What's ESPN+ or SEC Network+ and how do you get it to watch the No. 1 Texas Longhorns?

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will play the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks this Saturday at 7 p.m. The game won’t be on traditional cable television, but rather streaming on ESPN+ and SEC Network+. What are those and how do you get it to make sure you don’t miss what could be Arch Manning’s first career start?

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Here’s the easiest way to catch all the action. If you subscribe to a cable provider or service and you receive SEC Network, then you have access to SEC Network+. You will need to log in on the ESPN app using your cable or streaming provider login, and then you will be able to watch the game.

Here is the relevant information about SEC Network+ straight from the SEC’s website.

Q: What is the difference between SEC Network+ and ESPN+?

A: SEC Network+ is complementary to SEC Network offering exclusive digital events. It is accessible with your TV provider credentials and is available via the ESPN App on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or espn.com/watch. ESPN+ is the No. 1 sports streaming platform, serving fans in the U.S. with exclusive access to more than 27,000 live sports events each year, an unmatched library of on-demand replays and acclaimed original content, and premium written articles by the top reporters and analysts from ESPN.com. Fans sign up to ESPN+ for just $9.99 a month (or $99.99 per year) at ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com or on the ESPN App (mobile and connected devices).

Q: If a game is airing on both SEC Network+ and ESPN+ simultaneously, where do I watch?

A: Both streams will be available in the ESPN App. SEC Network authenticated subscribers of AT&T TV, Cox, DIRECTV, DISH Network, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, Optimum, Sling TV, Spectrum TV, Suddenlink, Verizon Fios, Xfinity TV, YouTube TV, Vidgo, members of the NCTC, as well as those with access to SEC Network through TV connected devices, can watch the game via SEC Network+. If you do not have access to SEC Network, you can access games via a subscription to ESPN+.

Q: ESPN+ is a paid subscription. Do I have to pay separately to access SEC Network+?

A: No. SEC Network+ is complementary to SEC Network and part of your subscription with your cable, satellite, or streaming provider.

Q: If a game is on ESPN+ or SEC Network+, can I watch it on TV?

A: SEC Network+ and ESPN+ are not television channels, but they are available via the ESPN App on your TV through connected streaming services and devices.

Q: Will the games on SEC Network+ and ESPN+ look any different?

A: These games will have the same production value as games across all ESPN networks. For games airing simultaneously on SEC Network+ and ESPN+, both feeds will have the same on-air commentators and game coverage.

Q: Am I able to watch the network on my mobile phone or similar device?

A: Yes, SEC Network is available on SECNetwork.com and on connected devices. It is accessible with your TV credentials and can be accessed through the ESPN App on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or espn.com/watch via participating providers.

Q: Can I pay to subscribe to SEC Network or SEC Network+ online, Pay-Per-View or via ESPN3 if I can’t get it on TV?

A: No. However, with a cable or satellite subscription you can access the network using your TV credentials through the ESPN App on smartphones, tablets, connected streaming devices or via espn.com/watch.

If you don’t have SEC Network as part of your television package…

You can still watch the Longhorns via ESPN+.

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ESPN+ is a premium service from ESPN that gets you behind the paywall for many articles on ESPN.com plus access to a number of live sporting events.

You can get ESPN+ via an individual subscription OR as part of the Disney+ bundle. More information on the price and how to access ESPN+ can be found here.

This will be a worthwhile tool if you do not have a cable or streaming service subscription such as DirectTV or YouTube TV. In addition to a wide range of men’s and women’s sports, ESPN+ and SEC Network+ will be the home to “select non-conference football and men’s basketball games.”

It’s the only way to watch the Longhorns this weekend. The No. 1 team in the nation on streaming with a Manning likely to play.