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The UMass Minutemen will continue their quest for a first victory this season when they visit the Akron Zips in a midweek Mid-American Conference matchup on Nov. 4.
UMass enters the contest carrying the weight of an 0-8 record (0-4 in MAC play), while Akron stands at 3-6 overall and 2-3 in conference action.
The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network. Fans looking to watch this college football game can do so for free by using DIRECTV, which offers a free trial, or FuboTV, which also offers a free trial as well as up to $30 off your first month. Paramount+ also offers a free trial. SlingTV doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available for streaming the game.
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Both programs have struggled significantly on offense this season, with the Minutemen ranking dead last among FBS teams by averaging just 11.5 points and 254 total yards per game. The Zips’ offensive production has been marginally better at 18.8 points and 326.3 yards per game, ranking 123rd and 115th nationally.
Akron quarterback Ben Finley has been a relative bright spot for the Zips, throwing for 1,678 yards with 13 touchdowns against seven interceptions this season. His favorite target, Kyan Mason, has accumulated 380 receiving yards and four touchdowns, while running back Jordan Gant has amassed 697 rushing yards.
For the Minutemen, quarterback AJ Hairston has passed for 812 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions. Brandon Hood leads the UMass ground attack with 297 rushing yards, and Jacquon Gibson tops the receiving corps with 358 yards.
Who: UMass vs. Akron
When: 7 p.m. ET, Tuesday, Nov. 4
Where: InfoCision Stadium
Stream: DIRECTV (free trial); FuboTV (free trial); Paramount+ (free trial); SlingTV
Streaming ServiceStarting Monthly PriceFree TrialFree Trial LengthMax DiscountDIRECTV$89.99Yes5 days$40 off first monthFuboTV$55.99Yes5 days$30 off first monthParamount+$7.99Yes7 daysN/ASling TV$45.99NoN/A$30 off first monthESPN$12.99NoN/AN/A
What is DIRECTV?
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What is FuboTV?
FuboTV is an internet television service that offers more than 200 channels across sports and entertainment including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. From the UEFA Champions League to the WNBA to international tournaments ranging across sports, there’s plenty of options available on FuboTV, which offers a free trial and up to $30 off the first month for new customers.
What is Sling TV?
Sling TV offers a variety of live programming ranging from news and sports and starting as low as $20 a month for your first month. Subscribers also get a month of DVR Plus free if they sign up now. Choose from a variety of sports packages without long-term contracts and with easy cancellation.
What is Paramount+?
Paramount+ is a streaming platform with hundreds of thousands of tv episodes and movies available along with the ability to access even more content through Paramount+ with SHOWTIME. Watch the NFL on CBS and the UEFA Champions League through the basic service, or upgrade for additional sporting events such as NWSL games and The Masters.
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Generative AI was used to help produce this story, based on source material. It was reviewed and edited by MassLive.
