By Meredith Gordon, Fox Van Allen Edited By Fox Van Allen September 1, 2024 / 12:00 AM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. The USC Trojans face the LSU Tigers today in Week 1 of the 2024 NCAA college football season. Each team is rebounding after losing stars in Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels respectively, both of whom departed college ball for the NFL. An exciting matchup taking place in Las Vegas, NV, today's USC vs. LSU game promises an exciting Week 1 matchup. Keep reading to find out how and when to watch the USC Trojans vs. LSU Tigers game today. How and when to watch the USC vs. LSU game The USC vs. LSU game will be played on Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). The college football game will air on ABC, and stream on Sling TV and the platforms featured below. How and when to watch the USC vs. LSU game without cable While many cable packages include ABC it's easy to watch the game if ESPN isn't included in yourcable TV subscription, or if you don't have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require aninternet provider.) If you don't have cable TV that includes ESPN, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream college football this season is through asubscription to Sling TV.We suggest leveling up your coverage to the Orange Blue with Sports Extra tier to get more NFL and college football games this fall. The Orange Blue plan regularly costs $60 per month, but the streamer currently offers a $25 off promotion for your first month, so you'll pay just $35. The Orange Blue with Sports Extra plan is $50 for your first month and $75 per month after. (Note that introductory offers may vary.) The Sports Extra add-on features 18 channels, including NFL Redzone, ESPNU, SEC Network, Big 10 Network and ACC Network, making it ideal for pro and college football fans. The streamer is also currently offering big savings on four months of the Orange Blue tier plus the Sports Extra plan when you prepay for the Sling TV Season Pass. The plan costs $219, reduced from $300. Note: Because Sling TV does not carry CBS, Sling subscribers will want to add Paramount to their bundle.(Paramount and CBS Essentials are both subsidiaries of Paramount Global.) Top features of Sling TV Orange Blue plan: There are 52 channels to watch in total, including local ESPN, NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available). You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price. All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage. You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (18 in total) via Sling TV's Sports Extras add-on. You can watch every college football game airing on network TV, including tonight's game, onFuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every college football and NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox Sunday NFC games via "NFL on Fox", NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), NFL Network and more, so you'll be able to watch more than just today's games, all without a cable subscription. To watch college football without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier: There are no contracts with FuboTV -- you can cancel at any time. The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including NFL Network. (You'll need to upgrade to Ultimate for NFL RedZone.) FuboTV includes all the channels you'll need to watch college and pro football, including CBS (not available through Sling TV). All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording. Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices. You can watch college football, including ABC withHulu Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more. Hulu Live TV comes bundled with ESPN and Disney for $77 per month after a three-day free trial. ESPN will stream some college football games this year. ESPN is ESPN's subscription streaming platform, which offers coverage of some ofIndiana Fever star Caitlin Clark'sWNBA games, original studio shows and top-tier series that aren't accessible on the ESPN networks. ESPN subscribers may purchase UFC PPV events and access the platform's vast archive of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 catalog, game replays and select ESPN films. ESPN offers exclusive live sports, original shows, and a vast library of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 series and more. Here's a sampling of what's available on ESPN : Exclusive fantasy sports tools and content from some of the sports world's most respected voices in sports. Every Fight Night UFC event UFC PPV event (PPV events are subject to an additional charge). Soccer including EFL Championship, US Open Cup and Bundesliga. College sports including the Ivy League, Big Sky Conference and Atlantic A10 Conference. MLB and the World Series. Top-tier tennis including the Australian Open and Wimbledon. The PGA Tour and the Masters. It is important to note that ESPN does not include access to the ESPN network. It is a separate sports-centric service, with separate sports programming. An ESPN subscription costs $11 per month. Or save 15% when you pay annually ($110). Waiting for the game to start?Check out Amazon's college football fan shop If you're anxiously waiting for today's game to begin, now is a great time to check out Amazon'scollege football fan shop. The Amazon College Fan Shop is filled to the brim with officially licensed fan gear: You'll find jerseys, team flags, T-shirts, hoodies and more, including tons of great gear for the football fan in your life. There are plenty of greatdeals awaiting you at Amazon, too, including some must-seedeals on TVsfor watching sports. Tap the button below to head directly to the College Fan Shop page on Amazon and select your favorite team. What is the USC Trojans current team ranking? The USC Trojans are currently ranked 21 out of 134 teams, according to our sister siteCBS Sports. What is the LSU Tigers current team ranking? The LSU Tigers are currently ranked 12 out of 134 teams, according to CBS Sports. When is the 2024 NCAA college football championship game? The College Football Playoff National Championship will be Monday, January 20, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. 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