Watch USC Trojans vs Washington Huskies NCAAF Week 5 game LIVE: Online stream, TV channels, and kick-off time

How to watch the NCAAF match between USC Trojans and Washington Huskies, as well as kick-off time and team news.

USC Trojans vs Washington Huskies kick-off time

3 Oct 2026 - 19:30

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Here is everything you need to know to watch and live stream the NCAAF Week 5 matchup between the USC Trojans and the Washington Huskies. The game is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, October 3, at 4:30 p.m. PT (7:30 p.m. ET).

How to watch USC vs Washington

Whether you are watching on traditional television or streaming on the go, there are a few convenient ways to catch the action. The game will be televised nationally on NBC. For digital and mobile viewers, you can stream the game live using Peacock, 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, streaming service Fubo include your local NBC affiliate among selected 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.

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After signing up, download the Fubo app on your preferred smart device, log in, and navigate to NBC to enjoy the college football season opener 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.

Washington vs USC Preview

The Washington Huskies (3-1) face the No. 18 USC Trojans (4-1) at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night in College Football action.

Washington is looking to rebound after suffering its first loss of the season, a 27-24 setback against Minnesota. Demond Williams Jr. threw for 239 yards and accounted for two fourth-quarter touchdowns as the Huskies tried to erase a 14-point deficit. Dezmen Roebuck finished with seven catches for 87 yards and a touchdown, while Washington’s defense forced a key fourth-quarter interception to help spark the comeback. The Huskies have won three straight meetings with USC and four of the last five in the series.

USC also enters the matchup off its first loss, falling 41-27 to Oregon in its Big Ten home opener. Jayden Maiava threw for 326 yards and two touchdowns, while King Miller rushed for 74 yards and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt topped the Trojans with 114 receiving yards. USC rallied from a 10-point second-half deficit to tie the game at 27 before Oregon scored the final 14 points. The Trojans are 4-1 overall and 1-1 in Big Ten play as they remain home for their Homecoming matchup with Washington.