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The Penn State Nittany Lions have their backs against the wall and their futures in limbo, as interim coach Terry Smith looks for a way to get his team revved up for a high-profile upset shot against No. 2 Indiana. The game is scheduled to start at noon ET with TV coverage on FOX and streaming on-demand. How to watch Penn State vs. #2 Indiana on TV and stream without cable: When: Saturday, Nov. 8 at 12:00 p.m. ET Where: Beaver Stadium, State College, Pa. TV channel: FOX Streaming on: FuboTV (free trial) | DirecTV (free trial) | SlingTV (50% off first month) Note: This game unaffected by ongoing ESPN/ABC vs. YouTube TV dispute Penn State vs. #2 Indiana: The matchup While Indiana soars under second-year coach Curt Cignetti, the Penn State program is in the midst of a pivotal search for a head coach and playing its third game under interim coach Terry Smith. The Lions will be playing a top-2 team for the second straight weekend after crumbling under the weight of No. 1 Ohio State’s juggernaut in the second half of a 38-14 loss. Under Smith’s guidance, the Penn State offense is leaning hard on senior Kaytron Allen, who has logged 49 carries for 221 yards and three touchdowns his past two games after averaging 11.7 in his first six. See also: College football coverage on PennLive The Hoosiers are 9-0 overall and 6-0 in Big Ten Conference play, as they combine offensive and defensive efficiency into a unit that leads the nation in scoring offense (46.4 ppg), ranks No. 2 in turnover rate (+1.33) and No. 3 in scoring defense (10.8 ppg). The ingredients came together last week at Maryland after bumpy starts to the first and second halves, finishing with 367 rushing yards while scoring five straight touchdowns in the third and fourth quarters. Penn State vs. #2 Indiana: Know your live streams FuboTV (free trial): Offers most extensive package of live sports with rates competitive with DirecTV. The FuboTV Pro Package ($54.99) includes ESPN Unlimited, but the Elite with Sports Plus package ($74.99) is required for NFL Red Zone. Monthly rates rise to $84.99 and $104.99 after that. DirecTV (free trial): Offers access to all 66 major college football and NFL games this weekend with a 5-day trial and $49.99 first month ($89.99 after). Entertainment package ($49.99) carries ESPN Unlimited and NFL Red Zone.
