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SMU vs. Penn State Livestream: How to Watch the Playoff Game Online

Here’s how to livestream today’s College Football Playoff game between the SMU Mustangs and the Penn State Nittany Lions

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December 21, 2024

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Head coach Rhett Lashlee leads the SMU Mustangs onto the field before the 2024 ACC Football Championship at Bank of America Stadium on December 07, 2024 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Grant Halverson/Getty Images

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The No. 11 SMU Mustangs are looking to kickstart a Cinderella run today when they take on the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions in a first-round College Football Playoff game. The winner will secure a spot opposite the No. 3 Boise State Broncos in the 2024 Fiesta Bow.

At a Glance: How to Watch SMU vs. Penn State Game

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If you don’t have cable or satellite to watch the SMU vs. Penn State game, read on. Below is a quick guide on where to livestream SMU vs. Penn State, including ways to watch the game for free.

How to Watch SMU vs. Penn State Game Without Cable

SMU vs. Penn State is airing live on TNT. Cord-cutters can livestream the SMU vs. Penn State game online using any cable streaming service that carries TNT or Max. Here’s a breakdown of your best options:

How to Watch SMU vs. Penn State 2024 Playoff Game: Stream Football

DirecTV Stream

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DirecTV Stream carries TNT for an SMU vs. Penn State livestream, as well as every other channel showing CFP games. Packages begin with a five-day free trial and pricing starts at $86.99 a month after that.

How to Watch SMU vs. Penn State 2024 Playoff Game: Stream Football

Hulu + Live TV

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Hulu + Live TV also carries TNT and the other channels you’ll need to watch CFP games. This one costs $82.99 a month but you get a three-day free trial to start.

How to Watch SMU vs. Penn State 2024 Playoff Game: Stream Football

Sling

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Sling is a more affordable cable streaming solution for watching SMU vs. Penn State (although it doesn’t offer a free trial). Plans start at $46 a month, but right now you can score 50% off your first month with Sling’s current deal.

How to Watch SMU vs. Penn State 2024 Playoff Game: Stream Football

Max

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Max will be offering a simulcast of every College Football Playoff game airing on TNT. It’s more affordable than the above ($9.99 a month) but won’t let you watch the other CFP games.

Stream SMU vs. Penn State for Free

Looking for a way to (legally) stream SMU vs. Penn State for free? Grab a free trial from DirecTV Stream or Hulu + Live TV. Either of these will get you a free stream of the game.

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SMU vs. Penn State Playoff Game Date, Start Time

The SMU vs. Penn State CFP game is happening today, Saturday, Dec. 21 at noon ET/9 a.m. PT.

SMU vs. Penn State Odds

With a significantly higher ranking, Penn State is the favorite to advance to the Quarterfinals. The spread is 8.5 points.

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