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College football national championship: How to watch today's Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game

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QB J.J. McCarthy (9) of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates with Head Coach Jim Harbaugh and RB Blake Corum (2) after the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in overtime of the CFP Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game on January, 1, 2024, at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, CA. Chris Williams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

And then there were two. After two nail-biter New Year's Day games, the Michigan Wolverines vs. Alabama Crimson Tide game and the Texas Longhorns vs. Washington Huskies game, only two teams remain in the hunt for the 2023-2024 college football national championship. A top-tier matchup between two undefeated college football programs, the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies face off for the national championship.

Keep reading for all the ways you can watch today's Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game.


How and when to watch the Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game 

The Washington Huskies take on the Michigan Wolverines in the college football national championship game on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET (4:30 p.m. PT). You can watch the college football national championship game on ESPN or stream it on the platforms listed below. 


How to watch the Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game without cable 

Watching the Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game has never been easier, whether you're watching on a TV or mobile device thanks to Sling TV, an easy and inexpensive way to stream the game airing on ESPN.

Stream the Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game on Sling TV

ESPN is included in many cable TV packages. Don't have a cable TV package? One of the most cost-effective ways to get the channel is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to NFL Network, local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. 

Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for storing all the season's top NFL and college football matchups.

That plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you'll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.

Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:

  • There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local 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.

Watch the Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game free with FuboTV

You also can catch the game on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NCAA college football game of the season, and most NFL games this season. In addition to ESPN, packages include ABC, CBS, Fox Sunday NFC games via "NFL on Fox", NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football) and ESPN 2, SEC Network, NFL Network and more, so you can watch more than just today's bowl game, all without a cable subscription.

To watch the college football national championship game 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 college football, you'll have access to NFL football. FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. FuboTV Pro Tier is priced at $75 per month after your free seven-day trial.

Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:

  • There are no contracts with FuboTV -- you can cancel at any time.
  • The Pro tier includes 169 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, and other devices.

Stream college football games on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch every college football game with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including ABC, CBS, ESPN and ESPN2. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Plus, you can personalize your viewing experience, and Hulu will offer curated recommendations based on the teams and playmakers you follow.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month.


Watch the Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game with ESPN+

If you're a college football fan, you need to know about ESPN+. The streaming service offers incredibly wide access to just about every college football game in the nation, including many of the best bowl games this season. Get access to games not broadcast nationally on cable TV. ESPN+ also features exclusive sports articles, fantasy football tools, live baseball games, live college basketball games, golf matches, soccer games and more. (Note that ESPN+ does not give you access to the ESPN cable channel.)

You can sign up for ESPN+ for $10.99 per month, or $109.99 per year. You can bundle ESPN+ with Disney+ (with ads) and Hulu (with ads) for $14.99 per month. Tap the button below to learn more about ESPN+ and to sign up to watch today's game.


Waiting for the big game to start? Check out Amazon's new Campus Colors fan shop

If you're waiting for today's Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game to begin, now is a great time to check out Amazon's new Campus Colors Fan Shop. The Amazon college football online shop is stocked with officially licensed fan gear: You'll find jerseys, team flags, T-shirts, hoodies and more, including tons of great after-Christmas deals for the college football fan in your life. There are plenty of great post-holiday deals awaiting you at Amazon, too, including some must-see after-Christmas sales on TVs for watching football.

Tap the button below to head directly to the Campus Colors Fan Shop page on Amazon and select your favorite team.


How can I keep watching football after the Washington Huskies vs. Michigan Wolverines game?

While you may have to wait until August 24, 2024 to watch your favorite college football team take the field, the 2023-2024 NFL football season is just heating up as Wild Card games begin on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Super Bowl LVIII will be played on February 11, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. ET (3:30 p.m. PT).  The game will air on CBS and stream exclusively on Paramount+.

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