Mich v UConn TV showings panic averted EDIT: for some not all
Hey folks, I just checked the future schedule for the game on the DTV guide, I get the NYC ABC affiliate and it finally shows our game listed at that time slot.
I also checked the San Diego affiliate for ABC and it was showing KSU v TX earlier but now indicates a TBD, I wouldn't doubt if Mich. game is shown, luckily, I get the NYC channel, yay for me!
September 17th, 2013 at 8:30 PM ^
In GA mine has changed from K St - TX to TBA. That's got to be a good sign.
September 17th, 2013 at 8:39 PM ^
So, how does this work. Espn has alternates. Will they show other games on them like the B1G net does? Will there be an espn3 option? WTF! I'm sure there aware their arbitrary(I know its not random) coverage map sucks..
September 17th, 2013 at 8:42 PM ^
SF Bay Area Alumni we need to all call ABC and let them know we wat Michigan. If enough people do it we can make it happen.
September 17th, 2013 at 10:36 PM ^
I am going to be in San Jose for the weekend - please get this done!
September 17th, 2013 at 8:45 PM ^
on ESPN3, according to this list.
http://espn.go.com/watchespn/index#type/upcoming/startDate/20130921/
September 17th, 2013 at 8:57 PM ^
If I have an X-Box, is it going to be on ESPN Live regardless of where I live? (I'm in phoenix, so I think I'm getting UT normally)
September 17th, 2013 at 9:03 PM ^
I live in the SF Bay Area and have Comcast (or Xfinity or whatever it is they're calling themselves these days) and TiVo. TiVo's listings are showing Kansas State v. Texas on ABC, Auburn v. LSU on ESPN, Colorado State vs. Alabama on ESPN2, and SMU v. Texas A&M on ESPNU. Comcast's listings are the same on ABC and ESPN, but they show TBA on ESPN2 and ESPNU. I hope they'll shift the Michigan game to one of those channels. The college football schedule on ESPN.com shows that the Michigan game will be available on Watch ESPN, but it's not listed on the actual Watch ESPN website. So there's a chance that those of us who live in the Bay might not be able to watch this game.
Doesn't the Big Ten's deal with ESPN require them to reverse mirror Big Ten games?
September 17th, 2013 at 9:22 PM ^
Yes, but since the game is at UConn, it is not considered a game within the contract between the Big Ten and ESPN. The AAC does not have reverse mirrors in their contract.
September 18th, 2013 at 2:14 PM ^
Oh yeah. Guh.
*shakes fist at Bill Martin for agreeing to play a game at UConn*
September 17th, 2013 at 9:06 PM ^
Kind of looks like ESPN is making a money grab with GamePlan...
September 17th, 2013 at 9:12 PM ^
Anyone in GA, know where I can find the game? ABC says Tex-KSU. Maybe an ESPN alternate? I'm not going to be happy if I don't get the game for as much as I pay DirecTV
September 17th, 2013 at 10:34 PM ^
ABC now says "College Football" on Directv in Alpharetta. Like you, I'm hoping for ESPN-alt as a back up. There is always Pepperoni's as Plan C
September 18th, 2013 at 10:29 AM ^
is carrying the Michigan game...I emailed them and they confirmed it
September 17th, 2013 at 9:24 PM ^
The Cleveland affiliate's schedule shows Iron Man 2 this Saturday at 8 pm.
September 17th, 2013 at 9:46 PM ^
I live in NE Ohio and my DIRECTV guide just says "college football."
September 17th, 2013 at 10:11 PM ^
Mine too, my ABC affiliate is out of Youngstown. I'm hoping by this time tomorrow it says Michigan @ UCONN
September 17th, 2013 at 9:48 PM ^
i live in Dallas. I wonder if Verizon will switch from Texas to the UM game. I can dream, right?
September 17th, 2013 at 9:55 PM ^
Comcast in TN says TX game... Not going to worry about it until closer to Gameday. Surely a bar will have a way to watch it.
September 17th, 2013 at 10:06 PM ^
Comcast in Minneapolis has kstate/Texas...
September 17th, 2013 at 10:08 PM ^
For others!
September 17th, 2013 at 10:20 PM ^
Anybody want to share their Watch ESPN login for those of us that may be on the wrong side of the map and have Directv?
I kid, I kid....kind of.
September 17th, 2013 at 10:25 PM ^
Anyone know much about Gameplan? Is it like NFL Sunday Ticket or something? I'm planning on watching at a bar down in New Mexico. Assuming ABC will have Texas, but I'm also assuming (hoping) that the bar will be able to show the game through Gameplan. Any ideas?
September 17th, 2013 at 11:09 PM ^
It's sort of like sunday ticket, but a ton of the games aren't in HD and it's a lot of San Diego State vs. Wofford type games.
September 17th, 2013 at 11:22 PM ^
6-7 years ago I had to get the gameplan every year, Directv, BTN, and ESPN2-7 have made this unnecessary...until now. At that point you could purchase individual games for like $20, do you know if this is still possible.
September 18th, 2013 at 10:34 AM ^
I think the single day purchase ended a couple years ago. Of course, it doesn't matter for us anyway because Gameplan isn't showing Michigan-UConn this week.
September 18th, 2013 at 12:25 PM ^
Ahh, that sucks. I saw this on the other thread http://mattsarzsports.com/Schedule/Weekly?week=4&sportYear=football2013 and it looked like they should have it.
Re: New Mexico, I was living up in Taos and Santa Fe for awhile, but I'm just headed back for a visit this week. If you're around we'll probably try to watch the game at Fox and Hound in Albuquerque where the alumni association (usually about 15 people) gets together. I'll be the guy younger than 50.
September 18th, 2013 at 12:59 PM ^
Albuquerque's about a 4 hour drive, but I'm not missing the damn game. Maybe I'll see you there.
September 17th, 2013 at 11:16 PM ^
Also, where at in New Mexico?
September 18th, 2013 at 10:36 AM ^
...without asking myself first -- What will happen with Walter White?
September 17th, 2013 at 10:28 PM ^
My ABC listing doesn't have it either but found it on some random Chanel 639.
Go Blue!
September 17th, 2013 at 11:08 PM ^
Do you have the premium package? There's a chance that you could click on that channel come game-time and it'll give you the 'not subscribed' message. I have a feeling us Directv'ers are going to get stuck purchasing ESPN Gameplan.
September 17th, 2013 at 11:11 PM ^
Also just checked 639 and they have Mets-Phillies on during that time.
September 17th, 2013 at 11:13 PM ^
I'm on iphone, so I can't edit posts. Anyway, I think what you've found on Directv channel 639 is a replay of the game that will air on Tuesday morning.
September 18th, 2013 at 2:19 AM ^
I should have checked the date closely. I did however find this:
http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/conn/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/UC-UM…
September 18th, 2013 at 9:17 AM ^
Haha, that's for the 2010 Re-Dedication game.
September 17th, 2013 at 10:55 PM ^
idea if it will have it? abc for me show Texas Ksu in Virginia
September 17th, 2013 at 11:23 PM ^
I believe you can purchase individual games on the gameplan for like $20-$25 or something. It's worth it, going to a bar and dealing with a crowd and you'll spend way more is a hassle.
September 17th, 2013 at 11:29 PM ^
Living where I do obviously I'm getting the UT/KSU game with no option for the Michigan game. Totally sucks.
September 18th, 2013 at 2:40 AM ^
I already knew the ABC channel here would be carrying KSU/UT! Sucks, even all the sports bars around here will not show the game!
September 18th, 2013 at 8:01 AM ^
BTN typically shows the game after midnight on the BTN app if not broadcasting on BTN.
September 18th, 2013 at 8:19 AM ^
don't "THEY" realize the numbers of M fans in other states, CA, NY, TX? They've got to understand their market a little better than that.
September 18th, 2013 at 8:34 AM ^
According to ESPN's press release, the ABC Saturday night game is split national, but both games (KSU v UT and UM v UCONN) will be on ESPN3/WatchESPN. So most people will have access or know a friend with access. That TV guides and ESPN3/WatchESPN has not updated their schedule yet is no cause for panic (if ESPN's press release is to be believed).
http://espnmediazone.com/us/press-releases/2013/09/college-football-sev…
September 18th, 2013 at 8:41 AM ^
I contacted WSB ABC in Atlanta GA and they responded via email that they ARE showing Michigan/U Conn...
September 18th, 2013 at 9:20 AM ^
Great news! We'll be watching from Lake Lanier!
September 18th, 2013 at 9:14 AM ^
What channel is ESPN 3 on Direct TV? I have ESPN, ESPN 2, ESPN news, ESPN deportes, ESPN U... Can't find 3
September 18th, 2013 at 9:15 AM ^
It's an online streaming channel. If you have XBox Live, you'll have it. Othereise it depends on your internet provider.
September 18th, 2013 at 9:33 AM ^
Gotcha. Apparently direct tv is not a provider for watch ESPN or ESPN 3.
September 18th, 2013 at 10:41 AM ^
I don't think XBox Live is enough. I think you have to have XBox Live PLUS a specific internet carrier. (AKA NOT Time Warner Cable, the internet carrier that I have)
September 18th, 2013 at 9:29 AM ^
For those of us with Directv exploring the Gameplan option, ESPN just released the Gameplan schedule for Saturday, and Michigan is not on it. Rest easy though, you can still watch Troy take on Mississippi State at 8 pm.
September 18th, 2013 at 10:43 AM ^
That doesn't make any sense unless the game is somehow going to be available in some other way. They would want to make money off of it, right? RIGHT?????