What time is Texas vs. Clemson today? Channel, TV schedule, live stream for CFP first round playoff game

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Continuing the first round of the new-era College Football Playoff, No. 5 Texas will host No. 12 Clemson on Saturday.

LIVE: Follow Texas vs. Clemson updates from 2024 CFP first round

The Longhorns received the fifth seed in the 12-team bracket, just barely missing a first-round bye. This ranking came after Texas lost in the SEC Championship to No. 2 Georgia, the same team that delivered the Longhorns a loss in October. 

Texas now has a longer path to the championship, but it'll get to host its first matchup of the postseason.

STREAM:Texas vs. Clemson LIVE on Sling

Clemson snuck into the 12th spot in the bracket with an ACC Championship win over No. 11 SMU. The Tigers have a rough road ahead, starting in Austin.

Who will continue on to the Peach Bowl? Here's everything you need to know about Texas vs. Clemson, including TV channel and streaming options for the game.

What time is Texas vs. Clemson today? 

  • Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
  • Time: 4 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. CT

Texas vs. Clemson is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Dec. 21.

The game will be played at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas.

How to watch Texas vs. Clemson: TV channel, live stream

  • TV channel: TNT
  • Live stream: Sling

Texas vs. Clemson will air live on TNT with Dave Pasch (play-by-play) and Dusty Dvoracek (analyst) on the call.

Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.

Texas vs. Clemson radio station

  • Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 81, 84

Fans can listen to Texas-Clemson live on SiriusXM channels 84 (Texas broadcast) and 81 (Clemson broadcast).

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College Football Playoff schedule 2024-25

First Round

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
Fri., Dec. 20No. 7 Notre Dame 27, No. 10 Indiana 17——
Sat., Dec. 21No. 6 Penn State vs. No. 11 SMU12 p.m.TNT, Sling
 No. 5 Texas vs. No. 12 Clemson4 p.m.TNT, Sling
 No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Tennessee 8 p.m.ABC, ESPN, Fubo

Quarterfinals

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
Tues., Dec. 31No. 3 Boise State vs. Penn State/SMU7:30 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
Wed., Jan. 1No. 4 Arizona State vs. Texas/Clemson1 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
 No. 1 Oregon vs. Ohio State/Tennessee 5 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
 No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 7 Notre Dame8:45 p.m.ESPN, Fubo

Semifinals 

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
Thurs., Jan. 9CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl7:30 p.m.ESPN, Fubo
Fri., Jan. 10CFP Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl7:30 p.m.ESPN, Fubo

Championship 

DateGameTime (ET)TV channel
Mon., Jan. 20CFP National Championship at Atlanta 7:30 p.m.ESPN, Fubo

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Cate Schiller

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Cate Schiller is an editorial intern for The Sporting News affiliate and commercial content team, focused on global partnerships supporting live events, entertainment and travel. Originally from Northern California, she graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison with a bachelor's degree in journalism and sports communications. Prior to joining The Sporting News, Cate was the Life and Style editor at her college newspaper, and a sports reporter at her hometown newspaper. In her free time, she enjoys baking, getting outdoors and discovering new music.