How to watch Florida State Seminoles vs. Southern Methodist University Mustangs: Where to livestream, tipoff time, betting odds, and predictions

Who?

• The Florida State Seminoles No. 11 (16-14 overall and 7-12 in the ACC) vs. the SMU Mustangs No. 4 (22-8 overall and 13-6 in the ACC)
• SMU will most likely win tomorrow.

When?

• Saturday, March 8th, 2025, 1:00 PM (PST),  2:00 PM (MST),  4:00 PM (EST)

Where?

• Donald L. Tucker Center, Tallahassee, FL

How?

• TV channel: ESPN

• Streaming: ESPN app, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV (with ESPN Plus bundle), DIRECTV STREAM, YouTube TV
• Any provider with the ACC Network
• First-time livestreaming subscriber options:

What do you need to know about the matchup?

• The Mustangs are 7-3 while away and are off an electric win over Syracuse.
• The Mustangs outrank the Seminoles in PPG, FG %, 3-Point %, and rebounds per game.
• While FSU showcases stellar scoring performances from Jamir Watkins, it's not enough to beat the well-balanced SMU Mustangs.
• Expect a dominant win by the Mustangs.

Betting Odds Spread for the Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs

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How to watch the Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs with Sling and get 50% off your first month

Sling TV is a budget-friendly livestreaming service provider that will give you access to NCAA games and March Madness 2025 — plus the FSU vs. SMU matchup — as long as you add on Sling Orange. Sling Orange has ESPN in its lineup for regular season games and the upcoming Madness. While Sling is missing CBS, there is an option to add Paramount Plus as an add-on package to get access to your local CBS station.

Stream the Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs with Fubo: First-time subscribers get a 7-day free trial

Fubo will give you access to regular-season FSU games — including this upcoming matchup against the SMU Mustangs. However, Fubo lacks TBS networks, so this streaming service provider will come up a bit short for March Madness 2025. You'll need to find a streaming service, like Sling TV, that has TNT, TBS, and truTV to round out Fubo's channel list. Also, if you're a first-time subscriber, you can take advantage of their 7-day free trial. 

How to watch the Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs with Hulu + Live TV: First-time subscribers get a 3-day free trial

Hulu + Live TV, if bundled the right way, will give Seminoles and Mustang fans ESPN Plus, which has all the channels needed to watch the Saturday regular season matchup. With the Hulu/ESPN Plus bundle workaround, first-time subscribers can bundle Hulu + Live TV with ESPN Plus and watch ESPN Plus content with a 3-day free trial. After the season ends, keep your subscription for live TV and have an extensive on-demand library from Hulu.

Watch the Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs with DIRECTV STREAM: First-time subscribers get a 5-day free trial

DIRECTV STREAM is another service with all the channels needed to catch the nationally aired FSU vs. SMU game this Saturday, all NCAA regular season college basketball games, and every March Madness 2025 matchup this year. Take advantage of the DIRECTV STREAM 5-day free trial to test the livestreaming service and catch a few college basketball games before committing to a monthly subscription.

How to watch the Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs with YouTube TV: First-time subscribers get a 7-day free trial

YouTube TV is a bit more expensive but has worked to gain a vast live TV lineup and content library that appeals to multiple types of viewers. This platform will broadcast FSU vs. SMU tomorrow, the channels you'll need for nationally aired regular season NCAA games, and you'll be able to catch every March Madness 2025 game. YouTube TV offers unlimited DVR space — so, don't worry if you miss Saturday's matchup.

FAQs for the Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs Saturday, March 8th, 2025

Where can I watch the FSU vs. SMU college basketball matchup on Saturday, March 8th?

Any channel or provider will have the FSU vs. SMU matchup on the ACC Network (ACCN). But, for fans, there is a workaround to get this game for free. Chances are you haven't exhausted all your free livestreaming trials. You can tune in on Saturday, March 8th, with either a Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, Hulu + Live TV, or a YouTube TV free trial if you're a first-time subscriber to any of these platforms. 

What time is the FSU vs. SMU college basketball game tipoff?

SMU faces FSU on their homecourt Saturday, March 8th, 2025, 1:00 PM (PST),  2:00 PM (MST),  4:00 PM (EST).

Who is favored to win the Florida State Seminoles vs. SMU Mustangs NCAA matchup?

SMU has significantly better stats both away and at home — for this away matchup against the Seminoles, expect the Mustangs to pull off an easy win.