The Oregon Ducks American football team opens the season against an FCS opponent from another state: the Idaho Vandals.

• WATCH: Ducks vs. Idaho live for free today with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial), or see more streaming options below. Due to the Xfinity/Comcast blackout affecting fans in the Pacific Northwest, watching this game on a streaming service may be the only way to see this Week 1 matchup.

Saturday marks the beginning of a long-awaited year for the No. 3 Ducks, who enter the Big Ten Conference. Expectations for Dan Lanning’s team include contending for a conference and national title. The long road to championship glory begins with a tune-up against the Vandals, who enter as heavy underdogs against one of the most talented and experienced teams in the FBS.

This way you can watch the Ducks vs. Vandals game on Saturday afternoon.

#3 Oregon vs. Idaho

• When: Saturday August 31st
• Time: 4:30pm PT
• Where: Autzen Stadium, Eugene
• Betting Odds: Oregon at 44.5, Over/Under 62.5 (Odds via FanDuel)
• TV channel: Big Ten Network (Comcast/Xfinity customers in Oregon, Washington and everywhere outside the 14 existing Big Ten markets will experience a blackout of the BTN broadcast due to an ongoing transmission dispute)
• How to watch live stream online: If you don’t have cable, you can still watch this game live for FREE with Fubo (free trial) or with DirecTV Stream (free trial). If you’re out of free trials, the cheapest and best way to watch this game and more soccer this month is to sign up for Sling (promotional offers, cheapest streaming plans), which costs about $31 for the first month if you add the “Sports Extra” package that includes the Big Ten Network and a few other sports channels. If you already have a cable or satellite subscription, you can watch the game on FOX Sports Live by logging in with your provider information.
• Our coverage: Stay up to date with all the news before, during and after the game via OregonLive.

–Ryan Clarke covers the Oregon ducks and Big Ten Conference. Listen to the Ducks confidential podcast or subscribe to the Ducks Roundup Newsletter.