What channel is BYU vs. SMU on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Friday college football game

Ella Morrissey

What channel is BYU vs. SMU on tonight? Time, TV schedule to watch Friday college football game image

For the first time in 27 years, the BYU and SMU football programs will face off. 

Both teams are coming into Friday's matchup undefeated just two weeks into the 2024 season. SMU won its first two games, trailing for much of the opener against Nevada before erasing a double-digit lead in the second half. In SMU's next game, the Mustangs cruised to a 52-point win.

BYU had a convincing win against Southern Illinois, with 27 first downs and 527 yards. With some tough matchups upcoming, the Cougars hope to make a statement early in the season. 

BYU is 4-0 all-time against SMU. 

Here's everything you need to know to watch BYU vs. SMU on Friday night, including TV and streaming options. 

What channel is SMU vs. BYU on today?

  • TV channel: ESPN2
  • Live stream: Fubo

BYU vs. SMU will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2. Those without cable can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users. 

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BYU vs. SMU start time 

  • Date: Friday, Sept. 6
  • Time: 7 p.m. ET

BYU vs. SMU will kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Sept, 6. The game will be played at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. 

BYU vs. SMU radio station

You can listen to BYU vs. SMU live on SiriusXM. BYU fans can tune into coverage on channel 143, while SMU fans can listen on channel 193. 

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BYU football schedule 2024

DateOpponentTime (ET)
Aug. 31BYU 41, Southern Illinois 13--
Sept. 6at SMU7 p.m.
Sept. 14at Wyoming9 p.m.
Sept. 21vs. Kansas StateTBD
Sept. 28at BaylorTBD
Oct. 12vs. ArizonaTBD
Oct. 18vs. Oklahoma State10:15 p.m.
Oct. 26at UCFTBD
Nov. 9at UtahTBD
Nov. 16vs. KansasTBD
Nov. 23at Arizona StateTBD
Nov. 30vs. HoustonTBD

SMU football schedule 2024

DateGameTime (ET)
Aug. 24SMU 29, Nevada 24--
Aug. 31SMU 59, Houston Christian 7--
Sep. 6vs. BYU7 p.m.
Sep. 21vs. TCU5 p.m.
Sep. 28vs. FSUTBD
Oct. 5at LouisvilleTBD
Oct. 19at Stanford7 p.m.
Oct. 26at DukeTBD
Nov. 2vs. PittTBD
Nov. 16at Boston College7:30
Nov. 23at VirginiaTBD
Nov. 30vs. CalTBD

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Ella Morrissey is a freelance writer for The Sporting News 'Watch' team, covering all major North American sports carried on streaming services such as Fubo, Sling, Paramount+, DAZN, Apple+ and more. She is a graduate of Lehigh University, where she served as the sports editor of her college newspaper. Prior to joining The Sporting News, Ella worked in media relations with the New York City Football Club and currently helps to cover the WNBA for Winsidr. When not writing articles for TSN, Ella enjoys going to concerts, live sporting events and reading mystery novels.