How to watch Miami vs Florida: Live Stream the Hurricanes and Gators NCAA College Football

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The college football season kicks off this weekend in an early Sunshine State showdown, as the Hurricanes of the University of Miami, Florida take on the Florida Gators. And if you're planning on watching the game, you've got plenty of options at your disposal, whether it's watching Miami vs. Florida on TV or finding a live stream to bring it with you on a mobile device.

Here are all the ways you can watch Miami vs. Florida this week, including VPN options in case you find yourself traveling when the game kicks off.

When can I watch Miami vs. Florida?

Miami and Florida kick things off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 24. ESPN will broadcast the game live from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.

How can I use a VPN to watch Miami vs. Florida?

If you happen to be out of the country when the game kicks off this Saturday, don't despair. You can turn to a virtual private network (VPN) if you want to watch Miami vs. Florida. With a VPN, you can change your location so that it appears as if you're surfing the web back in your home country. That way, you can access all the same streaming services you would enjoy back at home.

We've tested many different services, and our pick for the best overall VPN is ExpressVPN, thanks to both its speeds and its customer service. As good as ExpressVPN is, though, it's not your only option. Here's a selection of our favorite VPNs.

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How can I watch the Miami vs. Florida live stream?

If you're not near a TV set with ESPN, just head to the web. ESPN live streams events on its TV channels via the Watch ESPN section of its website. You can also download ESPN's mobile app for Android and iOS to watch the Miami vs. Florida live stream on your smartphone or tablet.

There's a catch to both these options, though. You'll need to be a cable or satellite TV subscriber, as ESPN makes you verify your TV provider if you want to watch its streaming events. Unfortunately, ESPN+, the company's streaming service, won't help you hear, as events like Miami vs. Florida aren't available through that outlet.

How do I stream Miami vs. Florida if I don't have cable?

You're not completely shut out of watching Miami vs. Florida if you've cut the cord on cable. But you will need to subscribe to a streaming service that includes ESPN in its package of channels. Fortunately, ESPN's an option for nearly every subscription service of note. (The exception is Fubo.TV, which is a little ironic, as Fubo pitches its service as geared toward sports fans.)

Here are the streaming services where you will find ESPN — and the Miami vs. Florida live stream.

What should I watch for in the Miami vs. Florida game?

Miami has a new coach, Manny Diaz, as the Hurricanes look to improve on last year's 7-6 record. They come into the game unranked, while the Florida Gators, 10-3 last season, enter the season ranked No. 8 in the polls.

Florida is a 7.5-point over Miami on the pregame betting line. There's no home field advantage for either team, as the game will be held on a neutral field in Orlando.

Philip Michaels is a Managing Editor at Tom's Guide. He's been covering personal technology since 1999 and was in the building when Steve Jobs showed off the iPhone for the first time. He's been evaluating smartphones since that first iPhone debuted in 2007, and he's been following phone carriers and smartphone plans since 2015. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics, old movies and proper butchery techniques. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.