Alabama Crimson Tide vs. BYU Cougars: Here's how you can watch the Sweet Sixteen matchup tonight

The Alabama Crimson Tide vs. the BYU Cougars is one of the first 2025 Sweet Sixteen matchups. Yes, Alabama is favored by -5.5 points on the spread. However, Alabama has an Achilles heel: their pacing. 

If BYU can slow down the game, and stop Alabama's relentless momentum, it could spell disaster for the Crimson Tide. 

Regardless of the outcome of the Richie Saunders (16.3 PPG) BYU squad vs. the Mark Sears (18.6 PPG) Crimson Tide, you'll want to lock into the courtside action with the right livestreaming service tonight.

When is the Alabama vs. BYU March Madness game?

Thursday, March 27, 2025

• Matchup: Alabama vs. BYU
• Time: 4:09 PM (PST), 5:09 PM (MST), 7:09 PM (EST)
• Network: CBS
• Alabama is favored to win — but it could be closer than we anticipate.

How can I watch the Alabama vs. BYU Sweet Sixteen game today?

To watch the BYU vs. Alabama 2025 March Madness Sweet Sixteen matchup, you’ll need access to CBS with either a livestreaming service or a cable TV provider. 

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What are the cheapest options for livestreaming the BYU vs. Alabama matchup?

Hulu + Live TV (3-day free trial), DIRECTV STREAM (5-day free trial), YouTube TV (5-day free trial), and Paramount Plus (7-day free trial) will get you free trial access to CBS. Sling TV will also get you the Madness tonight with 50% off your first month.

BYU Cougars vs. Alabama Crimson Tide Stats: Quick side-by-side comparison and what you need to know

In this 2025 Sweet Sixteen matchup, the stat line shows a clear edge for the Crimson Tide. Still, don't be fooled — BYU's Richie Saunders is an exceptional hybrid guard-forward player, and he has the ball IQ to slow down the gameplay in BYU's favor.

Who is winning the BYU Cougars vs. Alabama Crimson Tide matchup?

Unfortunately, Alabama is sending BYU back to Idaho. The Crimson Tide is logging a powerful 91.1 PPG (thanks to Mark Sears) and snagging 43.1 rebounds per game; it's gonna be an uphill fight for the BYU Cougars tonight.