Bowling Green Falcons vs Tarleton State Texans kick-off time
Here is everything you need to know to watch and live stream the NCAAF Week 1 matchup between the Bowling Green Falcons and the Tarleton State Texans. The game is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, September 5, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
How to watch and live stream Bowling Green vs Tarleton St
This matchup is an exclusive digital broadcast, meaning it will not be televised on traditional local or national television networks. To catch the action, you will need to stream the game live using ESPN's streaming service (ESPN+, ESPN Select, and ESPN Unlimited), which allows you to watch directly on your connected smart TV, phone, or tablet.
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If you are looking to live stream the game without a long-term cable commitment, Fubo is a fantastic option that includes ESPN Unlimited as part of their Pro and Elite plans. You can watch the game completely for free by taking advantage of Fubo’s five-day free trial, which is available to all new subscribers.
To get started, simply visit the Fubo website, set up an account, and select a base subscription plan. Although you will need to enter a credit or debit card to activate the trial, you will not be charged as long as you remember to cancel your account in your settings before the five-day period expires.
After signing up, download the Fubo app on your preferred smart device, log in, and navigate to ESPN Select to enjoy the college football action at no cost.
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How to watch anywhere with VPN
For American football fans in the US, a VPN, like ExpressVPN, primarily solves region-locking restrictions by bypassing local TV blackouts. By connecting to a server in a different city or country, fans can watch out-of-market matchups or access cheaper, comprehensive international streaming packages like DAZN's NFL Game Pass, which includes every game live.
Additionally, VPN encryption prevents Internet Service Providers from throttling your bandwidth during high-traffic broadcasts, secures your personal data on public Wi-Fi networks, and allows you to access domestic streaming subscriptions like YouTube TV while traveling abroad.
Bowling Green vs Tarleton State Preview
Tarleton State enters Saturday’s game at 1-0 after beating Prairie View A&M 49-30 in its season opener. The Texans finished with 506 total yards and rushed for 232, while converting 7 of 10 third downs. Quarterback Kaden Anderson completed 15 of 21 passes for 224 yards and three touchdowns and also ran for a score. Tylan Hines rushed for 184 yards and two touchdowns, while Marquis Willis had six catches for 109 yards and two scores.
Bowling Green begins its 2026 season after finishing 4-8 last year. Running back Austyn Dendy returns after closing 2025 with three straight 100-yard rushing games, becoming the first Falcon to do that since 2017. Safety Kal-El Pascal is also back after starting all 12 games last season, while linebacker Dorian Pringle returns after recording 27 tackles and seven tackles for loss in only three games before an injury ended his year. Saturday will be the first meeting between Bowling Green and Tarleton State.
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