NBC to Air Michigan State-Boston College In 4K This Saturday

By Phillip Swann
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TV Answer Man, do you know if NBC will do another Big Ten college football game in 4K? – Bailey, Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Bailey, NBC last Saturday (August 30) aired the Michigan-New Mexico game in upscaled 4K. And the network is just getting started for Big Ten action in the format. NBC this Saturday (September 6) at 7:30 p.m. ET will broadcast the Michigan State-Boston College game in 4K.

Michigan State, which is 1-0, is a 4.5-point favorite at home while Boston College is also 1-0. Both teams are unranked.

DIRECTV and YouTube TV are among the TV providers which will carry the game in 4K on special 4K channels. Consult your on-screen guide to see if your provider will carry the game in 4K. 

NBC Sports said the game will be available in 1080p HD on Peacock, the NBC operated streaming service. You will need a minimum of Peacock’s $10.99 a month plan to watch the game in HD or 4K.

The NBC broadcast will be upscaled to 4K on DIRECTV and YouTube TV, meaning it will be produced in 1080p HD and upscaled to the higher format for home delivery. While upscaled 4K is not regarded as precise or vivid as native 4K (4K on-site production; 4K cameras; and 4K transmission to the home), it can deliver a more colorful and clear picture than a regular HD image.

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