What time is the K-State football game? How to watch Kansas State vs. Alabama in the Sugar Bowl

Adam Hensley, Topeka Capital-Journal
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Kansas State quarterback Will Howard (18) holds the Big 12 championship trophy after last year's overtime victory over TCU in Arlington, Texas.
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The Big 12 champions return to the field Saturday to face a college football blueblood.

No. 9 Kansas State takes on No. 5 Alabama in the 2022 Sugar Bowl at 11 a.m. CT. ESPN will televise the game, but fans can also stream using the Watch ESPN app.

Kansas State (10-3, 7-2 in the Big 12) rattled off four straight wins to get to this point, including a resounding 31-28 victory over TCU in the Big 12 Championship game. Running back Deuce Vaughn has been electric for the Wildcats this year, totaling 1,803 yards from scrimmage and 11 total touchdowns.

For Alabama (10-2, 6-2 in the SEC), this isn't the season fans hoped for. The Crimson Tide won their first six games, but losses to Tennessee and LSU ultimately squashed any playoff appearance hopes. Alabama's offense isn't as potent as years past, but the Crimson Tide still have one of the country's best quarterbacks in Bryce Young (3,007 passing yards, 27 passing touchdowns).

Saturday marks the first matchup between these programs.

Here's what K-State fans need to know in order to watch and stream Kansas State's game against Alabama in the Sugar Bowl.

How to watch Kansas State football vs. Alabama in the Sugar Bowl

When: 11 a.m. CT Saturday, Dec. 31

Where: Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana

TV: ESPN

Livestream: Watch ESPN app (with cable provider login)

Online radio: Varsity Sports Network

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What TV channel is the Kansas State football bowl game?

ESPN is channel 206 for DirecTV customers. For DISH users, it's channel 140.

Betting odds for Kansas State football vs. Alabama

Alabama is a 6.5-point favorite against Kansas State, according to Tipico Sportsbook. Kansas State is +200 to win straight up, while Alabama is -250 to do the same. Tipico lists Saturday's total at 56.5 points.

According to Tipico, 86% of the point spread bets have been placed on Alabama. 91% of the moneyline bets are on the Crimson Tide, too, as of Thursday.

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Adam Hensley is a digital producer with the USA Today Network. You can follow him on Twitter @A_Hens83 or reach him at ahensley@gannett.com.

This article originally appeared on Topeka Capital-Journal: Kansas State football vs. Alabama: How to watch the 2022 Sugar Bowl