for telling reporters and fans that “If you bet, take the over,” claiming the Spartans will defeat the Owls by more than 14 points in the opener. Chiles has since tried to say he meant “Take the over” on the Spartans’ win total for the season. Prediction: Tom Herman is a capable coach, but FAU lacks experience on the line and shouldn’t put up too much resistance. I’m expecting the Spartans to win and cover the 14-point spread while playing at home, even if they have some early jitters to shake off.

What TV channel is the Michigan State vs. Florida Atlantic game on?

When: Kickoff takes place at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET (6 p.m. CT) on Friday, August 30

Where: Spartan Stadium | East Lansing, Michigan

TV Channel: Big Ten Network

How to watch live stream online: If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you are out of free trials, the cheapest and best way to watch this game and more football this month is by signing up for Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans), which costs around $26 for the first month if you add the “Sports Extra” package that includes Big Ten Network and a few other sports channels. If you already have a cable or satellite subscription already, you can watch the game on FOX Sports Live by signing in with your provider information.

What TV channel is Big Ten Network on?

You can find out more about which channel Big Ten Network is on in your area by using the channel finders here:: Comcast Xfinity, DIRECTV, Dish, Verizon Fios, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice.