How to watch Memphis-East Carolina college football game for free tonight

Memphis running back Sutton Smith (5) runs for a touchdown against UAB during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)APIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe Memphis Tigers play against the East Carolina Pirates in a college football game tonight. The matchup is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN 2. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. If the free trials have been used, Sling offers a cheap monthly subscription. Memphis enters this game with a 5-2 record, but the team is coming off a 31-17 loss against Tulane. In order to bounce back tonight, the Memphis squad will need a great performance from its running back Jaylin Carter. He has rushed for eight touchdowns and nearly 800 yards this season, making him one of the best running backs in the NCAA this year. East Carolina has struggled this year, as the team enters this game with a 3-3 record. In their last game, the Pirates lost 30-17 in overtime against UAB. In order to win this game, the East Carolina squad will need to rely on its wide receiver Ray Ray Joseph Jr. He leads the team with three receiving touchdowns and nearly 300 yards this season. You can watch this college football game for free online by using the five-day free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. Alternatively, Sling offers a cheap monthly subscription. How to watch Alabama basketball vs. Auburn for free tonightChaminade-Madonna vs. Cardinal Gibbons: Watch Florida high school football showdown live Thursday night2026 Oklahoma high school volleyball state finals: OSSAA tournament schedule and where to watchNorth Crowley vs. Skyline: Watch Texas high school Thursday night football live from DallasHow to watch Dream-Valkyries WNBA Finals game 3 for free tonightThomas Lagrone is an Alabama native and recent graduate from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a bachelor's degree in sports communication. Thomas has loved participating in and watching sports...