How to Watch No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 16 Mississippi State Football Game for Free

Syracuse, NY, October 3, 2026 —

Fans looking to watch the upcoming college football matchup between the No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide and the No. 16 Mississippi State Bulldogs without a traditional cable subscription will have options to view the game for free. The highly anticipated contest is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 3rd.

Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. Eastern Time. The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC, a network accessible through various streaming services that offer free trial periods.

Viewers interested in accessing ABC without a paid subscription can take advantage of free trial offers currently available from streaming providers DIRECTV and FuboTV. These services typically require new subscribers to sign up and provide payment information, but allow cancellation before the trial period ends to avoid charges.

The availability of the game on ABC through these trial offers provides an avenue for fans to follow the Southeastern Conference (SEC) rivalry game. The Crimson Tide, ranked seventh nationally, will face off against the Bulldogs, who are currently ranked sixteenth.

Information regarding specific details of the free trial offers, including the duration of the trial period and any associated terms and conditions, would typically be available on the respective websites of DIRECTV and FuboTV. Viewers are advised to check these details directly with the service providers.

This broadcast information is timely for college football enthusiasts seeking to catch key conference games without the commitment of a full cable or satellite package.

Story summarized from the original created by Joey Aliberti on www.syracuse.com, see more information here.

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