Will Fox Show the Ohio State-Penn State Game In 4K?

By Phillip Swann
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TV Answer Man, I am a Penn State alum and love my guys. Do you know if Fox or ESPN will have the Ohio State-Penn State game in 4K this Saturday? Thanks for your updates. They are very appreciated. — Jim, Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Which College Football Games Will Be In 4K On Fox?

Jim, 4th ranked Ohio State will visit 3rd ranked Penn State this Saturday (November 2) at noon ET at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pennsylvania. The huge Big 10 matchup, which is expected to attract more than 100,000 fans including former President Donald Trump, could have a significant impact on which team prevails as the nation’s top college football team of 2024. Ohio State is 6-1 while Penn State is 7-0, but the Buckeyes are a 3.5-point favorite.

So, will the game be available in upscaled 4K? Answer: Yes!

Fox on Saturday will also offer the Kansas State-Houston game in upscaled 4K at 3:30 p.m. ET. Both games will be simulcast on Fox network affiliates in high-def.

How Can You Watch Fox’s Games In 4K?

Fox’s 4K games can be seen in the format on the Fox Sports app by logging in with your TV Everywhere user name and password from your pay TV provider. (Note that the Fox Now app is no longer available.)

The pay TV services that are expected to carry the Fox games in 4K on special 4K channels are DIRECTV, Dish, Sling TV, Comcast, Verizon, Optimum, DIRECTV Stream, YouTube TV, and FuboTV. (In FuboTV markets where the Fox affiliate is provided with your programming package.) Check your on-screen guide for more details.

(To find out what you need to watch 4K on the Fox Sports app, including which devices are compatible, click here. We can’t overemphasize the importance of having a device that Fox says is compatible for 4K.)

What Does Fox’s Upscaled 4K Look Like?

Fox’s 4K college basketball and football broadcasts are upscaled from 1080p HDR (High Dynamic Range). Upscaling is the process when one video format is converted to another. Fox takes the 1080p HDR signal and converts it to a 4K format. Upscaling 4K is not considered as good as native 4K, but the inclusion of HDR can offer heightened colors and vividness.

Is It Worth Watching The Games In Upscaled 4K?

Yes. From personal experience, I can assure you the picture is better. The high-def image from a Fox affiliate sometimes lacks detail and makes you wonder if it’s actually in high-def. However, the 4K image removes the blurriness and adds a realistic feel to the picture.

Jim, hope that helps. Happy viewing and stay safe!

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