Fox to Air the Boise State-UNLV Championship Game In 4K

By Phillip Swann
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Which College Football Game Will Be In 4K On Fox On December 6?

Fox has announced that it will broadcast this Friday’s (December 6) Boise State-UNLV Mountain West conference championship game in upscaled 4K. The game, which will be simulcast in high-def on Fox network affiliates, will start at 8 p.m. ET.

Tenth ranked Boise State, 11-1, is a 4.5-point favorite. The 20th ranked UNLV Rebels are 10-2. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Boise State a 68 percent chance of winning. Boise State beat UNLV earlier this year, 29-24.

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.

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