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California will take a 6-4 record into Saturday night’s annual Big Game — the 128th, to be exact — against Stanford, which has struggled to a 3-7 mark this season.
The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ACC Network. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by usingDIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. Paramount+ also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game. HBO Max has movies, original series, live sports and more and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $16.99 a month. 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. Peacock has plans starting at $7.99 a month.
The Golden Bears enter the contest with balanced offensive production, averaging 25 points and 341.9 total yards per game. California’s passing attack ranks 34th nationally at 262.7 yards per contest, led by quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who has thrown for 2,510 yards with 13 touchdowns against nine interceptions this season.
Running back Kendrick Raphael has been a consistent threat for Cal, rushing for 704 yards and 11 touchdowns. Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus leads the receiving corps with 691 yards and four touchdowns.
Stanford’s offense has struggled to generate points, averaging just 17.5 per game. The Cardinal’s rushing attack ranks 135th in the FBS at 75.9 yards per game. Quarterback Ben Gulbranson has completed passes for 1,813 yards with nine touchdowns but has been intercepted 10 times. Wide receiver C.J. Williams paces the receiving unit with 659 yards and five touchdowns, while running back Micah Ford has 493 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
Defensively, California allows 25.2 points and 354.9 yards per game. Stanford gives up 29.1 points and 407.7 yards per contest but has shown strength in red zone situations, ranking 23rd nationally by allowing scores on 78% of opponent trips inside the 20-yard line. The Cardinal have struggled to protect the football, posting a -6 turnover margin that ranks 115th in the nation.
Who: Cal vs. Standford
When: 7:30 p.m. Nov 22
Where: Stanford Stadium
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); Paramount+ (free trial);SlingTV;ESPN; Peacock; HBO Max
After Friday’s game, California will host SMU on Nov. 29. Stanford faces a difficult challenge when it hosts No. 9 Notre Dame in its next contest.
| Streaming Service | Starting Monthly Price | Free Trial | Free Trial Length | Max Discount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIRECTV | $89.99 | Yes | 5 days | $40 off first month |
| FuboTV | $55.99 | Yes | 5 days | $30 off first month |
| Paramount+ | $7.99 | Yes | 7 days | N/A |
| Apple TV+ | $12.99 | Yes | 7 days (3 months with purchase of new Apple device) | N/A |
| Prime Video | $14.99 | Yes | 30 days | N/A |
| Sling TV | $45.99 | No | N/A | $30 off first month |
| HBO Max | $10.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
| ESPN | $12.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
| Peacock | $7.99 | No | N/A | Get 12 months for the price of 10 through annual packages |
| MLB.TV | $3.99 | Yes | 7 days | N/A |
| NFL+ | $6.99 | No | N/A | N/A |
What is DIRECTV?
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What is FuboTV?
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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 $11.99/month or bundle with Disney+ and Hulu for just $16.99 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.
What is Peacock?
Peacock offers a variety of sports, including: NFL, MLB, NCAA (football and basketball), Premier League, NBA, NASCAR, PGA Tour, and more. The dedicated “Sports” section within Peacock provides replays, news and analysis. Sports airing on NBC, NBC Sports, USA Network, NBC Universo and Telemundo will be available to you if you have the right Peacock plan. Peacock Premium costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year. Peacock Premium Plus costs $16.99 per month, and includes all the same content as Peacock Premium, but without ads. Premium Plus subscribers can also download and watch select titles on the go, and stream their local NBC affiliate.
What is Paramount+?
Paramount+ is a streaming platform with hundreds of thousands of tv episodes and movies available along with the ability to access even more content through Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Watch the NFL on CBS and the UEFA Champions League through the basic service, or upgrade for additional sporting events such as NWSL games and The Masters.
What is HBO Max?
HBO Max is a streaming service that combines the catalogues of HBO and the various channels that make up the Warner Bros. Discovery Networks like CNN, Discovery Channel and TLC. The service is also partnered with Bleacher Report to provide sports coverage for anything covered by Turner Sports such as the NBA on TNT, the NHL on TNT, college basketball games on TNT and TBS and the Unrivaled 3×3 basketball league. You can also bundle your HBO Max subscription with Disney+ and Hulu for $16.99 a month.
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