Overview
- Talks between YouTube TV and Disney remain far apart, leaving ESPN and ABC unavailable to roughly 10 million subscribers, per reporting cited by Newsweek.
- No. 7 BYU at No. 8 Texas Tech is scheduled for noon ET on ABC from Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, with College GameDay originating from campus at 9 a.m. ET on ESPN.
- Viewers are turning to alternatives such as DIRECTV, FuboTV, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, and the ESPN app’s Select or Unlimited plans to watch ABC/ESPN programming.
- USA TODAY and multiple local outlets note the game will not be viewable on YouTube TV during the dispute, directing fans to streaming workarounds and free trials.
- Subscriber frustration is mounting on social media, with some users reporting service switches or short-term passes to keep access to marquee college football broadcasts.