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The University of South Florida football team will have a large presence on ESPN and the network's streaming platform ESPN+ moving forward with the American Athletic Conference's contract with the network. The American announced a lucrative and comprehensive media rights extension with ESPN in May of 2019, providing the conference with a stronger and more extensive presence on ESPN’s primary television networks (ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU). When the extension takes effect in the 2020-21 academic year, a minimum of 40 regular-season football telecasts per season will appear on those primary networks and nearly every conference-controlled game will appear on an ESPN network or on ESPN+.


ESPN+ / AAC Logo VerticalESPN+ is the premium multi-sport, direct-to-consumer video service from The Walt Disney Company's Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment and ESPN. It offers fans thousands of additional live events, on-demand content and original programming not available on ESPN's linear TV or digital networks. Fans subscribe to ESPN+ for just $5.99 a month (or $49.99 per year) through the ESPN App or ESPN.com. ESPN's "TV Everywhere" streaming of its linear television networks (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, etc.) and ESPN3, is also accessible via the ESPN App and ESPN.com for fans with a pay TV subscription.


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What is ESPN+?
It is a direct-to-consumer (no cable or satellite subscription needed) streaming service that costs $5.99 per month.  As part of the launch ESPN+ was integrated as part of a completely redesigned ESPN App (and also via ESPN.com). Subscribers will receive thousands of additional live events, and original shows and films, and an on-demand library, which is not available on ESPN's linear TV or digital networks. ESPN+ will not include access to stream ESPN's existing, linear networks (which will continue to be available via "TV Everywhere" authenticated streaming).

How much does ESPN+ cost?
ESPN+ costs $5.99 a month ($49.99, if you pay annually). 

Does each event on ESPN+ cost $5.99?
No.  The $5.99 a month covers all events televised through the ESPN+ streaming service.

If I have ESPN3 do I automatically get ESPN+?
No.  A subscription is required to watch the ESPN+ content.

Will fans have the option for a "USF or American Athletic Conference only" subscription?"
No. For the $5.99 subscription price, they will get access to USF and AAC content, and thousands of other events, plus original shows, series and an unmatched library of on-demand sports content.

Do I have to pay for the ESPN App?US2F Logo
The ESPN App is still free, and you still get all the same news, info, highlights and audio as always – with a new, enhanced design. Users can still stream ESPN networks with a pay TV subscription, for no additional cost. Users also have a new option to subscribe directly to ESPN+ -- which contains 1000’s of additional live events, on demand content and shows – not available on ESPN’s traditional TV networks.

How do I subscribe to ESPN+ and where can I watch it?
A subscription to ESPN+ is available for purchase via the ESPN App and ESPN+ Website, and fans can only access ESPN+ content after they have subscribed.

What are the ESPN+ supported devices?
Subscribers can watch ESPN+ in the ESPN+ tab of the latest version of the ESPN App, on the web, iPhone, iPad, AppleTV (Generation 3 & 4), Android Handset, Roku, Chromecast, FireTV, XBOX One, Playstation 4, Oculus Go and Samsung connected TVs (Tizen). 

How do I log in?
Log in using your current ESPN account, or, on desktop, create a new account via the user icon, or, on mobile, upon arrival to the ESPN App. You will be prompted to log in or create a new account when purchasing a subscription.

How do I change my ESPN.com credentials (username/password)?
Change credentials on ESPN.com by accessing the user avatar in the upper right corner of the web site after signing in, then clicking ESPN profile in the dropdown menu. 

How do I allow another one of my devices to access ESPN+?
To allow another of your devices to access ESPN+, sign in on that device with your ESPN.com account username and password.  If you have purchased ESPN+ via in-app purchasing on Apple, Google or Amazon devices, you will need to first link your ESPN+ purchase to your ESPN.com account in the ESPN App before you can access ESPN+ on other devices platforms.  You can create an ESPN.com account for free by clicking on the login link on ESPN.com. 

What quality are ESPN+ streams?
ESPN+ video streams in high definition at 60 frames per second.

Can I watch multiple ESPN+ streams?
Yes, you can access three streams from ESPN+ at any one time.

Can I cast ESPN+ content?
Yes, you can cast ESPN+ content from your mobile device to your TV set (note: not all set top TV devices have the ability to cast). However, ESPN+ content is intended only for personal non-commercial use.  Please see the restrictions in the ESPN+ Subscriber Agreement for more information.

Where is ESPN+ available?
ESPN+ is currently only available in the US.

How much of the content will be on ESPN+ vs Linear vs ESPN3? What factors will dictate ESPN+ vs linear vs ESPN3?
The American Athletic Conference will continue to have a linear presence that will include select games and the football and basketball championships. The majority of the remaining games will be on ESPN3 and ESPN+. Specific programming decisions will be fluid from year to year.

How do I navigate between ESPN "TV Everywhere" content and ESPN+ content in the ESPN app?
ESPN+ content will be marked with a gold ESPN+ badge. TV Everywhere and other content will not have a gold badge.

What additional content will be available via ESPN+?
Thousands of additional live events, on-demand content and original programming not available on ESPN's linear TV or digital networks.  This includes hundreds of MLB, NHL and MLS games, college sports, boxing, golf, tennis, international rugby, cricket, the entire library of award-winning 30 for 30 documentaries and much more.

Will all games now be on ESPN+?
No, our television partners will decide which games will be on ESPN3 and which ones will be on ESPN+ no later than 12 days before each football game. This is also when kickoff times will be set and announced. The networks have 12 days before game day to look at all available contests and decide which games go into which slots and on which networks. After all games are selected and slotted, the remaining games are then announced. This is why kickoff times are not announced in the summer anymore. Other sports will be determined as their respective seasons go along, as well.

About USF Football
The USF football program first took the field in 1997 and completed its 23rd season (20th at the FBS level) in 2019. The Bulls have posted 15 winning seasons, earned 14 All-America selections and 29 first-team all-conference selections and has seen 30 players selected in the NFL Draft. USF has made 10 bowl games appearances (going 6-4 in those games) and posted a program record six straight appearances from 2005-2010. The Bulls most recently made four straight bowl appearances from 2015-18 and posted back-to-back 10-win seasons in 2016 and 2017, logging a program-record 11-2 mark in 2016 while finishing both seasons ranked in the Top 25. USF spent a program record 20 straight weeks ranked in the Top 25 during the 2016 and 2017 seasons and reached as high as No. 2 in the national rankings during the 2007 season.
                                                                                
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