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Score Big Without Spending a Dime: The Sneaky Secret to Streaming UCLA Bruins vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Live Online!

Added on November 15, 2025 inTV News Cards

Ever wonder if the cosmos could have anything to do with an underdog’s chance to upset a titan? Well, as Venus pirouettes through Scorpio this weekend, stirring up some serious intensity and passion, it’s a perfect cosmic backdrop for the UCLA Bruins to shake things up in Columbus. The Big Ten showdown this Saturday pits UCLA, the conference’s mid-pack mavericks, against the untouchable, undefeated Ohio State Buckeyes. While the Bruins’ record might not scream “giant killer,” the stars—and this game—are aligned for a potential spoiler that could send shockwaves through the perfect season the Buckeyes have been crafting. With kickoff set for 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on NBC, you won’t want to miss a single play, whether you’re streaming without cable or tuning in the old-fashioned way. Ready to catch every thrilling moment? LEARN MORE

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The battle for the Big Ten runs through Columbus. This weekend, UCLA has a big test on the gridiron against the undefeated Buckeyes. Although the Bruins are in the middle of the pack in the conference, the team can still play a role as spoiler to Ohio State’s perfect season.

For Week 12, the UCLA Bruins (3-6) take on the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (9-0) at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on Saturday, Nov. 15, with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. PT/7:30 p.m. ET on NBC.

At a Glance: How to Watch UCLA Bruins Online

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Keep reading below for more details on how to watch the UCLA-Ohio State game, including with and without cable, and how to buy tickets online.

How to Watch UCLA Bruins College Football Without Cable

Since the UCLA-Ohio State game airs on NBC, it’s also streamable on web-based streaming cable services, some of which even offer free trials — including DirecTV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV.

DirecTV

Best Streaming

Watch the UCLA-Ohio State game on NBC with DirecTV. All of the cable alternative’s packages offer NBC, along with more than 90 other channels — such as CBS, ABC, AMC, Bravo, CNBC, Disney Channel, ESPN and much more.

The streamer has a free trial available, which only lasts for five days, but that’s more than enough time to watch the college football game. You can cancel or keep the service after the free trial is over, with prices starting as low as $49.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward) for the “Entertainment” package with the streamer’s current deals.

Fubo

Best Value

Watch the UCLA-Ohio State game on NBC as well as more than 235 other news, entertainment and sports channels with a subscription to Fubo, starting at $54.99 for the first month and $84.99 per month afterward with the streamer’s current deals.

Hulu

Best streaming bundle

To livestream the UCLA-Ohio State online on NBC, a subscription to Hulu + Live TV is another fantastic option. The streaming service has access to more than 95 other live channels — including BET, CNN, Food Network and more — starting at $64.99 per month for the first three months of service ($82.99 monthly) and comes with Hulu’s entire streaming library, as well as Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited. Hulu is currently offering a three-day free trial to try before you commit.

Sling

Most affordable

Sling might be a good fit to watch the UCLA-Ohio State on NBC — and the live TV streaming service is on sale for half off your first month of service. With Sling Blue, which includes NBC. The streaming plan comes with other news, entertainment and sports channels, such as Fox, Discovery Channel, FS1, MSNBC, NFL Network, SYFY, National Geographic and others.

Please note: Pricing and channel availability varies from location-to-location.

How to Watch UCLA Bruins College Football With Cable

The UCLA-Ohio State game airs on NBC. You can watch by tuning in through your cable TV provider, on NBCSports.com or the NBC Sports mobile app with your cable TV account login — including streaming and traditional services such as DirecTV,Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, Verizon, Xfinity and others.

Where to Buy UCLA Bruins College Football Tickets Online

Want to watch the game in person? Tickets are available for the UCLA-Ohio State game at StubHub, Ticket Liquidator, Ticketmaster and GameTime — prices depend on seat location. For more info, visit UCLABruins.com/Tickets.

One of the best deals on last-minute tickets right now is at TicketNetwork, which offers The Hollywood Reporter readers $150 off orders of $500 with promo code THR150 or $300 off orders that are $1,000 and up with code THR300.

Meanwhile, other deals on tickets can be found at Vivid Seats, where you can save $20 with code THR30; or at SeatGeek where you can use promo code HOLLYWOOD10 to save $10 on eligible purchases of $250 and up.

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