How to watch Michigan vs. Texas A&M: Live stream Round 2 of March Madness

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The second round of March Madness picks up today, and we've put together everything you need to know about how to watch Michigan vs. Texas A&M, whether you have cable or are looking for a live streaming alternative.

The Michigan Wolverines and Texas A&M Aggies both made it through the first round of March Madness. Fresh off of a Big Ten Tournament Championship win, Michigan beat out the UC San Diego Tritons 68-65 in the first round. Texas A&M eliminated the Yale Bulldogs 80-71. Michigan is ranked No. 5 and Texas A&M is ranked No. 4 in this year's tournament, so it's anyone's game. The last time the two teams played was during the Sweet 16 round at March Madness in 2018, which saw Michigan win 99-72. Michigan went on to reach the National Championship that year, ultimately falling to Villanova.

Whether you're rooting for the Wolverines or the Aggies, we've got you covered when it comes to tuning in at tip-off. Check out our March Madness streaming guide for info on other games at this year's men's and women's tournaments.

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What channel is the Michigan vs. Texas A&M game on?

Michigan vs. Texas A&M tips off on Saturday at 5:15 p.m. ET on CBS in the United States.

How to watch Michigan vs. Texas A&M in the US

The cheapest way to live stream CBS in the US is with a Paramount Plus account. To unlock CBS live streaming, you'll need to subscribe to the Paramount Plus with Showtime tier. This tier also includes ad-free access to on-demand Paramount, CBS, and Showtime productions. A Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription costs $13/month.

If CBS isn't the only channel you're looking to live stream, then we recommend trying out a live TV streaming package like DirecTV Stream or Fubo. Both of these month-to-month options rank among the best live TV streaming services we've tested. DirecTV Stream's Entertainment package carries CBS and 90+ other live channels, including TNT and ESPN. Subscriptions for signature packages start at $87/month and come with a five-day free trial.

Fubo's Pro plan carries CBS and 150+ other live channels, including ESPN and ABC. Subscriptions start at $85/month and come with a seven-day free trial. New users can also get $30 off their first month of service. Just keep in mind that Fubo doesn't carry Warner Bros. channels like TNT or TBS, so you'll need to look elsewhere for non-CBS men's March Madness games.

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How to watch Michigan vs. Texas A&M from anywhere

Just because you're traveling outside the US doesn't mean you need to miss out on any of the action. Basketball fans can access their usual streaming services from anywhere by using a VPN (virtual private network). VPNs are handy tech tools that boost cybersecurity and let users change their virtual location. Since the services we've recommended require US payment methods, this will work best for Americans who are just traveling abroad.

If you don't already have a VPN, ExpressVPN is a great place to start. The app is user-friendly (even for beginners) and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee if you find that it's not what you're looking for. Our ExpressVPN review has the full breakdown.

How to watch Michigan vs. Texas A&M with a VPN

• Sign up for a VPN if you don't have one.
• Install it on the device you're using to watch the game.
• Turn it on and set it to a US location.
• Sign up for one of the above streaming services.
• Enjoy March Madness.

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