I got a notice from ESPN+ a month ago or so that said that my annual ESPN+ subscription was going up to $119.99. The monthly subscription is $11.99 per month which would be $143.88 for 12 months.

ESPN is updating to offer two streaming plans. You have your choice of using the ESPN app or the Disney+ app to access any Hulu or ESPN content you pay for (that’s their end goal btw is to get everything centralized on the D+ app)

1. What we are familiar with as ESPN+ is going to be “ESPN Select” at the $11.99/mo price point for all the stuff not on mainline cable channels.

2a. If you have an existing pay cable plan like Spectrum or Comcast or a virtual cable plan like Hulu Live TV that includes ESPN “linear networks” (the industry word for cable channels), you can watch on your cable connected TV like you always have, or just like now, you can put your cable account credentials into the ESPN app to view that “linear” content on your phone or other streaming device. No need to purchase ESPN linear content twice.

2b. NEW - If you don’t have a cable subscription, you will now be able to purchase the “ESPN Unlimited” plan (including ESPN+ and linear channels) for $29.99/mo. There will be various packages if so inclined to bundle with Disney+ and Hulu. This is actually good news for cord cutters who don’t have or want a cable bundle.

Most games are scheduled for ESPN+. Mercer on ESPN and Montana State on ESPN2. Unknown if those will be simulcast on ESPN+. Washington is on Big 10 Network, which is in the Fox Sports portfolio so I doubt it will be simulcast on ESPN+. You will either need a legacy cable subscription or Fox Sports One is their new streaming app dropping Aug 21 at $19.99/mo that I believe will include BTN.

It looks like the home games are also being broadcast over the air locally on CW 58, so maybe the camerawork will be better.

Thanks for the clarifications. I still have ESPN on my XINIFTY cable, so I should be set.

How do our QBs look? I'm expecting more mobility, and an ocassional crossed wire.

“ How do our QBs look? I'm expecting more mobility, and an ocassional crossed wire.”

Dr. Mike may chime in but I thought both Pinnick and Harper looked tremendous. Pinnick might have the quicker release. Both are very mobile, but Pinnick might get the edge on that metric. Its a total toss up from my observations, but if longevity and commitment to the program means anything, I’m rooting for Harper. That entire QB room is stacked with studs.

BTW, I’m anticipating a great showing from our RBs. With a solid O line, each guy brings something a little different than the others. Vargas is a bruiser with power and speed. Fischer looks like he’s got good hands for the short/baseball pass. Anxious to see how this all plays out.

Lunch with coach next Wednesday. Maybe he’ll have an announcement.

Lets hope we play more guys on the line and at running back and go back to the win the 4th quarter success we had a few years ago.