The 2025 NCAA football regular season has wrapped up, and now, with Week 18 here, the anticipation is honestly off the charts. The CFP Quarterfinals are set, promising some wild matchups that’ll have fans glued to their screens.
With ESPN’s new streaming service and a bunch of other ways to tune in, watching your favorite college football games feels easier than ever. Here’s a quick rundown on how to catch the 2025 college football season, including where to stream bowl games and the full CFP Quarterfinals schedule.
Stream NCAA Football Games in 2025
This year, NCAA football games are spread across the big networks: ESPN, ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and the various conference channels. If you’ve ditched cable, it might seem like a headache to keep up, but honestly, streaming has made things way more manageable.
ESPN’s Revamped Streaming Service
ESPN rolled out a two-tier streaming service this season, hoping to cover just about everyone:
- ESPN Unlimited Package: For $29.99 a month, you get all of ESPN’s main channels—ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SECN, ACCN, ESPNews, and ESPN Deportes. Plus, there’s ABC programming, ESPN+, ESPN3, SECN+, and ACCNX. That’s over 47,000 live events every year, plus replays and a bunch of original shows. It’s a lot, maybe even overwhelming.
- ESPN Select Package: This is the old ESPN+, now $11.99 a month. It gives you access to select NCAA football games, F1 driver cams, some simulcasts, and pay-per-view UFC events. Not as broad, but it covers a lot of what most folks want.
For now, ESPN Unlimited can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $29.99 a month for a whole year. That’s basically Disney+ and Hulu tossed in for free, which is a pretty sweet deal. If you’re already subscribed to any of those, you can still upgrade.
DirecTV’s Special Offers
DirecTV’s got its own thing going on if you’re using a Gemini device. All DIRECTV Signature Pack customers with a Gemini get Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Unlimited bundled in—no extra charge. Packages start at $49.99 for the first month, then jump to $85 monthly after that.
The Gemini device lets you access 4K DirecTV channels and a bunch of streaming apps—Disney+, ESPN, Hulu, Netflix, Max, Prime Video, and more. It’s all within the DirecTV platform, which is honestly pretty convenient. The device itself runs about $10 a month on top of your subscription. Every signature tier right now comes with ESPN Unlimited included.
FOX One: A New Streaming Service
FOX One launched in August, and it’s basically a one-stop shop for all things FOX. You get FOX News, FOX Sports, FOX Weather, FS1, FS2, FOX Business, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network (B1G), and your local FOX station. The base price is $19.99 a month, or you can pay $199.99 for the year if you’re feeling committed.
If you’re into FOX Nation, you can bundle it with FOX One for $24.99 a month, or go annual and it drops to $19.99 a month. And if you want it all, FOX One and ESPN’s new streaming service can be bundled together for $39.99 each month.
CFP Quarterfinals Schedule
The CFP Quarterfinals are shaping up to be a blast. Here’s what’s on deck:
- Wednesday, Dec. 31
No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 10 Miami (Fla.), Cotton Bowl: 7:30 p.m. (ESPN, WatchESPN) - Thursday, Jan. 1
No. 4 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Oregon, Orange Bowl: 12 p.m. (ESPN, WatchESPN)
No. 1 Indiana vs. No. 9 Alabama, Rose Bowl: 4 p.m. (ESPN, WatchESPN)
No. 3 Georgia vs. No. 6 Ole Miss, Sugar Bowl: 8 p.m. (ESPN, WatchESPN)
Maximize Your Viewing Experience
Streaming options these days? There are plenty. You can really shape your setup to fit your own preferences—and your budget, too.
Maybe you’ll go for the all-in ESPN Unlimited package. Or perhaps you want to save a bit and stick with ESPN Select. DirecTV and FOX One bundles are also in the mix if you like having choices.
No matter what you pick, you’ll get solid access to college football in 2025. There’s a lot to look forward to.
If you’re curious about the full details—like the CFP Quarterfinals schedule or where to catch bowl games—check out this comprehensive guide. It’s worth a look if you want to stay in the loop.
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