Okay, let's be honest. We've all been there. It's Saturday. You're craving some college football. Specifically, you want to watch the UVA game. But…what channel is it even on?
The Great Channel Hunt: A Weekend Tradition
Finding the game sometimes feels like a quest. A quest worthy of Indiana Jones, perhaps. Except instead of a golden idol, you're after the sweet, sweet satisfaction of seeing the Cavaliers in action.
First, you try flipping through the channels. ESPN? Nope. ESPN2? Maybe…but probably not. Is ESPNU still a thing? And what about the ACC Network? It's always a mystery.
The Streaming Struggle is Real
Then comes the streaming service scramble. Peacock? Paramount+? ESPN+? Each one promises college football glory, but requires another password you've forgotten. It's enough to make you question your entire existence.
Don't even get me started on the regional sports networks. Bally Sports? MASN? They seem to materialize out of thin air only when Virginia is playing a team you really want to see. It's a conspiracy, I tell you!
And let's not forget the dreaded "blackout restrictions." Because nothing says college football fun like being told you can't watch the game because you live too close (or too far? Who even knows!).
My Unpopular Opinion (Brace Yourselves!)
Here's where I might lose some of you. Ready? I think finding the channel is half the fun! Okay, maybe not fun, exactly. But it builds anticipation!
Think about it. The more you have to search, the more rewarding it feels when you finally land on the right channel. It's like winning a mini-lottery. A lottery where the prize is watching Brennan Armstrong throw a touchdown.
Besides, all that channel surfing gives you a chance to see what other games are on. Maybe you'll stumble upon a hidden gem. Or, at the very least, you'll know what other teams not to root for.
The Modern Caveman Approach
My go-to method? Ask someone. Seriously. A friend, a family member, a stranger at the grocery store wearing a Virginia Cavaliers t-shirt. "Hey, you wouldn't happen to know what channel the UVA game is on, would you?"
It's the modern equivalent of rubbing two sticks together to make fire. Primitive, but effective. Plus, you might make a new friend. A friend who also understands the struggle of finding college football on TV.
Or, you know, you could just Google it. But where's the adventure in that?
So, What Channel *Is* It On?
I'm not actually going to tell you. That would defeat the whole purpose of this article. Besides, the information changes every week! I'm not psychic.
Instead, I encourage you to embrace the chaos. Dive into the channel hunt. Ask around. Maybe even rub two sticks together (metaphorically, of course).
And when you finally find the game? Savor that moment. You've earned it. Now go Wahoos!