How to watch NC State-Stanford college football game for free tonight

Stanford quarterback Davis Warren (8) looks to pass against Miami during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Stanford, Calif. (AP Photo/Thien-An Truong)AP Photo/Thien-An TruongIf you purchase a product through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.By Thomas Lagrone | tlagrone@al.comThe NC State Wolfpack play against the Stanford Cardinal in a college football game tonight. The game is scheduled to begin at 9:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. Fans can watch this game for free online by using the free trials offered by DIRECTV and FuboTV. If the free trials have already been used, Sling offers a cheap monthly subscription. NC State enters this game with a 3-3 record, and the team is coming off a 38-14 loss against Wake Forest. In order to turn things around tonight, the NC State squad will need a great performance from its quarterback CJ Bailey. He has scored 11 touchdowns and accrued more than 1,600 total yards this season. Bailey is also completing nearly 67% of his passes this year. Stanford has struggled this year, as the team enters this game with a 3-4 record. However, the team is coming off a 34-7 win against Elon. During the victory, running back Micah Ford led the Stanford offense. He rushed for four touchdowns and nearly 200 yards, so he will try to perform similarly this evening. 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 Duke-Virginia college football game for free tonightDuncanville vs. Waxahachie: How to watch Texas high school football marquee matchup live tonightBriarwood vs. American Christian: Watch Alabama high school football game of the week live from TuscaloosaPrattville vs. Vestavia Hills: Watch Alabama high school football showdown live Friday nightMilton vs. Gainesville: Watch Georgia high school football showdown live Friday night (10/23/2026)Thomas 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...