The exact minute that the 2009 Texas Longhorns football season will start is no longer a mystery. The kick-off time for the team’s season opener against [tag]Louisiana-Monroe[/tag] has been announced. The game will be September 5th at 6pm and will air only on FSN pay-per-view. The lack of a free TV option is disappointing but not unexpected when you start every season with a cupcake.
Update: From Statesman.com (9/2/2009):
Here’s what we know so far about ordering the pay-per-view telecast of Saturday’s opener against Louisiana-Monroe:
You’ll have to wait until later this week to order it from a conventional digital cable outlet, including Time Warner. The Texas athletic department also still is waiting for more channel information from DirecTV and Dish Network. For AT&T U-Verse customers, the viewing channel is 103. Cost is $40.
Update: Current PPV TV info:
- AT&T U-verse Ch. 103
- Time Warner Cable Austin Ch. 437
- DirectTV Ch. 785
- Dish Network Ch. 466
- More info
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tariq
August 25th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Does anyone know if FSN PPV on ATT-Uverse?
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Brian
August 25th, 2009 at 10:04 am
There’s been issues in the past, but they definitely carry some FSN pay-per-view games. I think you’ll probably want to call and confirm ASAP so you can start finding alternative viewing locations if they don’t carry it.
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Byran
August 28th, 2009 at 2:59 am
Does anyone one know if Time Warner Cable offers FSN pay per-views?
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Brian
August 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm
Yes, TWC shows FSN pay-per-view games.
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Lonnie
August 31st, 2009 at 10:53 am
I am having difficulty finding out how to order the game from Verizon. Called Friday and the CS rep was absolutely NO help. Anyone have any ideas about how to order the game from Verizon?
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Brian
September 2nd, 2009 at 7:23 am
The game is NOT part of ESPN Gameplan. It’s an FSN game, which would obviously not be on ESPN’s option. It’s on FSN PPV which DirecTV will almost definitely carry. Unfortunately, their customer service reps are in general clueless and don’t even know if the game is available until it shows up at the last minute.
Check out this full schedule with TV info.
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Bill
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 am
I know the Texas-La. Monroe game is part of ESPN GamePlan on DirecTv, but does anyone know whether the game is available as a single game PPV event on DirecTv?
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Brian
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 am
Update from the Statesman:
“You’ll have to wait until later this week to order it from a conventional digital cable outlet, including Time Warner. The Texas athletic department also still is waiting for more channel information from DirecTV and Dish Network. For AT&T U-Verse customers, the viewing channel is 103. Cost is $40.”
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Bill
September 2nd, 2009 at 9:49 am
OKay. FYI -DirecTV.com lists this game as part of ESPN GamePlan, and their customer service reps are confirming.
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Vic
September 2nd, 2009 at 8:53 pm
I called DirecTV and the customer rep said it should be on a single PPV channel. The only thing is that the channel will not be dedicated to the event until late in the week. I was told to start checking on Thurs., Sept. 3. You can order thru your tv. unless you do not have a phone line, then order through the computer. if you call a customer rep to place the order, you will be charged a fee!
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manny
September 3rd, 2009 at 7:46 pm
I live in wichita kansas cable provider is cox digital cable will i be able to watch the game even if it is on ppv.
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Tracy S
September 4th, 2009 at 9:25 am
I checked again last nite for PPV for the game on Time Warner and didn’t see any info. Any updates on if they’ll broadcast?
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Brian
September 4th, 2009 at 9:45 am
@Tracy S: In Austin it’ll be on TWC channel 437. Other Time Warner markets will also have the game but should call customer service to order the game.
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Bill
September 5th, 2009 at 7:50 am
@Brian:I have U-verse and channel 103 shows the game, but it’s listed as free.
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Abe
September 5th, 2009 at 9:35 am
any ideas on where i can see it streamed?
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Ann
September 5th, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Is the game on PPV from Suddenlink?