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Florida vs. Tennessee: How to watch today's college basketball game
The Florida Gators and Tennessee Volunteers men’s basketball teams will meet on Saturday for the second time in three weeks; their first outing on Jan. 7 resulted in a stunning win for Florida, defeating Tennessee by a 30-point margin. This weekend’s game, held at the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, will give the Vols a home-court advantage and a chance to redeem themselves. Here’s everything you need to know about today’s Florida vs. Tennessee game, plus how to watch every NCAAB game this season.
How to watch the Florida Gators vs. Tennessee Volunteers game:
Date: Saturday Feb. 1
Time: 12 p.m. ET
Location: Knoxville, TN
TV Channel: ESPN
Streaming: Fubo, DirecTV, YouTube TV and more
Where to watch the Florida vs. Tennessee game on TV tonight:
You can watch coverage of the Florida vs. Tennessee game starting at 12 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Where to watch the Florida vs. Tennessee game without cable:
The Florida vs. Tennessee game on ESPN is carried by several platforms including Fubo TV, Hulu with Live TV, DirecTV, and Sling.
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Fubo TV gives you access to ESPN, Fox, ABC, CBS, ACC Network, and 100+ more live channels. At $80/month, the live TV streaming service is definitely a big investment for sports fans but it’s one of the most comprehensive ways to catch tons of NCAA games this season, and still leaves you with major savings compared to a traditional cable package. Fubo subscribers also get 1000 hours of cloud DVR storage. The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some preseason games risk-free.
The platform also offers a free trial period, so you can catch some games risk-free. Right now you can get $30 off any Fubo tier for your first month.
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ESPN has a full rundown of the schedule for this week’s college basketball games with channels for both the women and men.
How to watch college basketball games in 2025:
NCAA basketball games air across a wide range of channels, from common cable networks including the full ESPN suite (that’s ESPN2 and ESPNU too), Fox and FS1, ABC, NBC and CBS, to CBSSN, Big Ten Network, SEC Network, ACC Network and more.
Overwhelmed? You’re not alone. Here’s a breakdown of the platforms we recommend checking out for the NCAA basketball season, so that come game time, tuning into your favorite team’s games will be as easy as simply turning on the TV….

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No. 19 Tennessee defeats No. 5 UConn for first time in past 5 meetings
No. 19 Tennessee defeated No. 5 UConn in Knoxville on Thursday, winning the matchup between two of the most accomplished programs in women’s college basketball for the first time in their past five meetings.
The Lady Vols’ 80-76 victory over the Huskies was their first in the rivalry since 2007, but that’s deceiving because the two teams didn’t play again after that until 2020. UConn coach Geno Auriemma thought the rivalry had become too bitter between fanbases and wanted to take a break. Tennessee and UConn last played each other in January 2023.
The first 20 minutes of Thursday’s matchup were tight with the Huskies going into halftime with a narrow 39-37 lead led by Sarah Strong’s 12 points.
However, Tennessee created some separation with six minutes remaining in the third quarter on a jumper by Samara Spencer, who followed that up with a steal and another basket for a 49-45 lead. On Tennessee’s next possession, Sara Puckett hit a 3-pointer to create a seven-point margin.
The Huskies took a four-point lead in the first two minutes of the third quarter and appeared to be taking control of the game. Tennessee then went on a 13-0 run capped by a Talaysia Cooper layup that built a nine-point margin.
UConn slowly chipped away at the Lady Vols’ lead and ended the third quarter down 59-54. Tennessee maintained its lead, but could never get further ahead than six points. The Huskies eventually tied the game twice, first at 69-69 on two free throws by Kaitlyn Chen then at 74-74 on a 3-pointer from Paige Bueckers.
Yet the Lady Vols weren’t shaken by UConn’s rally, quickly regained the lead on a jumper by Zee Spearman and stayed ahead until the end. Spearman’s basket out of a timeout with 15 seconds was the dagger, giving Tennessee an 80-76 lead. Azzi Fudd missed a layup and Bueckers misfired on a 3 as time expired.
Spearman led Tennessee with 16 points and seven rebounds, with Spencer adding 14 points. Jewel Spear tallied 12 points for the Lady Vols, who improved their record to 17-5 overall.
Strong scored a game-high 18 points for UConn with nine rebounds, followed by 14 from Bueckers. However, the Huskies star guard shot 5-of-16 from the floor. With the defeat, UConn dropped to 21-3 for the season.
For new Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell, who gave birth to a son last month, the win over a longtime rival is the biggest of her first season in Knoxville. Previously, her team had lost its four games against opponents ranked in the top 10.
After defeating the No. 5 team in the nation, Tennessee takes on No. 6 LSU (23-1) in Baton Rouge on Saturday. UConn is again on the road for a matchup with Providence (10-15) on Sunday.
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What channel is UConn vs Tennessee today? Time, TV channel to watch women’s basketball game

Jewel Spear on playing in Tennessee-UConn rivalry for first time, Paige Bueckers
Lady Vols guard Jewel Spear talks about playing in her first Tennessee-UConn matchup and Huskies star Paige Bueckers.
A battle between blue bloods in UConn and Tennessee highlights Thursday night’s women’s college basketball slate.
First-year coach Kim Caldwell and the 19th-ranked Vols (16-5) host the No. 5 Huskies (21-2), led by 11-time national championship-winning coach Geno Auriemma and star guard Paige Bueckers, one of the best players in college basketball.
Bueckers, a fourth-year senior, is averaging 19 points with four rebounds and 4.2 assists per game this season on 54.4% shooting. The 6-foot guard is also shooting a whopping 42.1% from 3-point range and is among the top contenders to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA draft.
Watch Tennessee-UConn basketball live with Fubo (free trial)
Tennessee, which has lost three of its last five games, meanwhile is led by first-year transfer guard Talaysia Cooper, who’s averaging 17.9 points with 5.9 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game after transferring from South Carolina in the offseason.
Here’s how to watch the top 20 matchup between Tennessee and UConn on Thursday night:
What channel is Tennessee vs UConn on today?
Tennessee vs. UConn will air live on ESPN, with streaming options available on the ESPN app or Fubo, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers.
Tennessee vs UConn time today
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
- Date: Thursday, Feb. 6
- Location: Food City Center (Knoxville, Tennessee)
Tennessee women’s basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are Tennessee basketball’s last five results. See the Vols’ full schedule here.
- Feb. 2: Tennessee 76, Missouri 71
- Jan. 27: South Carolina 70, Tennessee 63
- Jan. 23: Texas 80, Tennessee 76
- Jan. 19: Vanderbilt 71, Tennessee 70
- Jan. 16: Tennessee 86, Mississippi State 73
UConn women’s basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are UConn basketball’s last five results. See the Huskies’ full schedule here.
- Feb. 2: UConn 101, Butler 59
- Jan. 29: UConn 84, DePaul 58
- Jan. 25: UConn 72, Creighton 61
- Jan. 22: UConn 100, Villanova 57
- Jan. 19: UConn 96, Seton Hall 36
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