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The top team in the nation is prepared for a test on Sunday, Nov. 16 when the No. 1 Houston Cougars go against the No. 22 Auburn Tigers at Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, Ala.

This college basketball game is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Fans looking to watch can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. You can stream ESPN Unlimited on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.

Houston is 3-0 and coming off a 78-45 win over Oakland on Wednesday. Kingston Flemings had a team-high 19 points along with a game-high nine assists and five rebounds. Emanuel Sharp matched that 19 points and added four boards and four helpers. Chris Cenac Jr. added 11 points and Joseph Tugler had two steals and four blocks while the bench added 22 points.

Auburn is also 3-0, with its last game being a 93-62 win against Wofford on Tuesday. Keyshawn Hall led the way, going for 20 with 11 rebounds, six assists, three blocks and two steals while Elyjah Freeman had a game-high 21 points and two steals. Kevin Overton chipped in 13 and three steals off the bench.

WATCH COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAMES FREE ON DIRECTV

Who: No. 1 Houston Cougars vs. No. 22 Auburn Tigers

When: Sunday, Nov. 16 at 3 p.m. EST

Where: Legacy Arena at BJCC in Birmingham, Ala.

Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); SlingTV; ESPN

Streaming ServiceStarting Monthly PriceFree TrialFree Trial LengthMax DiscountDIRECTV$89.99Yes5 days$40 off first monthFuboTV$55.99Yes5 days$30 off first monthSling TV$45.99NoN/A$30 off first monthESPN$12.99NoN/AN/AWhat is DIRECTV?

DIRECTV is an internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks. Sign up now and get three free months of premium channels including HBO Max, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and Starz.

What is FuboTV?

FuboTV is an internet television service that offers more than 200 channels across sports and entertainment including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments ranging across sports, there’s plenty of options available on FuboTV, which offers a free trial and up to $30 off the first month for new customers.

What is Sling TV?

Sling TV offers a variety of live programming ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancellation.

What is ESPN?

ESPN is a one-stop shop for content from almost every single sport. In addition to on-demand replays of games across all sports shown on the ESPN and Disney family of networks, there is also exclusive access to select college football games, NHL games, soccer matches, UFC programs, WWE premium live events and the entire 30 for 30 catalogue. Additionally, there is ESPN+ exclusive original programming like NFL Primetime and Dana White’s Contender Series. You can stream ESPN+ on your phone, tablet, smart TV or gaming console for $12.99/month or bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for just $19.99 per month. You can also stream ESPN Unlimited on any of those devices, and bundle your plan with NFL+ Premium or with NFL+ Premium, Disney+ and Hulu. Additionally, those with DIRECTV, FuboTV or Hulu + Live TV can access ESPN Unlimited through their package.

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