The Frisco Bowl has become one of the top bowl games in college football. What will happen when Ohio University takes on UNLV?

Last year’s MAC champion, Ohio is on a two-game win streak but has had a tumultuous run-up to the game. Coach Brian Smith was fired for cause last week, leaving defensive coordinator John Hauser to run the show vs. UNLV while the school is in the midst of a coaching search. 

Losing the Mountain West championship game to end a four-game win streak, UNLV looks to bounce back. Coach Dan Mullen also looks for a big win in his first season. Leading the Rebels is dual-threat QB Anthony Colandrea.  

It’s the first matchup between the two programs since 1988, when UNLV won, 26-18. Ohio won the Frisco Bowl in 2018.

Here is everything you need to know about Ohio U. vs. UNLV, including TV and streaming options for the game.

Where to watch Ohio U. vs. UNLV: TV channel, live stream

Ohio U. vs. UNLV will air on ESPN. College football fans can stream the game on the ESPN app and Fubo, the latter offering a free trial. 

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Ohio U. vs. UNLV start timeDate: Tuesday, Dec. 23Time: 9 p.m. ET | 6 p.m. PT

Ohio U. vs. UNLV will kick off at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 23. The game will be played at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. .

Ohio U. vs. UNLV radio station

You can listen to Ohio U. vs. UNLV live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channel 84.

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