The Friday night matchup airs on FOX, but here’s how cord-cutters can tune in without cable
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Tigers and Bears, oh my! The 2025 NCAA football season returns in full force this weekend, starting off with a Friday night showdown between Auburn and Baylor. The college football opener between the Tigers and Bears is set for Waco, Texas, tonight at McLane Stadium.
At a Glance: How to Watch Auburn vs. Baylor Game Online
Stream: DirecTV, fuboTV, Sling
Channel: FOX
Date: Today, Aug. 29, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT
The Baylor Bears are currently ranked second in the Big 12, while the Auburn Tigers currently hold the top spot in the SEC. As with many of the most buzzed-about games this weekend, tonight’s football game airs live on FOX. If you’re looking for an easy way to stream the network online, we put together a few of our top streaming service picks, below.
Not sure where to get FOX for free now that you’ve canceled your cable? Read on for our simple streaming guide.
Free Trial
DirecTV
Score a five-day free trial DirecTV’s Entertainment and Choice packages, both of which come with access to stream FOX and other local networks online.
Free Trial
fuboTV
fuboTV is another great streaming service option for college football fans who are searching for a place to watch FOX without cable. Get a five-day free trial to its plans before paying for a monthly subscription.
Weekend Pass
Sling TV
Cord-cutters can get a Sling Day Pass for $4.99 to watch tonight’s Auburn vs. Baylor game with Sling. While the service doesn’t offer a free trial right now, it’s still among the best options for watching sports online. Case in point: The service also offers a Weekend Pass to watch all of the Week 1 matchups, starting at $9.99 for Friday-to-Sunday streaming.
What Time Is Auburn vs. Baylor Game on TV?
The Auburn vs. Baylor game takes place today, Aug. 29, with kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The game will air live on FOX.
Auburn vs. Baylor Odds, Predictions
Tonight’s matchup between the Tigers and Bears is likely to be a close competition, though oddsmakers currently have Auburn with a slight moneyline advantage ahead of the Friday night game. Whichever team gets the W, it sets the stage for an entertaining weekend of exciting college football.