How to live stream Utah State vs Villanova: March Madness, NCAA Tournament, TV channel

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20 March 2026 at 23:10

California Baptist faces Kansas in a Round of 64 matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday as both teams look to advance through the early stages of the bracket.

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Mar 20, 2025; Milwaukee, WI, USA; General view of March Madness signage prior to NCAA Tournament First Round Practice at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

How to Watch Utah State vs Villanova

Date: Friday, March 20, 2026
Time: 4:05 PM ET
TV Channel: TNT
Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)

The NCAA Tournament continues on Friday, where 16 more teams will advance deeper into the weekend, setting the stage for another day of action-packed upsets and dramatic finishes. As all the top teams in the nation have their eyes set on a national championship, the tournament once again promises the chaos and excitement that make March Madness one of the most thrilling events in sports.

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The Utah State Aggies (No. 9 seed, 28–6, 15–5 Mountain West Conference) head into the 2026 NCAA Tournament after a strong regular season and winning both the Mountain West regular‑season title and conference tournament, securing the automatic bid and a 9‑seed in the West Region. The Aggies’ 28–6 record reflects consistency in one of the nation’s deeper mid‑major leagues and sets them up for a competitive first‑round matchup in San Diego.

The Villanova Wildcats (No. 8 seed, 24–8, 15–5 Big East Conference) earned an at‑large bid and the 8‑seed in the same region after a 24–8 season in the Big East, finishing with a strong 15–5 league record. As a program with a high‑major résumé, Villanova’s placement at 8‑9 in the bracket suggests a closely matched game, with both teams looking to advance past the opening round of March Madness.

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Watch every matchup during the 2026 NCAA Tournament on DIRECTV.

Games throughout the tournament are broadcast on CBS, TBS, TNT, and truTV, with DIRECTV packages providing access to all four networks, so viewers can stream every round live.

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