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How to Watch SMU vs. Penn State: Live Stream and TV Channel

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Do you bleed SMU colors? If so, it's probably pretty important for you to know how to watch or live stream every game. Fortunately, we've got everything you need, all in one place. Below, you'll find details on how to catch the Mustangs' next game.

How to watch Penn State vs. SMU

  • When: 12 p.m. ET, Dec. 21
  • Where: Beaver Stadium
  • TV: TNT
  • Streaming: Max

How to stream the game

Hulu + Live TV Hulu + Live TV
Best college football TV plan; includes ESPN+
Editor's Choice

YouTube TV YouTube TV
All major college football channels

Fubo Fubo
Extensive football action, including college games

DIRECTV STREAM DIRECTV STREAM
Best for college football channels and RSNs

Sling TV Sling TV
Budget-friendly option with customizable plans

ESPN+ ESPN+
Exclusive college events from 25+ conferences

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

SMU Mustangs key players

  • Kevin Jennings has been a dual threat to lead SMU in both passing and rushing. He has 3,050 passing yards (234.6 ypg), completing 66% of his passes and collecting 22 touchdown passes and eight interceptions this season. He's rushed for 379 yards (29.2 ypg) on 93 carries with five rushing touchdowns.
  • Brashard Smith's team-high 1,267 rushing yards (97.5 per game) have come on 216 carries, with 14 touchdowns this year. He's also tacked on 35 catches for 303 yards (23.3 per game) and four touchdowns.
  • Roderick Daniels Jr.'s 599 receiving yards (46.1 yards per game) lead the team. He has 38 receptions with three touchdowns.
  • The Mustangs' defensive unit has been aided by Kobe Wilson, who has suited up for 13 games and posted 92 tackles, 6.0 TFL, three sacks, and two interceptions.

Atlantic Coast Conference standings

TeamRecord
SMU Mustangs11-2
Clemson Tigers10-3
Miami (FL) Hurricanes10-2
Syracuse Orange9-3
Louisville Cardinals8-4
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets7-5
Duke Blue Devils9-3
Virginia Tech Hokies6-6
Boston College Eagles7-5
Pittsburgh Panthers7-5
North Carolina State Wolfpack6-6
North Carolina Tar Heels6-6
Virginia Cavaliers5-7
California Golden Bears6-7
Wake Forest Demon Deacons4-8
Stanford Cardinal3-9
Florida State Seminoles2-10

How to watch the SMU Mustangs on cable or satellite TV

Cox Cox
Flexible packages with an excellent DVR service

DIRECTV DIRECTV
Best for sports fans, with 25+ sports channels
Editor's Choice

DISH DISH
Price lock guarantee and family-friendly plans

Optimum Optimum
High channel counts for New York Tri-State area

Spectrum Spectrum
Affordable plans with 150+ channels, no contracts

Verizon Fios Verizon Fios
Best value with 425+ channels and great pricing

Xfinity Xfinity
Great bundle discounts with fast internet speed

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Find the best TV providers near you

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Our favorite streaming providers for SMU Mustangs games

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For die-hard fans, ensuring you never miss a game is a top priority. Hulu + Live TV is our favorite choice for watching the most college football action because of its comprehensive channel lineup. It also includes worthy perks like ESPN+ at no extra charge and unlimited DVR storage.

Editor’s choice: Hulu + Live TV ($81.99–$95.99/mo.)

Local and national games: Hulu + Live TV

Price:
$81.99–$95.99/mo.
Channels:
95+
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; includes ESPN+ and Disney+

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Pro tip: Hulu + Live TV won’t have every college team, especially those featuring lower-level teams. You may need regional sports network access or another streaming subscription to watch certain matchups.

How to watch the SMU Mustangs for free

Any game on a local broadcast channel is free to watch using an over-the-air antenna. But when games are on regional sports networks or premium channels like ESPN and TNT, you’ll need a DIRECTV STREAM free trial to tune in without paying. Fubo offers a similar free trial, which is perfect for streaming games on local and national channels.

Free local channels: Antenna

Recommended antenna:
Mohu Leaf 50
CFB channels:
ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and The CW
Features:
All local broadcast channels

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

7-day free trial: Fubo

Price:
$14.99–$94.99/mo.
Channels:
215–294+
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; massive channel count

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

5-day free trial: DIRECTV STREAM

Price:
$74.99–$154.99/mo.
Channels:
90–185+
Features:
Unlimited DVR storage; wide RSN availability

Data effective as of post date. Offers and availability may vary by location and are subject to change.

Why you can trust us

Our sports experts researched the channels and streaming services showing games using this season’s official college football TV schedule. With those details, we compiled a list of TV providers that carry the most games. We then selected our viewing recommendations based on channel availability, pricing, and ease of use.

Check out our How We Rank page to learn more about our methods.

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